Category: Stories (others)

  • Fireworks had been banned in our country since 1955 until last year

    Fireworks have been illegal in our country since 1955 and are classified in the same category as dynamite. But last year, this government legalised it: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/02/876187/cabinet-agrees-legalise-fireworks-firecrackers The reason? It’s in the news above. All I can say is, “Go figure.” Legalise a product to prevent smuggling and collect taxes? Go figure, folks. This below is…

  • China’s fireworks ban sparks fiery debate

    The news: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-fireworks-ban-sparks-fiery-debate-ahead-lunar-new-year-2023-12-29/ Ancient Chinese people thought that lighting loud firecrackers and fireworks would scare away the “nian”, the mythical monster on the eve of Chinese New Year (note: only on the eve, so the fable goes). That’s what the ancient people thought. But don’t we know better now? Looks like we just don’t. And…

  • Panna’s updates (from Szetoo Yu Ming) and balance of donations re-donated to AnimalCare Fund

    Here are some updates on Panna, the 2-legged former alley cat. Szetoo writes: Panna is doing great and eating well too. His stitches has healed well and it has almost flattened up. The shaven part has also slowly grown back and probably take another month or two to return to normal. He’s now walking like…

  • Mongolia’s new Pet Law to protect animal companions

    Inspiring news for animal lovers: https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animals/mongolia-passes-a-comprehensive-law-for-animal-companions/ Excerpts: Mongolia has achieved a historic milestone in animal rights with the passing of its inaugural law dedicated to protecting animals. Known as The Pet Law, this groundbreaking legislation signifies a significant shift in Mongolia’s approach towards animal welfare and reflects a compassionate legacy deeply ingrained in the nation’s cultural fabric. No longer will homeless…

  • Another inspiring video from My Forever Doggo (Ms Umi Sakinah)

    Kudos to you for your compassion, Ms Umi Sakinah!

  • Please do not be scammed (3 animal NGOs’ story)

    Three animal welfare organisations have been scammed by unscrupulous fraudsters. The news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/01/27/online-scams-target-animal-welfare-organisations/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/01/27/online-scams-target-animal-welfare-organisations/ Please be very careful and do not fall prey to them. Our earlier post when it happened to PAWS: https://animalcare.my/2024/01/05/beware-of-scammers-who-use-charity-accounts/ Now, it has happened to Second Chance and HOPE, Johor.

  • An update from Mentakab (Chai Sheau Peng’s)

    We have not heard from Ms Chai for many days now. She had earlier informed me that she would be sending a dog for neutering on Tuesday this week. And the first TVT dog was supposed to commence TVT treatment as well. The second TVT dog is due to be caught for the same treatment…

  • Please do not promote such videos or photographs

    Very often in the past and even now, I see photos or worse, videos, of animals in danger being circulated with some warped narrative. They are usually animals in mortal danger and being “rescued” in the nick of time by some “hero”. I remember once where a dog or monkey was tied to a railroad…

  • Updates from Mentakab (Chai Sheau Peng’s)

    Ms Chai sent these videos of Xiao Hong Gou and informed us that she still has not managed to catch the 2nd TVT dog (the white one in the last video). XHG was captured by a friend who took her down to a vet in Subang supposedly for neutering and TVT treatment. But after being…

  • Panna poops (solid!) and pees in the litter box!

    Szetoo shared this piece of great news! Remember Panna was having diarrhoea? Well, it’s all good now. Not only that, but Panna walked/crawled into his litter box today to urinate and defecate and it’s solid poop! The sutures will be removed some time next week and a PCV blood test will be done because Panna’s…

  • Updates from Mentakab on Xiao Hong Gou (Chai Sheau Peng’s)

    Here are two pictures that are worth a thousand words. The ear-notch is clearly visible in this picture. Ms Chai says she is not able to take a photo of the surgical wound and we say it is perfectly okay.  The vet has already confirmed that XHG has been spayed. The most important thing is…

  • Xiao Hong Gou’s fantastic appetite and the second TVT dog (Chai Sheau Peng’s)

    I asked how Xiao Hong Gou is doing and Ms Chai says she’s got such a fantastic appetite now and will be fed three times a day to rebuild her health. Even today, XHG has already eaten three big meals, most voraciously too – chicken breast and chicken liver. Now, Ms Chai has to decide…

  • Panna goes to the park! (Szetoo Yu Ming’s)

    This is absolutely lovely! Szetoo and daughter took Panna for an outing to the nearby park this evening and took off his e-collar. Panna urinated twice too. For new readers: Panna is now a two-legged cat. He was discovered with gangrene on both his back legs and the legs were amputated to save his life.…

  • Xiao Hong Gou is back home in Mentakab now! (Chai Sheau Peng’s)

    The journey back home went smoothly and truly, so fast too! As we were still texting with the vet in Subang, Ms Chai sent these videos! Home sweet home!! Be it ever so humble…there’s no place like home, as the song goes! Look at how voraciously XHG is eating!! Homecooked food beats them all, right?…

  • Panna is home!!! (Szetoo Yu Ming’s)

    Panna was discharged today and he is now HOME in Szetoo’s house!! We will write a separate post for the Medical Aid we have provided for Panna (coming up next) with a message of thanks from Szetoo. But right now, rejoice! Panna is home and now begins a new chapter in his life, with some…