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Source: http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/07/20/abandoned-dog-traveled-4-miles-every-night-so-they-finally-followed-her-and-wow/ The human race still has a very long way to go when it comes to the treatment of animals. Things are changing, however, as more people are starting to realize that most beings on this planet, if not all beings, share something in common within their hearts; love, care, emotion, altruism, affection and consciousness.…

Salute!! (Your heart might stop a few times watching this video, but don’t worry, the whole duck family made it across safely, up to the last little duckling – thanks to the heroic biker!) http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/biker-helps-ducks-cross-highway/ When traffic is piling up on the road and you’ve got places to go, it can be tempting to want…

Aznita shared this: http://mashable.com/2014/07/20/ikea-dog-adoption/ It’s Ikea Singapore teaming up with shelters to help rehome their dogs by encouraging customers to adopt the shelter dogs. We hope other retail outlets and malls will follow too.  Photo shoot!   A friend who has done the math told me that if each household were to adopt ONE (yes, just…

If you would like to adopt Hanson, please contact Pooi Ling directly. Location: Klang Valley From: Pooi Ling <plchee@gmail.com>Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 2:28 PMSubject: Dog for adoptionTo: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dr chan, This handsome dog has been dumped with choke chain and metal chain near my house. He is quite good looking, friendly to…

Now, this is what we hope to see in our country too…. Source: http://blog.petflow.com/pugedon-street-recycle-box/?f=1&utm_content=buffer8317b&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_source=sungazing&utm_campaign=PFPost#JuaWY4cYariioEpA.01 Produced by Pugedom, this is a public recycling bin, but it doubles up as a feeding station for street dogs. There is a water bowl and a food bowl. What a wonderful world it is when children are inculcated to be kind…

I like this: http://www.tickld.com/x/why-dogs-never-actually-die-this-guy-nails-it I particularly like this piece of writing, not so much for what you read at face value, but the deeper meaning embedded in it. For me, there is an underlying message in it that we should not anthropomorphise animals. How we view or fear “dying” may not be how an animal views…

If you are able to help, please contact Kate Loh directly. Thank you. Location: Puchong, Selangor From: Kate Loh <kate.hr@anggunkl.com>Date: Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 4:18 PMSubject: stray puppies too many for meTo: “\”Dr. Chan”\”” <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Kah Yein I have to write to you again.  Previously, it was about a stray mother dog and her six puppies.…

Take a look at how adopting a dog can literally save veterans’ lives: http://www.lifebuzz.com/dog-saves-veteran/ When Air Force Senior Airman David Sharpe returned from his deployment, he was diagnosed with PTSD and mild depression. He felt angry, and at times even violent. Over the next few weeks, Sharpe became suicidal. Then a friend suggested that they go…

Ref: http://animalcare.my/2014/07/08/ella-gives-birth-to-two-beautiful-kittens/ Bernice sent these: Ella was a pregnant cat (with deformed hind legs) in Penang, fed by Bernice’s friend, Andrew. But Andrew would be migrating soon, so he needed to find a home for Ella and he didn’t want her giving birth on the street. So we blogged for help and adoption. Our reader helped…

Ref: http://animalcare.my/2014/07/06/a-sunday-rescue-story-8-adult-cats-and-4-babies/ These two 4-month old kittens are also from our rescue on 6th July 2014. Both have been vaccinated. The Siamese is currently booked by one of the clinic’s clients. We are looking for a home for the grey male tabby (another bunny-coloured one!). If you would like to adopt the grey tabby, please contact…

From the Humane Society of the United States: In case you haven’t already heard, we have a fantastic chimpanzee update to share with you. All of the federally owned chimpanzees from New Iberia Research Center — more than 100 individuals — have officially moved to Chimp Haven, the National Chimpanzee sanctuary in Keithville, Louisiana. This is…

Ref: http://animalcare.my/2014/07/09/rucby-lost-dog-in-ss17-lee-joo-ees/ Great news!! From: JooEe Lee Date: Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 7:59 PMSubject: Re: Lost Dog (SS17)To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr Chan Thank you for your suggestion of printing flyer! I’ve found the dog! Rather, the man who found my dog saw the notice we put up and he just called! Am so happy.…

Eileen Ng contacted us a few minutes ago. She spotted this cat (photo below) and the cat looks weak and in need of medical attention. Eileen is requesting help for this cat. If you are able to help, please contact Eileen for further details. Her hp is 019-3203875. Location: Klang Valley Thank you.

Ref: http://animalcare.my/2014/07/08/urgent-help-and-home-needed-for-little-kitten-living-in-rubbish-chute-jay-lam-wei-siongs/ We contacted Jay to ask if transport assistance might be helpful for the kitten (we could not find anyone to adopt, but a friend was willing to help with transport to the clinic, if that might be helpful since Jay did not have his car at that time). Here’s Jay’s reply below. The kitten has…