We have provided a full sponsorship of RM130 for the castration of this male cat, Calcifer.
Ms Shahnaz is a new applicant. Welcome onboard!
Besides the neutering, Calcifer was also prescribed antiobiotics, an eyedrop, multivitamins, medication, given Frontline Combo and boarded for 8 days.
Below are some of Ms Shahnaz’s correspondence with us in March this year.
Previous correspondence in March-April 2024:
I am a student at HELP University, and I noticed several students advocating for animal care and your efforts. I live in Bangsar South, where residents have been feeding three stray cats since January of this year. However, about two weeks ago, the management put up a sign asking residents not to feed the cats. I was wondering if you would be able to take them in and put them up for adoption. They are really friendly cats. Please let me know.
We replied with a list of adoption portals and also information about the importance of neutering.
I realized I hadn’t responded earlier. Thank you for sharing the information with me. I’ve checked out the links you provided and I’ve made a post about them in several pages. I’m interested in applying for the neutering aid. Could you give me more information on the application process and how long will it take to receive the aid? Initially, I planned to cover the expenses myself, but I’ve learned that the male cat requires surgery for a diaphragmatic hernia, which is costly. Right now, my priority is ensuring he receives the necessary medical care. Hence, I need financial assistance to have the other two female cats spayed. One of them has given birth (been two months) and I’d like to get them spayed before there’s another round of litter.
We replied offering our medical aid for the cat with hernia as long as he is eventually neutered. We also offered our neutering aid for the two female cats.
Thank you for your reply. The links you’ve shared are indeed very detailed and useful. Thank you for letting me know about the medical aid as well. I’m a little confused about the ears being notched, I believe this would be something the vet has to do once the cats are spayed?
We explained the importance of ear-notching and that the vet has to be informed to get it done during the neutering procedure. Ms Shahnaz replied with an emoji and that was the end of the correspondence then.
This is Ms Shahnaz’s updates on the three cats:
The male cat had his diaphragmatic hernia surgery in June and was neutered in July. He is now healthy and active, and he was adopted two days ago. Another female cat was spayed and has also been adopted. Unfortunately, the third rescue went missing in July. Despite efforts to find her, I could not find her, and I am hoping she was adopted by one of the residents. I did not claim expenses for these rescues as I was unable to cover the costs upfront and apply for aid, so I sought donations instead.
Regarding Calcifer, I have some savings and decided to handle the situation myself with a bit of assistance, as I am still working part-time and studying full-time.
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