Month: April 2011

  • Spaying operation cancelled, cat jaundiced

    Mrs Diana Goh brought a female cat for spaying under our sponsorship today, but the operation was cancelled because the vet found that the cat was jaundiced and hence, unfit to be spayed. You can’t be spayed, little one. Mary, who is helping out with this case, writes: The vet advised to do a prognosis on…

  • Neko, Zeezam’s little black kitty

    So, we wasted no time and took all of Zeezam’s five cats to our panel vet so that the little black one, Neko, could be checked. Apparently, Zeezam had picked up another two siblings of Neko, and both died.  Neko is the only survivor from this litter.  Their mother did not really look after them…

  • Zeezam’s cats vaccinated

    Zeezam wrote to me about three weeks, requesting for help to get his rescued cats vaccinated and spayed-neutered.  Zeezam has been picking up strays off the street and adopts them as his own.  He recently picked up five new cats. Today, Zeezam and his girlfriend, Lily, brought five cats for vaccination. Two of the cats…

  • May’s cat spayed

    May and her mother, from Ampang, are very active CNRMers. Today, she brought another female cat to be spayed under our sponsorship.

  • Horsey in a worrying state (URGENT – Transport help needed)

    Joanne emailed me late last night saying that Horsey had not urinated the whole day.  I knew this was not to be taken lightly, so I immediately contacted the vet to seek advice.  For any animal not to urinate for 24 hours, it is indeed worrying because it could lead to the necrosis of the…

  • Horsey’s updates (injured dog in Klang)

    Horsey is the injured dog rescued by Joanne from Klang.  We are currently sponsoring Horsey’s medical treatment.  The vet in Klang had diagnosed Horsey as being paralysed.  We are now seeking a second opinion from one of our panel vets in Subang Jaya and I’ve made the appointment.  Meanwhile, Horsey is eating well.  It’s just…

  • Devakie’s updates (Penang dogs)

    Updates from Devakie: Dr. Chan, Just to give you a small update on the abandoned dogs at Bayan Lepas. We managed to catch 4 females to be spayed on Monday (18.04.2011) with the help of a resident. They were boarded at the vet to recuperate from the surgery. On the same evening, 2 male dogs…

  • Further clarification from the office of the ADUN of Subang Jaya

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2011/04/yb-hannah-yeoh-replies.htmlThere’s no enforcement on muzzling the dogs. Only requirement when walking the dog is to use a leash. Also, from my conversation with Dr Roslan, he denied telling the reporter that we actually are going around looking for the banned dogs, that’s not being done. Rajiv Rishyakaran

  • Rescued dog, urgently in need of adopter

    This a very urgent request from a student, Jacqueline Thien. She rescued a dog recently with the intention of rehoming him, but now her landlady is complaining about the dog and has threatened to report her to MBPJ if she does not get rid of the dog within 3 days from today. Jacqueline is desperately…

  • Of muzzles, banned breeds and….other things

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2011/04/yb-hannah-yeoh-replies.html My friend has these to share: Muzzling a dog:The muzzle is used by vets when handling a snappy dog, not for dogs out on a walk.  The muzzle makes it difficult for the dog to breathe properly and is unnatural and stressful as well.  All dogs cool down their body by breathing through their…

  • Serbian teacher saves 500 shelter dogs

    Another wonderful piece from Mrs Wong: With all of the tragic news about animals out there, it’s nice to be able to share this uplifting story that shows the positive side of human nature. A teacher in Serbia came to the aid of 500 homeless dogs and puppies that had been fending for themselves at…

  • Couple bring blind baby alpaca on 1000 mile journey home

    The Great Animal Rescue Chase (http://animalrescuechase.com/) is proud to bring you the unique story of a New Zealand couple who refused to let a newborn alpaca be euthanized. Though she was born premature and likely to suffer complications, they believed that she deserved a chance to live. They embarked on a 1,000 mile journey with…

  • Books going to Singapore and Penang

    Today, all my five books will be sent to Singapore for distribution.  All five titles, including the 3 animal books, ie. Pawprints, Indy Jones and Rainbow Bridge. Many thanks to everyone who has helped and is going to help transport these books from KL to Singapore and distribute them there:  PC Leong, Mr Ma, TY…

  • Joanne’s 10 dogs in Klang

    Joanne Lim wrote to me last week, requesting help in spaying-neutering 10 dogs in Klang and treatment for one injured dog.Photos: http://animalcare.my/2011/04/help-for-10-dogs-in-klang.html After much difficulty, the injured dog was finally brought to our Klang clinic today. Mandy writes: Joanne brought the injured dog to the vet this evening. According to the vet, the dog has…

  • Another female cat spayed (Maslinda’s)

    Today has been an extremely busy day. Another cat has also been spayed in PJ under our sponsorship. This is Omok, a female cat rescued by Maslinda and her team of swimmers.  Omok, recuperating at home.