Month: July 2012

  • Neutering subsidy for 2 male cats (Lim Swee Yen’s)

    We have subsidised RM160 for these two cases. From: LIM SWEE YEN sweeyenlim@yahoo.com Message: Hi Dr.Chan, I would like to apply for a subsidy for the castration of 2 male cats – Bee and Xiao Tan. Bee was rescued in October 2011 when he was just about 2 days old, with his umbilical cord still attached. He…

  • Catfood sponsorship for Maslinda Abd Talib’s community cats

    We have sponsored RM70 worth of canned food for Maslinda’s community cats. This is Maxie, Super’s daughter. This brand is Maslinda’s choice for the cats.  

  • An exciting contest from Pet Epicure!

    Take a look and participate to win attractive prizes!  

  • Please pray for Acel, Petknode survivor (Maslinda Abd Talib’s)

    Acel (formerly Russell) is the Russian Blue rescued from Petknode on that fateful day many months ago. He was one of the three admitted at the clinic on that Sunday. Six were brought in, but only three admitted and they were in bad shape. All three went to Maslinda upon discharge. Callie, the one who…

  • The passing of Super (Maslinda Abd Talib’s)

    Our sponsored cat and Koo’s rescued cat, Super, passed away last night after a short illness. We’d like to thank Maslinda for having looked after Super for several months now, ever since her rescue. Super’s kittens, Jamie and Sunny have been adopted while Maxie is still with Maslinda. May Super be in a happier and…

  • When GREED rears its ugly head and CONSCIENCE takes a back seat…

    In running AnimalCare, the hardest and most tiring (and often, annoying) part is having to deal with applicants who are not honest and forthright with us. This is written in our policies: Our subsidy assistance is open to individual NEEDY caregivers of street animals. NEEDY = Those who have no means of raising funds on their own.…

  • Coping with blindness in a pet

    Nurul’s story on how she coped with Fang has been most inspiring, and here, we share another similar experience from one of our readers: Your posting on the cat Fang that suddenly became blind brought my attention to the attached file on side effects of baytril. My experiences with my cats I have noted that…

  • Cow’s in-grown nail or something else?

    Cow has been having this wound on his paw for sometime now. I took him to see the vet today and it is possibly an in-grown nail or something else which cannot be determined until he goes under sedation tomorrow. But it is infected already and he is currently on antibiotics. The vet said the…

  • Spaying subsidy for 2 female dogs (Fam Chew Pong’s)

    Fam Chew Pong feeds stray dogs in a factory area in Bukit Kemuning. Recently, she brought two dogs for spaying, and we have subsidised RM240 for both procedures.    

  • Spaying subsidy for 1 female dog in Batu Pahat (Nyeow Miow Leng’s)

    This is another female dog found in Dusun Durian, Tongkang Pecah in Batu Pahat, rescued by Nyeow Miow Leng. We have subsidised RM120 for her spaying.

  • Medical subsidy for a rescued kitten (Dewi Rohani Mashita bt Bustamam’s)

    We have subsidised RM54.75 for this case. According to the vet’s report, the kitten was found to be very skinny, pale and dehydrated on 27th June 2012. Intestinal loops were found to be distended. The kitten was admitted for observation and treatment. Diarrhoea was observed on the next day but the kitten had good appetite,…

  • Vet needed in Johor Baru (Siti Khadijah’s)

    Siti Khadijah wrote for help, and she is from Johor Baru. She needs another vet for a second opinion. If you are able to suggest a vet, please contact her directly at her email below. siti khadijah binti saiful bahari khadijah.saiful@gmail.com Message: Dear Dr., This is Smelly. Saya jumpa dia dekat RnR Ayer Keroh. Saya…

  • And the elephants came to say goodbye and thank you (the demise of the Elephant Whisperer)

    I received this through the email. Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South African and author of 3 books including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer, bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during the US invasion in 2003. On Marh 7, 2012,…

  • How to remove cat from glue trap

    Lisa Lui shared this. It is taken from www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150886337956065.398480.99555921064&type=1 Found this on the internet. I thought it might be something useful to share as plenty of people still use glue traps and small animals don’t know any better to keep away from them. How to save a cat from a glue trap: 1. Check whether the…

  • Taking care of an adopted cat who became blind, Fang (Nurul Firdaus Rahidin’s)

    Nurul Firdaus adopted a cat from one of the cat adoption drives some months back. Unknown to her, this cat came with a lot of health problems and Nurul has been coping and taking good care of the cat, named Fang. Here is the recent medical subsidy we helped Nurul with: http://animalcare.my/2012/06/11/medical-subsidy-for-fang-nurul-firdaus-bt-abd-rahidins/ Fang has other problems…