Month: March 2010
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Three female dogs spayed, but…
I guess it takes all kinds to make the world. A lady whose name shall remain anonymous (to protect her identity) called me last week and said she would like to use our spay-neuter services for three female stray dogs whom she is feeding. I said ok, and plans were made for an appointment today…
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Sean and Tara’s updates
Sean and Tara went for their booster vaccination today. Tara was given a clean bill of health. Tara is now very, very strong. Sean’s demodex doesn’t seem to have recovered as much as it should have, so the vet thinks he may have a food allergy as well. He will continue with the oral ivermectic,…
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In loving memory of Ebony
As I reflect now on Ebony’s short little life, I can’t help feeling how deeply interconnected we are, and how things happen for a reason, and how we sometimes can intervene, but only to a certain limited extent. Ebony was one of the 23 rescued puppies from the Selayang Pound. She found to be very…
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Ebony is in a better place now
I received a call from the vet just minutes ago. It’s bad news. Ebony passed away this morning before the vet got in. It must have happened after I left the clinic. Based on the clinical signs, the vet strongly suspects she died of distemper and tick fever. Her initial anaemia was probably caused by…
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Ebony’s updates
I held my breath the whole of last night, expecting a call from the vet regarding Ebony’s condition. I know the vet would call if there was any bad news. I waited, and waited. There was no call up till midnight, and I hoped it meant Ebony was still alright. This morning, I went in…
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An angel speaks – from Faris
This is from Faris, written yesterday, after he rehomed Lucky: Today is a very emotional day. I promised Mandy and the adopter, Papa Meow, to take and send Lucky today. So I (with a friend) went to Mandy’s house in Klang to take Lucky. She was very happy to see me. Then I talked to…
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Thank you
We’d like to thank Joanne Abrahams and ACC for giving a donation as a deposit for the medical expenses of the Selayang pups boarded at our panel vet for treatment. Their donation has already been given to the clinic as an initial payment. Joanne and ACC also donated puppy food (given to the MDDB’s fosterer) and…
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The dialogue on Saturday
There was a dialogue between eight animal protection NGOs and the government on Saturday, held at the MPSJ building, hosted and initiated by YB Hannah Yeoh. The representative from the government was a YB Dr Xavier Jayakumar. AnimalCare was invited, so, Mandy, Lucas and I went to see how we could contribute to the dialogue. Two…
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Lucky is adopted today!
Faris, truly an angel sent from above, took Lucky to her new home today. Faris’ friend, who also has a dog, decided to adopt Lucky a few day ago. Here are some photos, sent by Faris: Faris and Lucky. Lucky and her new friend, in her new home. Lucky is truly one lucky dog! She…
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Ebony is fading
We received sad news from the vet today. Ben brought in Ebony on Friday as she wasn’t doing very well. Yesterday, Ebony appeared to be fine, but as of this morning, the vet said she is fast fading and is in pain. The vet has given her painkillers and she is partially sedated due to the…
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Butter is better…what a relief!
On Friday, Butter passed out a whole bundle of worms…twice. I consulted the vet and we took a chance and dewormed him as well as Peanut and Jelly. Deworming works both ways – it can cure, but it can also kill if the kitten is weak or has some disease festering inside. But worms can…
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What we can offer
I have been swarmed with phonecalls, emails and smses almost on a daily basis by people asking for help. Very often (and I don’t blame them), many people misunderstand thinking that AnimalCare is a shelter and we are often asked to rescue and pick up animals from the street. Sometimes we are asked to take…