Month: May 2011

  • TNRM in Singapore

    Dr Tan Chek Wee is the person who taught me all about TNRM, which is now very widely practised in Singapore.  I was emailing him this morning and I asked how things are over there on the island.  Apparently, he says it has caught on very well and he sees tipped ears everywhere.  Also, residents…

  • One-eyed kitten adopted!

    When Lilac was first admitted to the clinic for surgery, there was a little white kitten (rescued) boarding in the cage above Lilac’s.  I could not take a clear picture of this little white kitten as she was extremely friendly and was moving all the time.  Mary and I both felt sorry for her as…

  • Lilac is bright and alert

    As of last night, Lilac is reported to be “bright and alert” and seems to be “well enough”.  However, there is still the leakage of the urine.  The clinic was jam-packed yesterday so I have not been able to get more details from the vet if Lilac needs another corrective surgery for this “leakage” problem.

  • The popular sizes have arrived!

    There was a big demand for our CUTE tshirts Sizes Sports 32, 36 and Ladies 36 and 38.  We had to turn away many, many people at our booth on Wesak because these sizes were completely “sold out” very quickly. But the new stocks have arrived now and I’ll be collecting them this morning.  So…

  • Photos updates on Amber, the TVT-patient

    Simon and Crystal went to visit Amber today, and took some pictures: I’m well enough, I want to get out!! The happy-as-a-lark Amber has shown marked improvement.  The bleeding from the tumour has now stopped and the tumour itself has shrunk.  Amber is also eating well now.  Get well soon, Amber! Many thanks to the…

  • Presenting…..Ginger, the ex-mangy street cat!

    Alex wrote to update me on Ginger and also to send Ginger’s latest photos…. Updates on Ginger! She is doing fine and well, her diarrhea had not totally gone away yet, but it had been improving gradually. It did went away last week for a couple of days, then it returned mysteriously, although in smaller…

  • The risks in self-prescribing medicine to animals

    I was recently asked if a popular dewormer for humans can be used on animals.  Apparently someone had written in a public blog that it can be used. Of course being not a vet, I did not know the answer, so I asked our vet. This evening, he showed me the book of drugs for animals…

  • Rawang rescue updates – dogs and kittens!

    Updates from Koo: I was there at 9am sharp and came across a Indian lady named Theresa who was sitting outside the RA office and wearing a reflective vest. It turns out that she’s working as a guard and sets up a table at the RA office itself. I went to look under the container…

  • Clarification: Why we withdrew our support

    I have just been informed that there is a hot debate over in some public forum about spca’s online petition and why some NGOs have withdrawn their support. Perhaps it is necessary to clarify here why I withdrew AnimalCare’s support early yesterday morning. 16th May: I was sent a draft by an officer from the…

  • Spreading the message in Singapore

    At the Singapore Buddhist Mission, on Wesak Day.

  • Updates on the Rawang dogs (help needed today)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2011/05/requesting-help-to-catch-some-dogs.html Azimah, on her own initiative, has been working very hard to round up a pack of dogs in Rawang as the local council has been, unfortunately, very “active” in capturing (and hence, euthanising) stray dogs in that area. We publicised Azimah’s appeal for help in catching the dogs sometime ago, but so far,…

  • Zeezam’s cats to be vaccinated today

    Zeezam is a cat-rescuer and feeder.  Today, he will be bringing six of his rescued cats for vaccination, subsidised from our funds.  Here are photos of the cats, taken from home.  Abyss Fero Nini Ovee Lucy Sofy AnimalCare supports the noble work of rescuers and feeders who might need financial assistance in spay-neuter and medical…

  • How are things over at Imm’s Shelter?

    Updates from Judy: Imm still looks tired. I can empathise her situation. I’ve noticed myself that I can’t get much done in a day as I used to since turning 60. I’m 62 this year and Imm’s 64! Imm really doesn’t have much ‘free’ time in a day. She’s up at 7am each morning to…

  • Poor Lilac has complications

    The vet just called moments ago.  Complications has developed in Lilac’s wounds.  Part of the wound has now turned gangrenous.  A more serious concern is that there is a swelling inside and an X-Ray taken today showed the presence of urine.  This suggests that there could be some leakage from the urethra.  The vet will…

  • Amber’s 2nd TVT jab

    Amber was given her 2nd TVT jab today.  According to the vet, the bleeding has stopped and there is visible shrinkage of the tumour.  This is indeed good news.  Amber is, as usual, as happy as a lark and is also eating well.