Month: September 2015

  • Neutering aid for 1 cat in Kuantan (Fatimatuzzahara bt Zulkifley’s)

    We have sponsored RM100 for the spaying of Kuro. From: Zahara Zulkifley Date: Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 7:59 PM Subject: Re: tak ada gambar (Kuro) To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr Chan, Sorry for the delay, the post arrived faster  than my email. I am applying subsidy for another female cat that I…

  • Neutering aid for 1 cat in KL (Lim Ai Mooi’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM100 for the spaying of Smoothie. From: Lim Ai Mooi Date: Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 1:05 PM Subject: To: “chankahyein@gmail.com” <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr Chan, Re : Neutering Subsidy This is another female cat at my back alley. Caught her on Sunday and sent for neutering on Monday. Sorry about the…

  • Neutering aid for 4 cats in KL (Wong Yee Heng & Chan Kwai Fuae’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM320 for the spaying of 2 female cats and the castration of 2 male cats. Ms Wong sent these photos:

  • Neutering aid for 3 cats in KL (Sia Chew Wah’s)

    We have fully sponsored RM220 for the castration of Big Flower, Small Flower and Small Black. We have spoken to Mdm Sia on the phone since she is a new applicant. She has a few pregnant cats and she will let them deliver first before getting them spayed once they are ready. This claim is…

  • Rabies control, seeking help from Mission Rabies

    We have written to Mission Rabies to seek advice and help. We urge you, even as an independent rescuer and caregiver, to do the same. With a bigger voice, maybe we can get the help needed for our street animals and many lives can be saved. Please let’s speak up for the animals. It is extremely…

  • 50,000 rabies vaccine ordered to combat outbreak

    The news: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/21/Rabies-vaccines-50000/ KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has ordered 50,000 doses of rabies vaccines to combat the outbreak in the northern states. Its deputy director-general Dr Kamarudin Md Isa said a request had been made from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) through the Regional Vaccine Bank for Rabies in Asia.…

  • No sign of rabies on dog bite victims so far

    http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/20/No-sign-of-rabies-on-victims-of-dog-bite-so-far/ GEORGE TOWN: None of the people bitten by dogs in Perlis, Kedah and Penang have been infected by rabies. However, 10 of 39 dogs which bit them have tested positive for the disease.  

  • Rabies alert: Preparation

    1.  Please be well-informed of news from reliable sources. In fact, we also need your help in keeping us informed as well. Please email me (chankahyein@gmail.com) if you have reliable news. 2.  Be prepared to get your animals vaccinated against rabies. Rabies can be transmitted to all mammals. Please consult your vet for advice. 3.  Be…

  • URGENT: Volunteers needed at Cat Beach, Penang

    Teviot Fairservis of Cat Lovers International Society (Persatuan Pencinta Kucing Antarabangsa) founded Cat Beach to house street cats due to last year’s declaration by the Chief Minister of Penang of a “Zero Strays Policy”. Cat Beach is located in a fishing village at the beach in Teluk Bahang, Penang. Their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/catbeachpenang?fref=ts Currently, because of the rabies alert,…

  • AnimalCare-Teeyoot tshirts – still open for orders!!

    Thank you very much, everyone, for supporting our first tshirt campaign in collaboration with Teeyoot.com! We managed to hit the minimum of 24 and garnered 32 orders so our Ladies’ BringBackLoveToAnimals (which is a remake of our all-time favourite Faces, but in 5 exciting colours and a new “shape” for the ladies) is definitely going to…

  • 2 puppies for adoption – Adopted! (Nixon Wong’s)

    Update on 11th Oct 2015: Adopted! The original post: If interested, please contact Nixon directly. Location: Klang Valley From: Ni Won Territory Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2015 at 12:20 PM Subject: Fei Zai & Fei Mui for adoption To: chankahyein@gmail.com Morning Dr. Chan, I need your help to find good homes for them. We (rescuers)…

  • Aqua Pets Day 3

    Helping out on Day 3 today were Xiang Jun and Chun Eng. Today was another day of educational efforts and sharing. While the crowd wasn’t too interested in our merchandise… …on all three days, we noticed that the pet apparel shoppe did extremely well. In spite of the economic downturn, many pet owners generously bought…

  • Rabies control: Information from World Animal Protection

    The following information is derived from the World Animal Protection website. Source: http://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/about/animal-protection-beliefs Did you know? 3,000 dogs used to be culled every year in Cali, Colombia for fear of rabies. We persuaded the government to sterilise dogs instead. The number of strays fell by 25%. Dog bites reduced. And when the project ended, 10,000 people…

  • Rabies alert: Mr Lim, we appeal for compassion for the thousands of innocent stray animals

    Rabies is a vaccine-preventable disease. Dr. Francois Meslin of the WHO said, “Dog culling has never had a significant impact on rabies reduction or dog population density anywhere in the world. Only vaccination of at least 70% of the dogs will eradicate rabies.” World Health Organisation studies show that if 70% of dogs are vaccinated…

  • Rabies alert: Penang NGOs lead the way

    More news from Penang: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/ngos-decry-decision-to-kill-strays “In 2013, Penang was declared a rabies infected area and the culling of animals has not resolved the problem. “There are estimated 40,000 street dogs in Penang, we cannot see those lives sacrificed, knowing the problem would still exist. “If killing is the best solution to end a disease, should…