Month: September 2012

  • The Patrick Miracle

    I found this in a friend’s Facebook page (this has a happy ending, so it’s a “must-see” – just keep clicking on the photos in the link below to see the remarkable transformation): March 16, 2011: An emaciated Pitbull-mix is discovered in a garbage bag by maintenance workers at the bottom of a 19-story tall…

  • Humans and animals possess the same consciousness (The Cambridge Declaration of Consciousness)

    On 7th July 2012, a group of neuroscientists signed the Cambridge Declaration of Consciousness: We declare the following:  The absence of a neocortex does not appear to preclude an organism from experiencing affective states. Convergent evidence indicates that non-human animals have the neuroanatomical, neurochemical, and neurophysiological substrates of conscious states along with the capacity to…

  • Our tshirts go places!

    Huey and Wah opened a cafe recently in Penang: http://animalcare.my/2012/05/30/books-available-in-penang-at-huey-wahs-cafe/ All my books are available at their cafe for free distribution and Huey even created a book corner (Drop-Exchange-Share-Take) in her cafe for this purpose (thank you, Huey!). Huey said the books have been a favourite amongst children. Recently someone revisited their cafe… From Huey: Hi…

  • Medical subsidy for rescued dog, Scurvy aka Ariel (Liew Pei Yi’s)

    This is a follow-up case on http://animalcare.my/2012/08/10/medical-subsidy-for-a-rescued-dog-liew-pei-yis/. Since Pei Yi has also received donations from other sources, our subsidy for this case is RM65. Updates from Liew Pei Yi: Dear Dr Chan, Good day, here’s another update for Scurvy (previously named Ariel) the mange dog. I am also in need of fund support to cover the…

  • Medical subsidy for Ashley the Cat (Shaila Raj’s)

    We have subsidised RM46 for this case. From Shaila Raj: Hi there, I would like to apply for subsidy for this rescued kitten, Ashley, as it would help me continue with my rescuing. The kitten was given a blood test (white blood count very high) and so antibiotics were given and some eye gel for…

  • Vaccination subsidy for 1 female dog (Shaila Raj’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/09/13/dog-for-adoption-shaila-rajs/ We have subsidised RM20 for the vaccination and deworming of this dog. From Shaila: Hi there, I have rescued a dog – as per my procedure I have taken it to the vet for initial treatment. I would like to apply for subsidy as it would help me continue with my rescuing. The dog,she…

  • Spaying subsidy for 1 female cat, Britney (Dani Irwan b Masba’s)

    We have subsidised RM100 for the spaying of Britney, formerly rescued by Dani Irwan and adopted in May 2012. This is a special case we approved because it is a follow-up and we had subsidised Britney and her kittens’ medical treatment previously when they were first rescued. Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/05/07/medical-subsidy-for-cat-kittens-dani-irwan-bin-masbahs/.  Encouraging all caregivers to get their animals…

  • Dogfood for Mr Low’s North Port dogs

    Yesterday, we sponsored 4 packs of Sportmix (RM344.00) for Mr Low Hong Hang’s 20-odd dogs in North Port. This sponsorship comes from our Food Fund and Mr Kok Khee Wee.   Below are some photos sent by daughter Winnie Low when she followed her dad on his rounds to feed the dogs over a weekend…

  • Fosterer required for mother-cat and kitten (Angelina Ng’s)

    From: Angelina Ng angelicious22@gmail.com Message: I am looking for a fosterer for a stray mother cat and her kitten for a week. At the moment, they are at the vet, and recuperating. My friend will foster them after a week because at the moment, she has 10 cats to look after. The kitten got eye…

  • Updates on the 1st accident-dog (Lai Mei Kueen’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/09/12/updates-on-the-accident-dog-victim-lai-mei-kueens/ I spoke with Mei Kueen today to get an update from her regarding the 1st accident-dog. The good news is that the dog is progressing well. Though the wound is really bad, the dog still tries to get up whenever Mei Kueen visits. In order not to stress the dog as his movement…

  • Updates on the 2nd accident-dog (Lai Mei Kueen’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/09/12/another-dog-victim-lai-mei-kueens/  (photos) Here are some updates from Mei Kueen: Dear Dr Chan, Sorry for the late reply. The vet needs a few days to observe the dog before giving me more details. Attached is a copy of the vet’s observation. The dog had fracture on the right hindlimb. They are giving nerve medicine. The vertebrate…

  • Spaying subsidy for 4 female dogs (Patricia Fam Chew Fong’s)

    We have subsidised RM400 for the spaying of 4 female dogs from Patricia Fam. From Patricia: Dear Kah Yein, Good day to you. I’ve another 4 stray dogs require neutering and request for subsidy. Both dogs were living at my working place(factory) at Bukit Kemuning, Shah Alam. Please find the attached photo of these 4…

  • Spay-Neuter subsidy for two cats (Lisa Teo Yoke Ching’s)

    We have fully sponsored the neutering of 1 male cat and subsidised the spaying of 1 female cat, from Lisa Teo. Our total subsidy is RM200. From Lisa: Dear Dr. Chan, I would like to apply for a subsidy for spaying and neutering stray cats. Attached, please find photos of one male and one female strays…

  • Spaying subsidy for 1 female dog in Penang (Kheang Bee Nar’s)

    We have subsidised Rm100 for the spaying of this dog. We thank Bee Nar for her initiative in raising funds for the remaining two dogs. From Bee Nar: Dear Kah Yein, After couple of attempts, finally managed to capture 3 mama dogs for spaying. Hence, would like to apply for the subsidy. Thank you. Blessings,…

  • Now, why is this happening?

    A few weeks back, one of the applicants to our fund (she comes from another state) informed me that her vet had written a higher amount on the receipt “so that she could claim more” from us. As you know, our subsidy for medical treatment is based on how much is written on the bill.…