Month: March 2012

  • Kittens with herpes virus….all perished (Maslinda’s)

    Maslinda rescued a litter of kittens with what she described as “weird features” (like mongoloid features). They were discovered to be have been infected with the herpes virus, and all of them did not make it. From Maslinda:       45 – the one i told u looks like a down syndrome kid 46…

  • Updates on the Super family (Maslinda’s)

    If you remember, Koo was looking for fosterers for a cat-family who were living on the five-foot way in Shah Alam. I enlisted Maslinda’s help and she agreed. The family was then brought by Koo to the vet’s for a check-up and subsequently to Maslinda’s place. We have pledged to supply food and take care…

  • Updates on Daisy, Dewey and Thor

    From their fosterer: Quick update on the 3 little ones. All 3 started drinking water this morning. They have monstrous appetite. The sofa in the living-room is theirs now. I took some funny photos of them sleeping. Thought would share them with you.All 3 are fine except they have a bit of fungal infection on their noses. They like to dip their faces…

  • Lost dogs in USJ1 (Chai’s)

    I have received Chai’s consent to publish this sent on behalf of her by Koo: Dear Dr Chan, Chai, who has lost her two dogs (one is a foster from KL Pooch Rescue), has asked me to write to you on her behalf for your help to publicise on your blog because she’s too busy searching for…

  • VERY URGENT – help needed for 12 cats (Amira Sabri’s)

    Calling all cat rescuers, your help is needed. We have no time to scold or pass judgment as the lives of these 12 cats are at stake. If you can help, please help. We will subsidise the treatment for the sake of these cats and kittens. Let’s just pool our resources together and save their…

  • Up close with a hoarder, and more on hoarding

    In April 2011, we received an appeal from a rescuer (at one of our events) to help a lady who was described as an “angel” to animals. Apparently, this lady keeps many animals and takes very good care of them. At least that was what we were told. We offered our medical subsidy for spay-neuter…

  • When the love for pets crosses the line (a youtube)

    A reader shared this: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38323218/ns/today-today_pets_and_animals/t/animal-hoarder-id-rather-go-without-husband-pets/#.T1TY2Yfxoyq It is about an animal hoarder who had 21 pets (I think our hoarders here are worse in terms of the number of animals). She underwent treatment and now only has 7 pets (4 cats and 3 dogs). Excerpts: It was sometime after she said on camera that her animals…

  • Medical subsidy for Tompok (Wazura Saruni’s)

    On 29th February, I received this from Wazura: Hi Dr Chan Kah Yein, My name is Wazura Binti Saruni. I lived in an apartment in Puchong Kinrara with a friend. Around my apartment, a lot of stray cats come and asking for food which I provide the best I can. Unable to keep them inside the house due…

  • Stroby is adopted; help for Hugo (Teresa Chian’s)

    From Teresa Chian: Hi Kah Yein, Attached is a picture of Stroby and her new family. She was adopted last Christmas. AnimalCare sponsored her spaying. thank you. I have recently rescued a 3 month old male puppy (named him Hugo) with very bad skin condition – mites and fungus. Immediately consulted Dr Bun and he…

  • Fitri goes home (photos!)

    At long last, Fitri is home! From Myza Nordin: Greetings to all. Fitri boy has been discharged on Saturday 3rd March, 2012 and I am currently fostering him. He is now on retromed1, itraconazole and antibiotic. And this will continue for another few months until the sporo is gone. I will be taking him for blood…

  • The rescuers, the hoarders and the rehoming process

    Thank you very much to all who have participated in the poll I set up last night: http://animalcare.my/2012/03/04/the-rescuers-and-hoarders-defend-themselves/ Your views have been most enlightening. In just last week alone, I’ve had THREE bigtime rescuers applying for food subsidy, and all from out of Selangor. 1. One intends to breed and supports an illegal breeder, so she…

  • Blackey going in for hernia surgery today (Sha’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/03/04/updates-on-blackey-sporo-cat-in-kedah-shas/ From Sha: After some discussion, the vet suggested to bring her back to the clinic so he can monitor her closely. Further examine on the hernia, the vet decided an immediate surgery to fix it through an opening that is several inches long. According to him, it was pretty bad. The surgical procedure is…

  • Kim and her dogs say “thank you” (Sunsuper-food sharing)

    Pooi Ling went to visit Kim and she conveys her thanks for the Sunsuper-food we shared. Here are photos taken by Pooi Ling.          

  • Second Chance says “thank you” (Sunsuper-food sharing)

          Hi Dear Kah Yein, The above photos are taken at our shelter . Ivy took it back with the given dog kibbles. Thanks again for being so generous to us! Mrs Lai

  • Please pray for Shy, cat suspected of having FIP (Jeannette Leong’s)

    Jeannette wrote to me last week when a cat she rescued was suspected to have FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feline_infectious_peritonitis From Jeannette: Dear Kah Yein, I found a female cat about 3 years old having breathing problems. Sent it to the vet and suspects it to have FIP. X ray was done and confirmed fluid…