Month: September 2015

  • Neutering aid for 1 dog in Shah Alam (Catherine Ong Ooi Ping’s)

    We have sponsored RM150 for the spaying of Dottie. Catherine also informed us that the puppy has a sibling and this sibling is Kara, rescued together by her friend, Chan Seet Ying, who is also claiming an aid from us (next case). They decided to take one pup each so that each pup can be…

  • Neutering aid for 2 cats in Nilai (Noor Hafiza bt Md Aris’)

    We have fully sponsored RM140 for the castration of Gandalf and Calypto. From: hafizaris Date: Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 3:26 AM Subject: Neutering cats.. To: chankahyein@gmail.com Hi ky.. These 2 Gandalf n Calypto are the kitties of Kecik, d stray mama that i spayed before. They r 5 months old now and playful. Gandalf…

  • Syrian refugees carry beloved pets hundreds of miles to safety

    This is really very heart-warming. http://www.care2.com/causes/syrian-refugees-carry-beloved-pets-hundreds-of-miles.html Seventeen-year-old Aslan Al Hakim traveled about 300 miles from his home in Damascus to the Greek island of Lesvos. In a small carrier, he brought along his puppy, a Husky named Rose. He was even able to obtain a pet passport for Rose from the European Union. Before fleeing Damascus, Al…

  • Puppies for adoption in Puchong (Chow Yoon Khen’s)

    If you are able to help give these puppies a home, please contact Mr Chow directly. Location: Klang Valley From: Chow Yoon Khen Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 8:28 PM Subject: 7 Puppies Need a Home! To: chankahyein@gmail.com Hi Dr. Chan, Good day! My Name is Mr. Chow Yoon Khen. My contact is 603.8051.6893…

  • Female dog for adoption in Ipoh (Amuda Paranthaman’s)

    If interested, please contact Amuda directly. Location: Ipoh Amuda Paranthaman’s contact hp: 0175981674 From: Amuda Paranthaman <bullba22@yahoo.com> Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 7:17 PM Subject: Female Stray Dog looking for a home To: chankahyein@gmail.com Hi KY, I would appreciate if you can help to publish about this female dog whom been looking for a good home…

  • Other ways of curbing rabies

    We’ve been talking non-stop about this, repeating it too many times with the hope that the humans who make decisions on this “life-and-death” matter (literally, that is, thousands of animals’ lives), will make a more humane, empathetic and better decision. http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/27/Other-ways-of-curbing-rabies/ Some points: So, what had authorities done in the past to have eradicated rabies…

  • Indy’s adventure

    Haze or no haze, Indy’s adventurous spirit is undeterred. He is aware that he is being watched. Tabs is out too, but she’s happy just helping with the sewing.   Tabs creates a diversion by looking cute… ….Indy seizes the opportunity and makes an attempt. INDY!!! He knows he must obey, or he will be grounded. Recalculating,…

  • Minister: No one infected with rabies

    The news report: http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/09/minister-no-one-infected-rabies PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has no confirmed case of rabies in humans so far, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam yesterday. He said this to dispel confusion over the rabies outbreak in the northern states. Dr Subramaniam said 12 people had been bitten by rabid dogs. There were nine cases in Perlis,…

  • Neutering aid for 1 cat in KL (Lee Chin Chin’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM70 for the castration of this male cat. Ms Lee sent these by text: Good afternoon Dr.Chan,lee ni,pagi ni saya sudah neuter 1 male cat kat spca,kucing ni kat kawasan rumah sayalah,nanti dia sudah sihat saya lepaskan dialah.Terima  kasih.  

  • About dog bites

    This writer uses the Tetris game to explain why dogs bite. The article: http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/how-are-dog-bites-like-tetris Pertinent points: All dogs, whether they are defined by owners or behavior professionals as “reactive,” “aggressive,” and yes, even “friendly” can and will bite. A service dog or therapy dog can and will bite. The goofiest dog you’ve ever seen can and…

  • How vaccination contains disease through “herd immunity”

    This is precisely why vaccinating 70% of the stray population is the most effective way to combat the spread of rabies.  And why culling might make it worse. A healthy vaccinated stray population acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of the disease. Please share this information widely and collectively urge the authorities to…

  • Message from a World Animal Protection vet

    We need to keep repeating this information for the benefit of more people so that the public is properly educated about rabies and the most effective way to stop its spread. Please share this widely. We appeal to the authorities to please consider mass vaccination as a more compassionate and effective method of addressing the…

  • Join Dr Luke Gamble of WVS for a webinar today

    Please see this: https://www.facebook.com/1011757392187920/photos/a.1011832215513771.1073741827.1011757392187920/1015243418505984/?type=3&theater

  • “Culling strays is inhumane, whatever your argument is”

    Please share this widely: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2015/09/22/culling-strays-is-inhumane-whatever-your-argument-is/ We frequently speak up and criticise our government for embarrassing us, yet do not feel embarrassed when we ourselves display a third world mindset towards innocent animals who we bred to be our companions and cannot speak up for themselves. And because of our laziness and unwillingness to be inconvenienced, 50,000…

  • Fact sheet: Diagnosis of rabies in animals and humans

    In the past few days, we have been reading a flurry of news about the rabies situation in the northern states. As far as the news reports go, some dogs have been tested positive for rabies, but none of the human dog-bite victims have been tested positive for the disease. There is no human fatality…