Category: Stories (others)

  • Xiao Hong Guo is on the way back to Mentakab now (Chai Sheau Peng’s)

    Thanks to the kind vet who lent Ms Chai a cage, Ms Chai’s friend has already collected XHG (Xiao Hong Gou) from the vet in Subang and they are now on their way back to Mentakab. Home sweet home….soon! We are in the midst of settling the bill with the vet. We are offering our…

  • The “Small Girl” who made a huge difference (by Adzhar Ibrahim)

    This is Adzhar Ibrahim’s story about his rescued cat, Small Girl (or Smaww Gurr). He is my No. 1 favourite FMT columnist. The story: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2024/01/14/the-small-girl-who-made-a-huge-difference/ It’s sad that he had to have Small Girl euthanised (end-stage kidney failure), but it’s not our place to judge. He did it out of his compassion and at least…

  • Updates on the TVT dog from Mentakab (Chai Sheau Peng’s)

    I have been constant contact with Ms Chai ever since we agreed to help with our medical and neutering aid for this TVT dog, named Xiao Hong Gou (it means Little Red Dog in Mandarin). The latest development is that XHG is still refusing the eat and if this goes on, the chemo treatment cannot…

  • South Korea passes bill to ban sale and consumption of dog meat (with a 3 years’ grace period)

    The news: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/south-korea-ban-sale-consumption-dog-meat-101704781852418.html Excerpts: South Korea’s Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to prohibit the consumption and sale of dog meat, marking the end of a centuries-old practice. The move reflects a shift in societal attitudes towards animal welfare, with an increasing number of Koreans viewing dogs as family members. The legislation reads, “This law…

  • Bhutan took 14 years to do it! We?

    Recently, Bhutan has been in the international news for successfully neutering all stray dogs after a 14-year long project. The news: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/bhutan-becomes-first-country-to-sterilise-all-stray-dogs-after-14-year-long-project-92557 Bhutan has declared itself the first country in the world to have completely sterilised and vaccinated its entire stray dog population, following a 14-year dog population control programme. A global animal charity, Humane…

  • Cognitive decline: Research shows pets can benefit the elderly

    The article: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/01/07/cognitive-decline-pets-could-benefit-older-adults-who-live-alone/ Some excerpts: Now, researchers at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, have investigated social isolation among older people, and more specifically the potential association between living with a pet and cognitive decline. They used data from several waves of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, including 7,945 participants aged 50 and over,…

  • Beware of scammers who use charity accounts

    Today, I was alerted to a scam which has brought much difficulties to a certain animal NGO in the Klang Valley, including the freezing of their bank accounts and significant disruptions in receiving donations which has affected their good work. My purpose of writing about it is so that other NGOs will be aware of…

  • Human behaviours that can cause cats undue stress

    I just chanced upon this article and I agree with everything in it: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/01/03/dressing-cats-up-can-cause-them-undue-stress-experts-say/ The contents of this article has inspired me to share these, below: Dressing up pets – I do not understand why some parents must dress up their pets (dogs and cats). Some claim that their pets like it. I do not…

  • After 34 years, a reprieve and blessing for Singapore’s clandestine cats

    The news: https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2024/01/03/singapores-clandestine-cats-can-soon-legally-call-the-city-state-home/110340 Excerpts: The fluffy ragdoll lives with Sunny in defiance of a 34-year-old law banning cats in the government-built apartments that house the vast majority of Singaporeans. Luckily for Mooncake, Singapore plans to scrap the ban later this year, freeing Sunny from the threat of a S$4,000 (RM13,974) fine or her pet’s potential…

  • On the cat walk: Following the tiger’s footsteps and preserving the tiger colony in Malaysia

    Happy New Year, everyone! We start off the year with a timely message and news about the urgent need for tiger conservation in our country. The news: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/30/paw-patrol-how-to-walk-in-a-tigers-footsteps-in-the-forests-of-malaysia?CMP=share_btn_wa Excerpts: Braving bloodsucking leeches and the blazing Malaysian sun, four volunteers trudge along the heavily forested Marcus trail in Malaysia’s Sungai Yu ecological corridor, which plays a…

  • All aboard the school bus, doggies!

    We would like to end the year with an uplifting post! May these happy doggies and knowing that there are such kind people in the world put a smile on your face! Happy New Year, folks!!

  • A Chinese herbal medicine to stop bleeding in mast cell cancer and other holistic supplements for cancer in pets (a sharing)

    Disclaimer: This is only a sharing from a friend with good intentions. If your pet has a similar issue, kindly consult your veterinarian for professional advice and only use any medication or supplements that have been approved by them. My friend who has nursed several dogs stricken with cancer and is currently also nursing another…

  • 2 dogs for urgent adoption in Tanjung Malim (requested by Zaleha Ramli)

    Updates on 29th Dec 2023: Great news!! A potential adopter has been found!!  The original post: Zaleha Ramli is helping her friend, Norsafarina Munir, to rehome these 2 dogs urgently. They would very much prefer a home, but failing that, a shelter is fine too. If you are interested to adopt these dogs, Zaleha says…

  • A friend’s home-prepared food for her dogs and many cats (a sharing)

    “You are what you eat” – this saying applies to us humans and to animals too. So, a pet’s wellbeing is largely dependent on what they eat and this means, what we feed them because they don’t hunt anymore, they totally depend on us for their food. So, what the best food to give them?…

  • A Brazilian priest who cares for street dogs and finds them homes – Father Juan Pablo

    Salute! This wonderful story is shared by my dear friend, Bernice. The story: https://scoop.upworthy.com/priest-brings-stray-dogs-to-mass-help-them-find-loving-forever-homes Photo credit: https://www.facebook.com/CAServiceDogs/posts/brazilian-priest-juan-pablo-takes-abandoned-dogs-off-the-streets-feeds-and-bathe/4513288872016143/ When anyone uses one’s beliefs, faith, principles or religion for good, that’s always a good thing!