Month: May 2014

  • Coming back from a setback (for animal rescuers and caregivers)

    I sometimes hear animal rescuers and caregivers lamenting that they “should not have” picked up that injured dog or cat because despite doing their best, the dog or cat finally could not be saved. For these rescuers and caregivers, I hope the article below helps you bounce back from your setback (no matter how grave…

  • Captain KD, puppy for adoption – adopted! (Chee Pooi Ling’s)

    Updates on 7th June 2014 – Adopted!! The original post: If interested, please contact Pooi Ling directly. From: Pooi Ling <plchee@gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 20, 2014 at 10:52 AM Subject: Captain KD for adoption To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dr Chan, Hi. Appreciate it if you could blog about this male puppy that I found nearby my…

  • Hello Dolly! – Another rescue and rehome story

    ‘Tis the season for rescue and rehoming? I was having lunch at my usual food court after class today when I saw three students bullying a heavily pregnant cat. They were letting her smell something and then throwing it away from her. In other words, tricking her into thinking it’s food (it is probably some…

  • 1st vaccination subsidy for 2 cats, Mimi & Nini (Lyzz Sew Shew Lai’s)

    We have subsidised RM50 for these two vaccinations. From: lyzz sew Date: Mon, May 19, 2014 at 9:02 PM Subject: APPLICATION FOR VACCINATION SUBSIDY To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr Chan, My name is Lyzz Sew. Recently i rescued 2 female cats that i used to feed near my house. They are named Mimi and…

  • 1st vaccination subsidy for 2 community cats, Mary and Chloe (Lee Chin Siang’s)

    We have subsidised RM50 for the two vaccinations for Mary and Chloe. Mary’s spaying was also subsidised by us earlier: http://animalcare.my/2014/04/23/spaying-subsidy-for-mary-community-cat-lee-chin-siangs/ From: Lee Chin Siang Date: Tue, May 20, 2014 at 12:13 PM Subject: Vaccination subsidy – Mary To: “Dr. Chan Kah Yein” <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr., Want to apply vaccination subsidy for Mary. Attached herewith the required…

  • Spaying sponsorship for 1 female dog (Thong Seiw Ling’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM150 for the spaying of this female dog. From: Thong Seiw ling <cashthong@gmail.com> Date: 2014-05-14 19:50 GMT+08:00 Subject: 結扎後放回原地 To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> 陳医師，昨天已捉到浪浪，不过医所假期沒开，所以等到今天才拿去做結扎。謝謝妳，感恩！ Translation: Dr. Chan, I managed to capture Lang Lang yesterday. Unfortunately, Dr’s clinic was closed on public holidays. So, I waited until today to send it for neutering. Thank…

  • Poppy, the world’s oldest cat, at 24 years!

    Crowned the world’s oldest cat by Guiness Book of Records, here’s Poppy! Shared by Kelly: https://my.news.yahoo.com/world-s-oldest-cat–poppy-the-tortoiseshell-from-bournemouth-is–feline–her-age-163446848.html Poppy the cat is certainly feline her age – after being recognised as the world’s oldest cat at 24 years. The tortoiseshell puss from Bournemouth was born in February 1990, making her a ripe old 114 in human years. She…

  • Ivan and Justin – some updates

    My friend (bless her kind heart) who adopted Ivan and Justin sent these photos today: Hi Ivan!! Hi Justin!!   And these messages: They are both doing very well, and eating very well. Justin is more calm and sleeps a lot while Ivan is more nervous and curious! I’m keeping them under quarantine for a…

  • Spaying sponsorship for Jelly, female cat (Heshvin Vasudevan & Inez Sue Tan Yie May’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM80 for the spaying of Jelly. From: Inez Tan Date: Fri, May 9, 2014 at 10:58 AM Subject: Application for cat neutering To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Hi Dr Chan, Hope you are doing well! I would like to apply for a neutering subsidy for the rescued cat we adopted, Jelly. We…

  • Ginger to the vet’s

    So after Ivan and Justin left for their new home, Ginger and I went to the vet’s. Ginger went into the carrier without so much of a fuss. The poor boy didn’t know I was taking him to the vet’s. I also had to take Ginger to another vet as the nearer vet was fully…

  • Ivan and Justin – a rescue and rehome story

    This morning, I was conducting a lab class in the computer lab when I had dismissed the class and while the students were leaving, a white cat sauntered into the computer lab! The students exclaimed and were quite delighted (as young people often are), but the college does not look kindly upon animals within its…

  • Spaying sponsorship for 6 female factory dogs (Fan Ching Hooi’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM900 for the spaying of 6 female dogs from the factory area where Mr Fan works. He is trying to get as many as possible of the factory dogs spayed. Mr Fan is not computer-literate, so his colleague sent these photos on behalf of him. He also gets a friend to…

  • 2nd vaccination subsidy for Ben, rescued pup (Suan Choy Yong’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2014/04/16/vaccination-subsidy-for-ben-rescued-pup-suan-choy-yongs/ We have subsidised RM25 for Ben’s 2nd vaccination. From: cy suan Date: Thu, May 15, 2014 at 11:28 AM Subject: Fw: Vaccination Subsidy for Ben,male stray pup 3 months old To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr Chan Attached Ben vaccination subsidy form for his 2nd vaccination Also attached vaccination receipt for your attention Thank you…

  • Rabbit King Blanket Reauction – goes to Dede Chicadee!

    As you know, Rabbit King was donated back to us for reauction after the only bid of RM250 for the first round. For this second round, Rabbit King now goes to… Thank you very much, Dede and Chucky & Blackie for bidding this round! Congratulations, Dede Chicadee! P.S. My apologies for the confusion in the…

  • Suvarnamitra and their “Joy therapy”

    My friend, Kon, and his wife are part of the Suvarnamitra group, a group of people committed to provide assistance to and bring cheer to the elderly. Joy is a poodle they rescued (took over from the previous owner). Joy was in pretty bad shape when Kon and family took her, but is now a…