Month: September 2014

  • Spay-neuter subsidy for 4 market cats (Then Lai Fatt’s)

    Ah Fatt, as he is popularly known, has recently been overwhelmed by the large number of cats dumped at the market where he works as a fishmonger. It started during the month prior to the festive season and it hasn’t stopped. Lately, a lady has been dumping her pet cats (about 10 or more each time)…

  • We are just one among many animals

    For those who need scientists to say it, it was already said out loud in 2012: http://fcmconference.org/img/CambridgeDeclarationOnConsciousness.pdf Of course animal caregivers don’t really need to hear it from the scientists as they (the animal caregivers) already know this, intuitively, through their daily interactions with animals. But here’s are some facts for reflection: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ingrid-newkirk/one-of-many-animals_b_1836537.html Some excerpts: …in the…

  • Spay-neuter subsidy for 5 cats in Johor (Mohammed Hafiez bin Ali’s)

    We have subsidised RM300 for the spaying of 3 female cats and fully sponsored RM170 for the neutering of 2 male cats. Besides a vet in Shah Alam, we are also working together with a vet in Johor Bahru to encourage more Johor caregivers to get their animals neutered. From: fiz_fav aliDate: Fri, Aug 22, 2014…

  • 1st vaccination subsidy for Arna, rescued dog (Lyzz Sew Shew Lai’s)

    We have subsidised RM25 for Arna’s 1st vaccination. From: lizzann7 Date: Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 7:19 PM Subject: Application for vaccination To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr Chan I would like to apply vaccination subsidy for a female dog named Arna. Arna was dumped at the veterinary clinic after the person who knock her…

  • Cat with Red Bowtie (Bag No. 20) goes to…

    Thank you very much for bidding, everyone! Congratulations and thank you again, PF! The bag is yours!!

  • Happy survivor, Sammy the Cat (a sharing)

    If you remember Sammy, he’s Yoke Mei’s feisty CNRM cat who survived being poisoned in his neighbourhood, but the nasty episode left him with a nerve problem where his mobility is affected. Still, his spirit is not. Look at how happy Sammy is in the video clips below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSiZsY-cEVM&list=UUEPTRd3ynW79zPDTFNCXQSg&index=2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RLeMB8_4tQ&list=UUEPTRd3ynW79zPDTFNCXQSg&index=1 Clearly a strong and courageous survivor! Shared by Yoke…

  • Found: Abandoned puppy in Johor Bahru, now for adoption (Su Hong Quan’s)

    If you are interested, please contact Hong Quan directly. Thank you. From: hong quan Date: Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 12:40 PMSubject: cute puppy found at my officeTo: “chankahyein@gmail.com” <chankahyein@gmail.com>Hi, Someone left a puppy outside my office in Johor Bahru. I hope you can help to put him up for adoption so that she can find a nice…

  • Of love and gratitude (Jane Goodall and her remarkable work)

    A beautiful sharing from Billy Tan: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=562131450555230&fref=nf For every being helped and saved, a loving relationship is formed and it makes a world of difference to both the helper and the recipient.

  • Spaying subsidy for Fifi, female cat (Muhamad Hazri Yaakop’s)

    We have subsidised RM100 for Fifi’s spaying. From: Muhamad Hazri Date: Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 3:36 PMSubject: Claims for FifiTo: “chankahyein@gmail.com” <chankahyein@gmail.com>Hi Dr. Chan,                                I being told by a friend that animalcare is giving the neutering & vaccination subsidiary to the rescued stray cat.I would like to apply neutering subsidiary for Fifi. She is a stray cat at my apartment…

  • Neutering sponsorship for Mondot, rescued male cat (Rufaidah bt Othman’s)

    We subsidised Mondot’s vaccination last week: http://animalcare.my/2014/09/03/1st-vaccination-subsidy-for-mondot-rescued-cat-rufaidah-bt-othmans/. And now, we have fully sponsored RM85 for his neutering. From: rufaidah othman Date: Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 2:08 PMSubject: Pictures for pre- and post-operation (male cat)To: “chankahyein@gmail.com” <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr. Chan,   Herewith are photos for the pre- and post-op of the neutered cat. I had  posted you the…

  • Cage-free, free-range, pastured: what it all means

    The story of an egg: http://www.upworthy.com/a-video-about-unfertilized-chicken-babies-and-how-corporations-are-fooling-us?c=ufb1 So, pastured eggs seem to be the most humane form of eggs one can get nowadays as the chickens are free to roam in the sunshine and green grass. But please also find out what happens to the chickens after they are old and are no longer able to produce eggs.…

  • Marathon Jon – Update 18 (RM5000!)

    Jon completed his 50km run in Penang early this morning. Congratulations, Jon!! Donations to date: RM5000 (Thank you very much!) Latest donation (that topped it up to RM5000!): PC Leong RM550 We thank Jon very much for his noble deed and all donors for supporting Jon’s efforts and for their generous contribution to the animals. If you’d like to celebrate Jon’s…

  • Cat with Red Bowtie (Bag No. 20) – up for auction!

     A handsome kitty with a notched ear and a red bowtie! 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 5.00pm, on Tuesday, 9th September 2014. 4. The winner…

  • Marathon Jon – Update 17 (Congratulations, Jon!!)

    Jon did it, folks!!  He started at 3am and finished the race at 11.09am! Congratulations, Jon, and thank you very much. Donations to date: RM4450 (Thank you very much!) We thank Jon very much for his noble intentions and all donors for supporting Jon’s efforts and for their generous contribution to the animals. If you’d like to celebrate Jon’s noble…

  • Project Marathon Jon – Update 16 (The big day starts tomorrow, at 3am….!!)

    Jon Tham is in Penang already!  He has shaved his head for his virgin 50km run. Great new look, Jon! The run starts at 3am tomorrow morning. Run safe, be safe, all the best and thank you for all your efforts, Jon! Jon Tham, who suffered from a cracked shinbone due to an accident early…