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Update: The kittens didn’t make it. But we thank the people who responded to help. The original post: If you are able to help, please contact Jason directly at <removed>. Location: Puchong From: Jason <removed> Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 6:45 PM Subject: 2 day old kitten To: chankahyein@gmail.com Dear Dr Chan I hope…

Thanks to a kind rescuer and the ACRES rescue team, a baby bat is reunited with his mum! The story: http://mothership.sg/2015/10/amazing-footage-shows-acres-animal-rescuers-in-spore-reuniting-baby-fruit-bat-with-its-mom/ The video: (it’s very touching and has a happy ending) It goes to show that what is required is kindness, effort and definitely, the right kind of knowledge! Animals, by nature, can do some things on…

I grew up loving Disney cartoons. And as I recall, even as a child, there were many clips in Disney cartoons that left indelible marks in my mind, particularly about animal rights. While Disney cartoons are always centred around the idealistic theme of kindness, goodness and good overcoming evil and may thus seem a little…

Hopeful news: http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2015/10/15/penang-targeting-to-vaccinate-10000-dogs/ Penang is targeting to vaccinate some 10,000 stray dogs in a bid to prevent the recurrence of rabies. The disease in the state is also now declared as being under control with no new reported cases. State Veterinary Services Department deputy chief director Dr Kamaruddin Isa said that some 50,000 doses have been…

Happy news on 13th October 2015, from Koo: Good news! After 18 FB postings, 57 comments, 616 likes and 481 shares, the husky owner has been found!! I will get the owner to microchip and buy an engraved ID tag for their husky. Thank you all! The original post: If this if your dog or if…

Finally. http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/10/09/Penang-stop-culling-stray-dogs/ http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2015/10/09/penang-declared-free-of-rabies-halts-dog-culling/ “The idea that some lives matter less than others is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” – Paul Farmer We pray for the thousands of dogs and puppies who were needlessly killed during this senseless culling spree. May they all be in a better place now. To all Penang animal…

As reported in TheStar: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/10/06/DVS-to-work-with-NGO-animal-welfare/ Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said a special committee had already been formed comprising both DVS and NGO representatives. “This marks a new beginning of a close cooperation and eventually it will become a new platform to work together on animal issues,” Ahmad Shabery told a…

A sharing from a reader: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09/29/dying-dog-incredible-transformation-animal-aid_n_8212980.html Please click on the link, watch the whole video and BE inspired by what kindness can do! Kudos, Animal Aid Unlimited India!! He was spotted by the roadside, not moving at all. It took awhile before he began to respond to human touch. With proper treatment, his skin healed in…

This is shared on the Stop Killing Start Vaccinating FB page: https://www.facebook.com/1011757392187920/photos/a.1012035228826803.1073741829.1011757392187920/1018820518148274/?type=3&theater Please take a look at the statistics and do the needful. The mark of a good leader is one who will find the most compassionate way to solve a problem; not opt to kill. It takes a great person to be able to…

Across the world, animal lovers are speaking up with a bigger collective voice for the animals. Let’s celebrate the achievements! 17 facts that prove that animals are winning: http://www.peta.org/features/animals-are-winning/?utm_campaign=100215%20PETA%20E-News&utm_source=PETA%20E-Mail&utm_medium=E-News For example: Mexico is the 10th country in the world to ban the use of animals in circuses. Click on the link and read more! In…

Enjoy this heart-warming video from Mercy for Animals! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6qEtgFCJOI It shows us how similar dogs and pigs are…

Watch this heart-warming video! It shows a mother duck quacking for help when her ducklings had fallen into a drain and these officers rescued all her ducklings, even from across a busy highway. Mother duck asking for help. All but one of her ducklings had fallen through the drainhole. Mother duck waits patiently with her…

This is from the Stop Killing Start Vaccinating FB page. Please share widely. Source: https://www.facebook.com/1011757392187920/photos/pcb.1018036448226681/1018035461560113/?type=3&theater PLEASE SHARE WIDELY – OPEN LETTER sent to Chief Minister and DVS Deputy Directors by 16 international, regional, and Malaysian organizations (an effort organized by Asia for Animals Coalition) addressing mass culling in Penang – on the risks of mass culling…

The following youtubes are available on Stop Killing Start Vaccinating’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/STOP-Killing-START-Vaccinating-1011757392187920/timeline/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpgOq0E5E_w&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL0RpgE-8-A&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvw1nk7In4M&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHXO7vZhFQI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUQgCmWaukg&feature=youtu.be