Category: Stories (others)

  • Sea Shepherd Australia – in defense of whales

    Bernice shared this: http://www.seashepherd.org.au/news-and-media/2014/01/05/sea-shepherd-locates-whale-poachers-1554 Please be informed that some photographs may be disturbing. An excerpt: Sea Shepherd Australia Managing Director, Jeff Hansen, stated, “The Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary has been tainted by the illegal slaughter of these beautiful and majestic Minke Whales by the ruthless, violent and barbaric actions of the Japanese whale poachers. No one…

  • Puppy teaching puppy to go down stairs!

    Shared by Mei Leng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDKDC_IUnOA&feature=youtube_gdata_player These are the little good things in life!

  • Are you a pet parent?

    Happy New Year, everyone! This is shared by Cindy Lim: It is a very apt and good reminder to all of us who are pet parents. Adopting a pet is a huge responsibility and once adopted, we need to have the commitment to see him/her through. Pets do fall ill, they may get injured, they…

  • Dog and cat for adoption in Puchong (Lyzz Sew Shew Lai’s)

    The location is Puchong, Selangor. If you are interested to adopt these animals, please contact Lizz Sew directly. Thank you. From: lizz sew <lizzann7@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 6:18 PM Subject: dog and cat for adoption To: “chankahyein@gmail.com” <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr Chan, My name is Lizz Sew. I need help about adoption for my dog…

  • Adopter needed for cat family in Samarahan (Affan Zanilla’s)

    If you are able to help, please contact Affan directly. Kindly forward this link to your friends and family in Kuching or Samarahan. From: Affan Zanila <affanzanila93@yahoo.com> Date: Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 11:25 PM Subject: HELP: Looking for adopter near Kuching or Samarahan To: chankahyein@gmail.com HELP! I’m a UNIMAS student here in Samarahan currently looking for…

  • Marks & Spencer: Doing the right thing for the animals!

    A reader shared this: http://plana.marksandspencer.com/we-are-doing/natural-resources/stories/26/ Cruelty Free International & BUAV chief executive Michelle Thew says, “We applaud Marks & Spencer for taking this step to prove its cruelty-free retailer status.

  • Oreo enjoys his Christmas Eve snack!

    Again, we are delighted to hear from Oreo Bartholomeow Balestorm whose parents purchased Monge and Primal through us by pooling together orders for 3 cats, namely, Oreo and his friends, Pumpkin and Toby, who reside in Penang! Oreo got his first taste of Primal and he says: Dear Dr Chan, As promised, here are some…

  • One woman’s Christmas gift to the dogs in her town

    Shared by Cindy Lim: http://theilovedogssite.com/woman-offers-amazing-christmas-gift-to-all-the-dogs-in-her-town/?utm_content=img-group&utm_source=FB_AllDogPages&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=ChristmsGiftForTown_12-22-13 When Kerri Hatcher Fickling, a passionate dog rescuer and foster mom from Macon, Georgia noticed a problem in her city, she did something amazing about it. In early December, Kerri made a post on her Facebook page offering pay for the spaying of all female dogs in her town. Not just…

  • Medicine for pain relief and arthritis for pets to be given away (by Dr Alida Mahyuddin)

    Dr Alida Mahyuddin has offered the following. If you are interested, please write to her directly (email address below). Thank you, Doc! From: Alidamahyuddin <alidamahyuddin@outlook.my> Date: Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 8:53 PM Subject: Natural pain relief To: chankahyein@gmail.com Dear Dr Chan, I wonder if i can ask you a favour to put this up in your…

  • A young woman, with Lush Cosmetics and Humane Society International do their part to bring much needed awareness on animal testing

    It’s gross, but you have to read this, please: http://creestalbreeze.tumblr.com/post/29586702897/a-young-woman-was-restrained-force-fed-and As the article says, animal testing is often hidden. You can, like me, to play it safe, don’t use any cosmetics at all (I use only cruelty-free soap and toothpaste), or use only products that are not tested on animals. I learnt about animal testing when…

  • If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?

    Words for wisdom from Timeless Wisdom (by Eknath Eswaran): If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind? – PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY I am an incorrigible optimist. I’m aware of the threats that surround us, but I haven’t lost my faith, I haven’t lost my hope. And I haven’t lost my confidence that people working together harmoniously…

  • 3-legged male cat for URGENT adoption – Adopter FOUND! (Bandar Puteri Vet, Puchong)

    Updates at 12.30pm: We have found an adopter!! What a blessed day this is! The adopter will contact the clinic directly and make the necessary arrangements. The original post: Bandar Puteri Vet (03-80621038) is looking for an adopter for an elderly male cat who has a nerve problem on his front leg. The clinic’s client…

  • Dog for adoption (Chan Yoke Mui’s)

    The location is Kepong, KL. If interested, please contact Chan Yoke Mui directly. From: yoke mui <yokemui@yahoo.com> Date: Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 11:37 AM Subject: stray dog for adoption To: “chankahyein@gmail.com” <chankahyein@gmail.com> Dear Dr. Chan, I’m staying in Kepong and there is a stray dog that has been loitering on a street for the past few…

  • 10 reasons why you should adopt an elderly animal

    Sure, puppies and kittens are super cute, but older animals need a home too! The sad truth is that elderly animals are often overlooked, with many spending the rest of their lives at the shelter waiting for the perfect forever home. If you’re considering adding a new member to your family, then check out these top ten…

  • Colony Collapse Disorder – it affects more than just the honeybees

    Remember this? Bees are vital to life on earth — every year pollinating plants and crops with an estimated $40bn value. Without immediate action to ensure bees‘ continued pollination, many of our favourite fruits, vegetables, and nuts could vanish from our shelves and ⅓ of our food supply will be gone.  Recent years have seen a steep global decline in bee populations — some bee species are already…