Category: Stories (others)

  • News report: Cats dying of suspected poisoning in Sg Buloh area

    If you live in this area, please keep your pets indoors: http://www.fz.com/content/cat-owners-fear-pets-after-10-die-three-weeks

  • Why cats will always walk on fours

    Photo shared by Mei Leng:  And cats do not NEED to go to school ‘coz they are already so smart!

  • Super-toxic rat poison to be pulled from shelves (in the U.S.)

    I wish it would happen in our country… http://www.care2.com/causes/victory-super-toxic-rat-poisons-will-be-pulled-from-store-shelves.html (please click to read whole article) An excerpt: Animal advocates and environmentalists are celebrating an announcement that the makers of d-CON will stop producing a number of super-toxic rat poisons and pull products from store shelves by early next year. The announcement came as part of an agreement that…

  • This officer stopped traffic to let a duck family cross the highway

    We salute thee, Sir! http://mostamazingviews.com/finished-driving-officer-noticed-something-sidewalk-stopped-traffic-made-precious/   What a great example for all of us: to pay attention even to smallest things and always be compassionate and helpful. Let’s start doing more good things for others, don’t forget that the more you give, the more you will receive. Fauna mortality as result of roadkill is very…

  • Germany’s waste-free supermarket

    We encourage everyone to be eco-friendly, to live a “green” life and of course, to reduce the use of plastic bags to reduce the dangers it poses to marine life, amongst other reasons. Take a look at this innovative idea: http://www.gizmag.com/original-unverpackt-germany-waste-free-supermarket/32376/   When it comes to sustainability, you might know Germany best for its renewable energy ambitions and…

  • Two kittens for adoption in Penang – one adopted, one more to go (Shuli de la Fuente-Lau’s)

    Updates: Carmichael (the boy) was adopted on 6th June 2014. Ashley is still available. Please help spread the word. The original post: If you are able to help, please contact Shuli directly. From: Shuli de la Fuente-Lau <shuli.lau@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 7:51 PM Subject: Re: Kittens in Need of a Loving Home To: Chan…

  • 133 more cosmetics companies want to stop animal testing on their products!

    http://www.care2.com/causes/these-cosmetics-companies-want-to-keep-animal-testing-out-of-beauty-products.html Groundbreaking legislation to end animal testing for cosmetics in the U.S. just got a big push of support with a public endorsement from dozens of compassionate industry leaders and stakeholders who want to see the ugliness taken out of our quest for beauty. Even though it’s not required in the U.S., cosmetics companies have been using…

  • The challenges in rehoming community animals

    I’ve written about this before, but it’s good to be reminded once in a while. The “R” in CNRM stands for “Rehome” or “Return to Colony (and continue to Manage)”, hence, the “M”. We’ve always said that Rehoming is the greatest challenge in the CNRM process. It is easy enough to Care. It is fairly…

  • Some companies that test on animals

    Following our post on the Beagle Freedom Project (http://animalcare.my/2014/05/26/beagle-freedom-project/), we thought you might like this follow up: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=911076075585213&set=a.574287555930735.151001.198519903507504&type=1&fref=nf https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cruelty-cutter/id794639918 Do you use any of the above products? Let’s please do the needful and go cruelty-free! Let the beagles and other animals live freely, safely and happily!

  • Give them ten, folks!

      “Give them ten” as a tagline means that besides the metaphorical “nine lives” that cats have, let’s give them ten. By getting them neutered, we save more lives; it not only provides better wellbeing for that one cat, but it saves lives by not producing more! So, let’s give them ten, folks! http://animalcare.my/cnrm/

  • Cat for adoption in KL (Ooi Bee Ean’s)

    If you are able to adopt this cat, please contact Ms Ooi (hp 0162086628) directly. Ms Ooi’s location is Kuala Lumpur. From: Ooi BE <ooibeeean@gmail.com> Date: Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:52 PM Subject: Cute cat for adoption To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr Chan Kindly check with your friend whether they can take in one more…

  • Capri has cataracts, and receives a special gift from our reader!

    We heard from Mary’s sister that Capri has cataracts, so one of our readers sent a supply of the eye-drops, Can-See, all the way to Alor Setar for Capri. He met April and April’s friend, Daisy, but Capri was too scared and she ran into the house to hide. We thank all our readers for…

  • Pepper the Cat delivers safely! (Rani and Jerusha’s)

    Jerusha Emmanuel and her sister, Jethra Evangeline, became cat-feeders, paving and leading the way for their parents (!) after reading my books. Of course kudos to mum, Rani Jarjan, too, for her guidance! On the left, the girls with their father. On the right, the girls with their mother, Rani (at the back). Recently, the…

  • Goat who refused to eat jumps for joy when reunited with best friend, a donkey!

    A very touching and happy video: http://elitedaily.com/news/world/animals-feelings-sad-goat-refused-eat-without-donkey-bff/608615/ You will love this! You will love them being reunited and you will certainly love the person who drove 14 hours on a round trip to reunite Jellybean with Mr G, the goat.  And you will love the fact that their sanctuary has vowed never to separate them…ever! We…

  • Our policeman rescues a kitten

    Kudos to our policeman, L/Kpl Munir Mansor, from Pagoh, Johor! http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/05/26/rescue-policeman-will-never-forget/