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Here’s the story: https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2023/11/14/dogs-don-kimonos-receive-blessings-in-place-of-children-in-ageing-japan/102015 Excerpts: A traditional ceremony for children is catching on among pet owners in Japan, where dogs and cats are receiving ever more attention amid the nation’s plummeting birth rates. Natsuki Aoki took her two Chihuahuas on a plane ride to Tokyo from the western city of Hiroshima so her fur babies…

How delightful: https://worldofbuzz.com/plaza-merdeka-shopping-centre-in-kuching-has-a-resident-cat-everyones-eager-to-meet-him/ An excerpt: Roaming the halls of Plaza Merdeka, Hassan is a handsome short-haired feline with white fur and golden ears. Present on a daily basis, some of Hassan’s tasks include greeting mall visitors, walking around the mall to inspect each stall, as well as wandering nearby the receptionist area. He even accepts…

Dora was yet another one of the very difficult-to-catch dogs living in the CNRM-colony outside Imm’s Shelter. She also had TVT and was finally caught. She is undergoing treatment now. Her TVT lesion is quite massive since it’s been growing for sometime now. Hopefully the treatment works and she recovers in due time. The following…

We are sad to learn that Tuff, the recently-rescued dog from Imm’s Shelter’s CNRM-colony did not make it. He had TVT but was too weak to start treatment. He had other complications too. One of their elderly cats, Snowpea, also passed away peacefully a few days ago. We send our deepest condolences to Imm and…

Here are some updates sent by Judy on 6th November 2023: Phantom’s neuter wound healing well. Can be discharged probably Thurs if stitches can be safely removed. Unfortunately, Phantom is a cryptorchid with one undescended testicle. According to Judy, the vet only castrated the descended one as he could not feel the other one. So…

Every once in a while, we get requests from pet parents who want to find a place that can accept their pets who need end-of-life care. Normally, we start by giving these parents guidance on how to provide palliative care for their pets, but sometimes, due to their personal circumstances, they are unable to do…

“The best job in the world”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsmHB4Lukqg What a wonderful paradise for cats!!

Further updates from Judy: Dora has been spayed now. The vet decided to do it since she was knocked out with the dart. Good call. Tuff has started eating, which is a good sign. Yesterday, he looked so pale, Imm thought he wouldn’t even survive. We hope he pulls through. Rescued in the nick of…

Judy updated that Dora has finally been caught just now. They used the help of a darter and of course, their friend assisted in following Dora until she fell. Their friend followed Dora. Dora and all her friends ran into this gated orchard when she was darted. The friend had to climb over the gate…

Judy shared an update: Imm managed to catch Tuff n Phantom this evening. Vet will fetch them to his clinic tmrw. Imm said Tuff looked unwell. Am glad he’s caught so hopefully can recover at the vet. The vet said Tuff looked very pale. Suspect tick fever. Imm fears Tuff might not make it as…

We need your kind help to share this post out as widely as you can.  Thank you. I received this appeal for help late last night from Ms Saamiiera Parameswara, a muslim lady who is trying her best to help a family of mother-dog and her puppies: Good evening Dr. Chan. A mutual on Twitter…