Month: February 2011

  • Helping the animals in Egypt

    This is a message from Humane Society International: A historic yet fragile transformation is underway in Egypt, and our thoughts are with its citizens during these unsettled times. As is often the case in the midst of such unrest, however, animal suffering is widespread — and the situation in Egypt is no exception. Humane Society…

  • Updates on the little puppy (suspected abuse case)

    I refer to this suspected abuse case which I highlighted last week: http://animalcare.my/2011/02/another-abuse-case.html A friend has obtained the following from the rescuer’s facebook.  Apparently, the rescuer is Shirley Su.Shirley Su: we find him a new owner alrdy,stay at matang area. His owner is amo,very lovely person. and his wound is much better and recovered,will arrange…

  • Hockii, rescued dog in urgent need of fosterer

    Corinne Tan (019-3316196) rescued an injured dog sometime before Chinese New Year.  The dog was injured with two open wounds and could barely walk.  Corinne sent Hockii (his new name now) for treatment at her neighbourhood vet.  He underwent surgery to have the wounds stitched up.  The wounds are closing up now and healing well.  The…

  • Moolloo neutered today

    Moolloo was sent to our vet for neutering under our sponsorship today.  Some weeks back, Moolloo was a wandering stray on the street.  He was rescued by Teresa and her neighbour and has been fostered ever since.  After this, Moolloo will be put up for adoption at MDDB’s Adoption Drive. If you’d like to adopt…

  • Help needed urgently to catch 2 stray dogs

    Vicky Khoo (012 2890852) needs assistance urgently to help catch 2 female stray dogs who have been wandering in her area in Tmn Seputih.  We will sponsor the spaying of the two dogs once they have been caught and examined by the vet.  There are also some puppies.  Vicky is worried that residents might report…

  • The Power of One, Part 2

    Here’s another wonderful sharing from Tonita Fernandez from the U.S.  She is truly an epitome of “The Power of One”.  Tonita has been rescuing “death-row” dogs for 33 years now, and she does it alone.  Let’s learn from her, shall we?  In case you’ve missed Part 1, it’s here: http://animalcare.my/2011/02/power-of-one.html You are so right, there…

  • Elaine adopts the lost dog!

    I refer to this posting: http://animalcare.my/2011/01/lost-dog-in-tmn-lagenda-mas-area-please.html  (Elaine found a lost dog in her area, just days before CNY.  No one has come forth to claim the dog.) Good news, everyone….Elaine informed me about a week ago that she has decided to adopt the dog.  Apparently, the dog (now named Phow Phow, a female) could get…

  • Dr Veeranoot to the rescue!

    Yesterday evening, I received an S.O.S. from Dr Veeranoot.  The kind doctor was very worried about a pregnant cat in Section 14 and she wanted to take the cat home to provide her with a safe place for delivery and the nursing of her babies.  But Dr Veeranoot didn’t know what to do, so she…

  • Thank You for the Angpows for AnimalCare!

    We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all friends and well-wishers who have given “angpows” to AnimalCare for the needs of the animals (and their rescuers) who seek our help. Peng Seng, Peggy & Lay Peng(for Tupui and NuiNui) Ms Azna Soh Ah Tee Julie Pek Friends from the Mudita Buddhist Society Bobby,…

  • Julie and Tam Tam visit for CNY!

    What a pleasant surprise…Julie Pek brought Tam Tam to visit me this evening.  Julie says it’s been exactly one year since the day she contacted me to help with Tam Tam’s injury.  How time flies…. Here’s what happened one year ago: http://animalcare.my/2010/02/tam-tams-leg-needs-amputation.htmlhttp://animalcare.my/2010/02/tam-tam-2-12-legged-cat.html(More day-by-day postings if you do a word search for “Tam Tam” in this blog.) Today,…

  • Angels walk amongst us

    I refer to this posting: http://animalcare.my/2011/01/mother-cat-looking-for-home.html Here’s some updates (reproduced without editing) from Farah Adlin Ahmad.  Farah rescued Mimi when she first wrote to me, and now, she is looking after 4 cats.  She did not ask us for any financial help even though I offered, she only asked for our prayers: I just want…

  • Animals first, people second

    I refer to my earlier posting: http://animalcare.my/2011/02/belgium-shepherd-for-adoption.html I wish to thank everyone who had written in to offer your constructive comments on the case above.  Previously, I had also helped to advertise for people who, due to personal circumstances, had to put their pets up for adoption.  I had been reprimanded by some friends saying that…

  • Another abuse case?

    My daughter alerted me to this case:https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=46755&id;=100000238290401&fbid;=189980181019924 The write-up below is copied from the facebook page.  I have reproduced it here without editing: Puppy 1/2/2011 11am this morning about my aunt with her husband next door neighbor in JALAN SONG Malaysia found near roadside trash him, kind couple took him home to call me immediately…

  • Raising funds for Meiji, an angel to stray animals

    We had the privilege of meeting Meiji Lai sometime in 2009 during one of our trips to Bentong.  A few months before that, Meiji had called me requesting financial help for her 80 over rescued dogs whom she was looking after single-handedly in her sanctuary up on a hill in Raub.  I told her I would…

  • Two kittens adopted!

    Please refer: http://animalcare.my/2011/01/rescued-kittens-for-adoption.html Nitha has just informed me that both Little Blue Eyes and Ginger Boy have been adopted!  (Ginger Boy was adopted much earlier by Phoebe.) Whenever any street animal is adopted, it is always an occasion to celebrate! Cheers!!