Month: November 2012

  • Christine’s 3 kittens adopted…together!

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/11/21/3-lovely-kittens-for-adoption-christina-ewes/ Christine was so happy when one of our blog readers adopted all 3 kittens today! Here is her story: Dear Dr Chan, Thank you for your blog and advise, the (3 Lovely Kittens For Adoption) has just been adopted by Mohammad. At first he wanted one then two, and he came with his three…

  • Spaying sponsorship for 3 tortie cats (Jeannette Leong Yu Ming’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM300 for the spaying of these 3 torties. From: Jeannette Leong Date: Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 1:32 AM Subject: RE: Neuter subsidy for 3 torties To: “chankahyein@gmail.com” <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Kah Yein, I would like to apply for the subsidy for the spaying of these 3 cats. Please find attached a photo…

  • Medical subsidy for Intan, rescued cat (Azimah Mohd Othman’s)

    The bill for Intan is RM400 and we have subsidised RM200 for it. From: Azimah Date: Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 2:03 PM Subject: To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr Chan I’m Azimah. Not sure if you remember me but I really need help with regard to Intan (a kitten I recently rescued from Giant Batu Caves. Been…

  • Thank you very much (November 2012 donors)

    Once again, we wish to thank all our donors for this month and everyone who has supported our work in helping the animals. Thank you very much for making it possible for us to carry on. November 2012 donors Mong Kwai Chee Tupui, Nunui and Tigirl Kok Khee Wee Tan Yin Teng & Friends Monica…

  • Spaying subsidy for 1 female cat (Shahrizad Mahat’s)

    We have subsidised RM100 for this case. From: ritz mahat Date: Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM Subject: Female kitten To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Hi. It’s me, again, Shahrizad. I found another female kitten and will send her for neutering soon. I think she is about 5 to 6 months old. I will be…

  • Follow-up medical sponsorship for Wira (Maslinda Abd Talib’s)

    Wira was diagnosed FeLV-positive and is now seeking treatment. We have fully sponsored RM67 for today’s treatment. This sponsorship comes from our Medical Fund and an anonymous donor. From Maslinda: hi attached are wira’s pic will start the retromad today 3x/day. stock given for 2 weeks continue antibiotics for the flu (but no more nose…

  • A reader’s reflections on a gloomy future for street animals

    A reader wrote this below, and we thought we’d share it with all of you. We wish to clarify and qualify that the thoughts expressed are those of her own. The intent of publishing this email is solely for the purpose of sharing and reflection. No malice is intended on any person or organisation. Our…

  • Cat for adoption (Norely Abd Rahman’s)

    From: Norely Abd Rahman norely8@yahoo.com Message: Hi, My friend found this cat at a park near her house. It was being abused by a few young boys. They were kicking her and trying to throw rocks at her. My friend brought her home and now is looking for a good home for her. She is…

  • Rosie, Ginger and mummy Daffodil’s morning sojourn

    Every morning, Rosie and Ginger meet up with their mum, Daffodil, at the playground. All three will have breakfast at the pavilion and later, chill out together. Lately, there had been some construction work at our playground and they have not cleaned it up yet. It’s quite an ugly sight, actually, but the people in…

  • Oh no…was it Indy! Titan No.4?

    When the big triple-clash happened that day, I thought the aggressor was Bunny (as usual). But I did have an inkling that maybe, just maybe Indy had started the fight. Indy is known to act cranky at “certain times of the month”, which may coincide with the new moon or full moon, am not really…

  • A rescued dog CNRM-ed (by one of our readers)

    One of our readers (who has requested anonymity) has started her own CNRM in her area. This is one of her cases: Hi Dr Chan Our dad, mom and friends rescued a male dog (black-brown, young adult,14.5kg) last week from being trapped in a cage, and he was sent in for neutering per CNRM guidelines.…

  • Medical and neutering subsidy for rescued cat in Melaka (Nora Faswanti bt Ibrahim’s)

    We have subsidised RM75 for the neutering of this male cat as well as the amputation of the cat’s hind leg. The vet in Melaka was very kind to have given a discounted rate for this cat. Kudos to Nora Faswanti for rescuing this cat and doing the needful. From: <qarni_naruto@yahoo.com> Date: 2012/11/24 Subject: Fwd: Kucing…

  • It grows! It grows! (my wheatgrass trials continue…)

    After investing in two packs of wheatgrass from the online shop, I decided to buy the wheatberries from the organic shop. The last time, I did, but I made the mistake of soaking the wheatberries and everything turned quite ugly and fermented. Nothing grew. So I went to my regular organic shop and asked the…

  • Diatomaceous Earth for flea control

    Inez Sue told me about this product: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2034579&hl= More about it here: http://eartheasy.com/non-toxic-pest-control/indoor/insect-dust-diatomaceous-earth-4-4-lbs This evening, Inez was so kind, she brought some over for me to try. Rosie is the one with two fleas (I spotted them that day), so I’ve dusted some of this Earth powder on her fur. According to the website, it can be…

  • Volunteers celebrate saving 500 cats from meat trade in China

    Source: http://www.care2.com/causes/volunteers-celebrate-saving-500-cats-from-meat-trade.html An excerpt: Volunteers in China are weary but grateful as they provide care for 500 cats rescued rescued from the meat trade. These cats were saved by chance when a police officer pulled the vehicle over in the city of  Xuzhou after noticing it had out-of-town license plates. Our message: Let’s eat less meat.