Month: September 2023

  • Einstein’s and his cat, Tiger

    Einstein derived a lot of company from his cat, Tiger. Isaac Newton was also very fond of his cat, Spithead. “If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.” – Albert Einstein There can be little doubt that Einstein enjoyed Tiger’s company, especially when he had difficulties,…

  • Charles Bukowski’s thoughts on having many cats

    The source: https://www.facebook.com/Abcdogrescue/posts/pfbid0g5LR48aqXrnrVKv22V755uqjFtUZnpH6EHgqhXJNYHGsS4Pe2nn5XAB2tCgSHF4Ql “Having many cats is good. If you feel bad, you look at the cats and you feel better, because they know that everything is just the way it is. You don’t have to be nervous about anything. And they know it. They are saviors. The more cats you have, the longer you will…

  • Minnie’s intermittent fasting and other tales about dental hygiene

    We all know that intermittent fasting is now a very fashionable way of eating for humans. But did you know that cats know how to do it too? And they are WAY smarter than us as well. They know how to have “cheat days”. They don’t do it blindly. Minnie does intermittent fasting every once…

  • Indy and Cleo’s subcut for today

    My plan is to gradually increase the volume of the subcut fluids for Cleo and Indy. Gradually, being the operative word here, because too much fluids might tax of the heart as well as, ironically, the kidneys too. Ever since Cleo started getting 150ml daily, her appetite has improved tremendously. But perhaps the Astro Oil’s…

  • Our taiji cats at work again and some reflections

    Here are Gerald and Misty, hard at work! They accompany me on my walks, but only at the park (which is safer for them and they know this) and as well as for taiji. On a more serious note: Why street dogs and cats live amongst us It was our human ancestors, many thousands of…

  • Cow Mau at the park!

    I’ve been wanting to take Cow Mau to the park for an experience at a different environment. And it is also not likely that he would try to escape. First, in the harness. But he clearly did not like it, so I took the harness off after that. Of course Cow was wary of the…

  • A treat for Uncle Lee’s Dogs!

    Alden from Chef B Sdn Bhd contacted Joy to ask if any rescuer or shelter might be interested in receiving frozen cooked rice and cooked roasted chicken. We contacted four shelters as well as Uncle Lee and he said he would definitely appreciate some. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity, Alden! Alden…

  • Indy’s subcut fluids

    Indy responded really well after the first subcut of 250ml. His demeanour improved instantly and his appetite came back. It was really very encouraging. Then, after 2 days (because the earlier instruction by the vet was 250ml on alternate days), I saw him go down again. So I figured he probably needs daily subcut to…

  • The Blondies

    Hello, Samantha and girls!

  • Indy’s subcut sessions

    The vet agreed that Indy should have 150ml of subcut fluids daily until the revisit next week. Hey, Indy! You’re going to have this daily from now, ok?

  • Come down please, Indy

    Indy is also very hard to feed, but we now know it must have been due to his kidney degeneration. But then again, Indy has always been a very choosy cat when it comes to food too. For many months now, I’ve been yanking him off the platforms in order to take him down to…

  • Getting Riley to eat

    Riley is about the hardest cat to feed in our house. And why so? She is VERY choosy and also, like Kai, would rather play. I dare say Riley is the most choosy cat amongst the 18 of them. Nowadays, what will she eat willingly on her own? Cubgrub Chicken topped with an adequate amount…

  • Gerald gets Misty’s throne (a simple lesson in charity)

    Aww… Gerald has been enduring all the bullying from Creamy for days now. So this morning, Misty let Gerald sit in her throne. Awww….good girl, Misty. Good girl! The throne is Misty’s favourite spot, but she’s decided to give it to Gerald today. This is what best friends do. They give up what they love…

  • Portrait time again (the Blondies, Tabs and Riley)

    Here are today’s portraits! Akira, Kai and Samantha. Indra Riley Tabs on her RM520 rattan chair with (ahem!) lumbar support! You humans have no chance to sit on it.

  • The story of the rattan chair and the plastic stool

    Recently, I bought this RM520 rattan chair with lumbar support for my husband who had complained of back pain. Look who is sitting on the RM520 chair and who is sitting on the RM30 plastic stool now?