Month: May 2014

  • How to compile photo collages for your claims

    A few readers have written to me asking how they could compile their photos for the purpose of applying for our subsidies. I directed them to picmonkey.com but they reverted saying they don’t know how to use it. So, here’s a tutorial: Step 1: Log on to www.picmonkey.com. Click on Collage. You will be directed…

  • Didi, cat for adoption – Adopted! (Wong Yoke Mei’s)

    Updates on 18th May 2014: We found an adopter for Didi and he has now gone to his new home! The original post: If you would like to give Didi a home, please contact Yoke Mei directly. Thank you. From: Yoke Mei Wong <yokemei76@gmail.com> Date: Wed, May 7, 2014 at 10:56 AM Subject: Di Di for Adoption…

  • Goodbye, Little Ms Ginny (the dangers of rat poison, a sharing by Wong Yoke Mei)

    This is really sad. The thing is, if people would only remember what they learnt about biological control in school, the presence of cats will keep the rats away. So, if we allow cats to remain in our community, most likely, there will not be rats. Then, there is no need to use rat poison…

  • More on the “bath blasts”

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2014/05/05/keep-yourself-and-your-pets-save-from-bath-blasts/ Following my post two days ago on my (hopefully) once-in-a-lifetime experience of a bath blast, I wish to thank all friends and readers for their concern and assure them that I have not turned into a lightning conductor and yes, it is still safe to shake my hands…! And no, I cannot light up…

  • Spay-neuter subsidy for 2 community cats (Pat Ong Swee Kim’s)

    We have subsidised RM200 for the spaying and neutering of these two cats (black one female, orange one male). From: Pat Ong Date: Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 7:40 PM Subject: Requesting subsidy for neutering To: “Dr. Chan” <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr. Chan, I have two strays again that need to be neutered and spayed. The orange…

  • 1st vaccination subsidy for Tabby, rescued male cat in Kedah (Chin Ying Fong’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM24 for Tabby’s 1st vaccination. From: ying fong chin Date: Tue, May 6, 2014 at 6:04 PM Subject: Fw: Bella & Tabby : application for subsidy To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Kah Yein, I would like to apply for the subsidy for Tabby’s vaccination as follows: Tabby (male kitten found at…

  • Spaying sponsorship for Bella the Cat in Kedah (Chin Ying Fong’s)

    Bell and Bella are two sister-cats who look pretty much alike. Bell’s spaying sponsorship: http://animalcare.my/2013/11/11/spaying-sponsorship-for-1-female-cat-in-kedah-also-for-adoption-chin-ying-fongs/ Bell and Bella’s 1st vaccination sponsorship: http://animalcare.my/2014/02/05/vaccination-sponsorship-for-2-cats-in-kedah-also-for-adoption-chin-ying-fongs/ Bell and Bella’s 2nd vaccination sponsorship: http://animalcare.my/2014/02/20/neutering-and-vaccination-sponsorship-for-4-cats-in-kedah-chin-ying-fongs/ We have now fully sponsored RM100 for Bella’s spaying. From: ying fong chin <yingfong89@yahoo.com> Date: Tue, May 6, 2014 at 6:04 PM Subject: Fw: Bella & Tabby : application for subsidy…

  • A new batch of Faces tshirts (Animals are our Friends)

    As announced earlier, we are in the midst of selling out our Blue, Green, Grey and Red tshirts. And we will most likely maintain only the Faces Black and White and maybe, Gold. The most popular design is still the Faces. Currently, the supplier is out of black cloth so we are not able to…

  • An alert to dog caregivers in Kulai, Johor (Shaidatul’ Aini bt Mohd Shaari’s)

    Shaidatul’ Aini would like to share this with dog caregivers and owners in Kulai, Johor. If you require more information, please contact her directly. Thank you. From: shazshera <shazshera@yahoo.com> Date: Tue, May 6, 2014 at 9:58 AM Subject: Dog catching…again To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> A sad feeling again this morning. The dog catchers are here again…

  • Another cat rescue and rehoming (2 adults, 9 kittens)

    We were recently alerted about 2 adult cats and 9 kittens, abandoned on the streets. They looked healthy and a kind adopter agreed to take them all in. She will take care of the neutering, vaccinations and the medical needs of all these cats. Today, the cats were sent to their new home!  All aboard,…

  • Keep yourself and your pets safe from “Bath Blasts”!

    What is a Bath Blast and how does it happen? Here’s my personal experience which happened a few hours ago during the heavy thunderstorm in Subang Jaya this evening: I was taking a shower (wet from head to toe) and holding the showerhead with my wet right hand when suddenly I saw a bright flash…

  • Kudos to our Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat!!

    Connie shared this: https://www.facebook.com/BombaMalaysia.syed/posts/10152072337981762 From Bomba’s FB page: Pada 03.05.2014 jam 08.36 bilik kawalan Kajang terima panggilan khidmat khas anjing terperangkap di dalam longkang, FRT 03 dipandu PB 9407 dan diketuai PB 7048 bersama 2 orang anggota keluar ke lokasi. Sampai di lokasi didapati seekor anjing terperangkap di dalam longkang dan anjing tersebut berjaya diselamatkan dan…

  • Blue Pinwheels for Mom (Blanket No. 42) – up for auction!

     Grab this blankie for Mother’s Day! It’s still in time for this Sunday! Auction Rules: 1. Please check the latest comment for the latest bid before putting in yours. 2. All bids are placed as comments on this blogpost. All comments will be published instantly in chronological order.  3. The auction ends at 5pm, on Wednesday, 7th…

  • Spaying sponsorship for 2 female cats from Bentong (Liaw Jarn Ling’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM160 the spaying of these two female cats from Bentong, under the care of Liaw Jarn Ling. Jarn Ling is not computer-literate, so she communicates via text messages and gets the SPCA staff to email the photos over. The spaying was done at SPCA Selangor. From: Ihsan Ar Date: Fri, May 2,…

  • And Blanket No. 41 (Rainbow Delight) goes to…

     Thank you, everyone, for your interest and participation in bidding for this blanket! Congratulations, Wine Dogs!! May all of you, TB, EE, TT and CC, enjoy the warmth and comfort of the Rainbow Delight! A sneak peek of the next blankie:  Coming soon….