Month: April 2012

  • A beautiful evening of classical ensemble from Pastorale Charity Concert, and the animals are not forgotten.

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/04/22/are-you-a-classical-music-buff/ I attended Pastorale’s Charity Concert this evening. The principal, Ms Yim Soi Chee, had invited me and AnimalCare is also one of the recipients of their concert proceeds today.  The programme book is by donation. It was held in the KL Chinese Assembly Hall. This is a very old hall – simple, modest, nothing…

  • Fosterer needed for kitten for 5 days only (Punitha Paranjothi’s)

    Punitha needs a fosterer for this little kitten for only 5 days. If you can help, please contact her directly. From Punitha (valar_bluevirgo@yahoo.com): Dear Dr.Chan, This is the kitten I mentioned previously. She’s turning 3 1/2 weeks old now. I have been bottle-feeding her for a few days. She hasn’t started on solids yet but is able…

  • What went wrong with the 7 puppies and their mother?

    This is a most unfortunate case, relayed to me yesterday. A lady who runs a shelter had applied to claim for the vaccination of 7 puppies (rescued with their mum) and we had approved it. However, right after vaccination, 5 of the puppies came down with diarrhoea and vomiting (the typical symptoms of parvo virus).…

  • Medical subsidy for 8 distemper puppies (Sharon Elizabeth Tan Tai Ching’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/04/12/subsidy-for-14-puppies-sharon-elizabeth-tan-tai-chings/ These would be the 14 puppies rescued by Sharon Tan. Apparently, they came down with distemper and 4 passed on. One was adopted by Joseph Iruthiam whose bill we have already reimbursed with a subsidy (see previous link). There is another subsidy claim for the medication for the remaining 8 surviving puppies. The photos…

  • Medical subsidy for distemper-suspect puppy (Sharon Elizabeth Tan Tai Ching’s)

    It’s a rather complicated story, so here goes, from Sharon: Actually what happened as I told you, Joseph suspected he got conned by a vet as the pup wasnt healing. When I asked him to send again after 5 days he was hesistant think to get conned so I arranged for house call for him. I told…

  • Two female dogs spayed (Lim Swee Yen’s)

    From: Lim Swee Yen sweeyenlim@yahoo.com Message: I have previously applied for a subsidy to spay Lola, one of the strays that I have been feeding. I mentioned that I have been trying to get Lola’s mother for spaying as well. I have finally succeeded after several attempts. I have named this dog, Lara after the…

  • Are you a classical music buff?

    Ref: http://www.pastoralecomusic.com.my/ See you there!

  • The Canine Caviar Event!

    This is what I do the day before any event:  Packing tshirts, books and other freebies for the event.  Sorting out what sizes to bring, depending on the crowd.  Of course I’d always have reliable volunteers and advisers to help…so ever willingly.  All wheeled out and ready to go this morning.  We arrived early, as…

  • Subsidy for spaying of female dog (Alexson Saliman)

    We have subsidised RM120 for the spaying of a female dog, rescued by Alexson Saliman. Alex is the trusty assistant at one of the vet clinics which has done many, many of our cases during the days of full subsidy.

  • The black dog’s (ex-monsoon drain inhabitant) updates (Siow Ee Lin’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/04/21/monsoon-drain-black-dog-is-out-from-koo/ Here’s updates from Ee Lin regarding the black dog, now named Kofi (he is up for adoption): Hello! first of all I’d like to thank you for your prompt response to our distress. I’m simply amazed at your efficiency. Our dog is now out of the waters (pun intended) thanks to Koo and another…

  • Let sleeping dogs lie? (the barking dogs in Brickfields)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/04/20/the-other-side-of-midnight/ Yesterday, Amanda told me more about the barking dogs at her place: Honestly, I think these dogs are like your Mac and a dog we had when I was growing up. They just bark for hours on end at NOTHING. Simply because they feel like barking. They trot up and down the street making…

  • Monsoon drain black dog is out!! (from Koo)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/04/21/updates-on-black-dog-in-monsoon-drain-koos/ Koo just texted to say the monsoon drain black dog has been successfully rescued and is out of the drain now. Further updates this evening as I’m off to the Canine Caviar event now. It’s a great day! Updates at 10.38am – Ee Lin will take responsibility for the dog. Her family will foster…

  • A happy ending (or continuation?) at Kuchai Avenue! (from Ms Phong)

    I could almost hear the Black Eyed Peas singing “Today’s gonna be a good day…”, because it is! Here’s happy news from Ms Phong: Dear Dr. Chan, Further to update in my email dated 19 April 2012, I paid a visit to Ah Wong Boy and Ah Wong Girl yesterday afternoon at the petstore operated…

  • Updates on black dog in monsoon drain (Koo’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/04/20/very-urgent-black-dog-stuck-in-monsoon-drain-in-ss374-needs-help/ Last night, after Ee Lin gave the green light to blog for help, I called Koo and he immediately went to evaluate the situation. From Koo: Hi Dr Chan, I went to evaluate the situation as requested. The dog is stuck on a cemented ledge and Ee Lin was worried that in the event…

  • VERY URGENT: Black dog stuck in monsoon drain in SS3/74 – needs help!

    From: Siow Ee Lin sioweelin@gmail.com Message: Hello, thank you for your time. There is a average-sized black dog stuck in the open monsoon drain on SS3/74 Petaling Jaya. It has been there since Thursday morning. We have been searching for its owner along our road and adjacent roads but no to avail. We’re beginning to…