Category: Stories (others)

  • More on compassion fatigue

    Here’s another article, shared by Koo, on the subject of compassion fatigue: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/columnists/pamela-yip/20150315-compassion-fatigue-can-easily-hurt-caregivers-health-and-more.ece  Some of us might be afflicted by it, unknowingly. “A compassion-fatigued caregiver could certainly be susceptible to breaking the rules with someone else’s money,” said Patricia Smith, founder of the Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project and the keynote speaker at the symposium. “This happens…

  • Get obsessed…with your cat(s)!

    Joy shared this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/15/how-cats-help-us_n_6809820.html

  • Train the brain! (A very happy brain)

    This is so lovely and simple. Gratitude, compassion and caring for others (especially animals!) brings happiness! Please share widely. http://www.upworthy.com/a-doctors-advice-for-inner-happiness-is-so-easy-that-i-wasnt-a-believer-until-i-tried-it?c=ufb2

  • A TNR success story

    Koo shares this: http://www.animalsheltering.org/resources/magazine/nov-dec-2013/asm-novdec-2013/the-challenge-of-a-rural-tnr.html In October 2012, six months after Jordan wrapped up the Ashford TNR program, OCAR opened its new brick-and-mortar sanctuary in Ashford, and Jordan was chosen to be its feline director. She’s happy as can be that people aren’t calling OCAR to take their barn cats. “I solved that problem,” she says, “before…

  • Turn IKEA beds into…what else? Cat beds, of course!

    Chen Chen shared this: http://www.boredpanda.com/japanese-cat-bed-ikea-duktig/ Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face even if you’ve had a totally lousy day! Dog: Why am I on the lower bunk? Cat: How is that even a question?? Photo courtesy: petbunkbedhack Photo courtesy: Livedoor Don’t you just want to….get some plank and hammer up a bed this weekend? (I’m…

  • Born without eyes, Smiley the Dog inspires everyone as a therapy dog!

    Shared by Adeline: http://mashable.com/2015/03/11/therapy-dog-born-without-eyes/?utm_cid=mash-com-fb-main-link Now at nearly 12-years-old, Smiley has led a happy, healthy life, despite his rough start. Smiley, a golden retriever rescued by Joanne George of Stouffville, Canada, was born with dwarfism and without eyes. Thanks to George, the gentle pup became a certified therapy dog through the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program.…

  • Rest in peace, Mr Sam Simon (co-creator of The Simpsons and animal lover)

    Mr Sam Simon passed away on 8th March 2015. Did you know he was a vegetarian (later vegan) and an animal lover?  He has done so much for animals and now, his money continues helping them. Rest in peace, Mr Simon. Take a look: http://www.care2.com/causes/8-ways-simpsons-co-creator-sam-simon-is-helping-animals-before-he-dies.html Simon has been doing amazing things for animals for years. He’s been…

  • Newborn kitten for urgent adoption (James Ng’s)

    If you are able to help, please contact James directly. Thank you. Location: Klang Valley From: James Ng <james.nkh@gmail.com> Date: Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 10:09 PM Subject: need a new home and carer for this little fellow To: chankahyein@gmail.com Hi, I found a kitten in a garden/flower bed last evening, less than 10 days…

  • Cat family for adoption (Nazlin Mat Zin’s)

    Please contact Nazlin directly if you are able to help. Location: Klang Valley From: Nazlin Mat Zin <ekinaz08@gmail.com> Date: Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 10:01 PM Subject: Mother cat and 4 kittens for adoption To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Hi Dr. Chan, I would like to seek your favor to advertise this post on your…

  • Cleaning up pet hair

    These tips might help: http://www.reshareworthy.com/cleaning-up-pet-hair/ Hmm…unfortunately, I don’t have a dryer! But the other tips might just work. But then again, I don’t really mind pet hair….(that’s lazy me speaking, of course!)

  • Goodbye, Mr Leonard Nimoy

    May you be in a peaceful place, Mr Leonard Nimoy. “Live long and prosper” – Leonard Nimoy. He certainly did, as a vegetarian too. https://www.facebook.com/KindMeal.my?fref=nf Write-up and photo courtesy of KindMeal.my: Leonard Nimoy, 1931 – 2015 We say farewell to the man we all knew as Star Trek’s stoic and faultlessly logical Mr. Spock; Leonard…

  • Recycling makes the world go round

    Mrs Wong shared this: http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Features/2015/02/16/Where-do-old-clothes-go/ Go green. Please donate to recycle. It helps other humans, it helps the environment and the animals too! SOMEWHERE in Kenya, there could be a girl heading for work wearing that red Zara blouse which you got for yourself two Chinese New Years ago. And one guy could be wearing that…

  • Lost chihuahua in SS17, Subang Jaya (Marsha Tuen’s)

    Updates: Our deepest condolences to Marsha on the demise of Chica. May Chica be in a peaceful place now. The original post: If you have any information on Chica, please contact Marsha immediately. Thank you. From: Marsha Tuen <marsha_tuen@hotmail.com> Date: Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 8:07 PM Subject: Lost Chihuahua Dog at SS17, Subang Jaya To:…

  • Kudos to our Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat!!

    The link: https://www.facebook.com/BombaMalaysia.syed/posts/10152672873766762 Syabas dan terima kasih!!  

  • This 109-year old man knits sweaters for penguins!

    What a kind man! And he is the oldest person in Australia too. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2949049/The-109-year-old-man-knits-sweaters-PENGUINS-Meet-Alfie-Date-Australia-s-oldest-man-creates-tiny-clothes-spare-time.html Being Australia’s oldest person hasn’t slowed down Alfie Date, who launched a knitting mission just twelve hours after arriving at his new retirement home to provide jumpers for penguins in need. Alfred ‘Alfie’ Date is 109 years old, and began knitting…