tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196501942024-03-14T06:25:28.153+08:00C for Cats & Celeste● PASSION, RESPECT & KINDNESS FOR ALL LIVES ●C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.comBlogger249125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-91089287335081965982009-01-25T16:36:00.003+08:002009-01-25T16:39:06.677+08:00Child matador kills six bulls in MexicoThis is so sickening. <br /><br />It is so unbelievable that killing is considered an achievement. Same goes for fishing and hunting as "sports" or "hobbies". How can killing "for fun" be enjoyable? We are no longer living in the caveman era. <br /><br /><a href="http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20090125/tts-mexico-france-bullfighting-509a08e.html">Child matador kills six bulls in Mexico</a><br /><br />Yucks!C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-50785127932820347792009-01-25T00:30:00.001+08:002009-01-25T00:36:04.095+08:00The Most Difficult Call...The following blog post of an overseas friend had me in tears for a while... As a pet owner myself, I can understand the pain of having to make this difficult and heart-wrenching decision - which is kinder (in this situation) - to hang on or let him go. It is very painful to watch a loved one suffering and wasting away. <br /> <br />For someone who has never experienced the companionship & unconditional love of a faithful pet, I suppose he/she will never truly understand the loss and sorrow... I know for those who have had their special canine/feline family member(s), you'll feel what I felt. <br /> <br />They say all dogs go to heaven... that's where Java is now. RIP. <br /><br />* * * * *<br /><br />Tuesday, January 13, 2009<br /><strong>The Most Difficult Call... </strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAStCF9aZ2oubKC_34sdKYA7Fs1cnsR2l8XLN8MWuQ7PblYb42PSrdlFvxD1LViyaUu-BbB0bFInrqADxSFW5Dvxbck2hGWXz23mfIgliLIKgNWgqb2kME57ffXYiA0qpoBtt/s1600-h/Java+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAStCF9aZ2oubKC_34sdKYA7Fs1cnsR2l8XLN8MWuQ7PblYb42PSrdlFvxD1LViyaUu-BbB0bFInrqADxSFW5Dvxbck2hGWXz23mfIgliLIKgNWgqb2kME57ffXYiA0qpoBtt/s320/Java+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294899488771793554" /></a><br /><br />I just made what is possibly the most difficult call of my adult life: the call to schedule an appointment for Java to be euthanized. I'm sitting here with Java at my feet, crying while I type.<br /><br />Java in the past year has has a number of medical issues: A huge mass in his abdomen, the baby-wipe swallowing incident(s), some type of gastrointestinal issues which caused a large case of the "vapors" emanating from either end and now, diabetes. The diabetes came on suddenly just before the end of the year. One day Java started looking thin, then we noticed he wasn't eating as much, then he wasn't eating at all. He was drinking excessively, and urinating excessively too. He was up at all hours of the night wanting to go outside, probably to drink and pee. We tried feeding him different food, more food, more different food, but he wouldn't eat enough to sustain himself.<br /><br />One trip to the vet told us he had severe diabetes and was acid ketodotic. His glucose numbers were off the chart. Java has been on insulin since the 2nd, with his doses steadily increasing. We've tried twice now to get a glucose curve to check his response to the increasing insulin doses. These have been to no avail, his numbers are still off the chart. Java is now below 60 pounds, a shell of his former self, all skin and bones. He's now nicknamed "Kate Moss" for his lithe figure. Its easier to laugh about the situation than it is to cry over what we know is coming. <br /><br />Java can no longer run around, walk up and down more than a handful of stairs and often has trouble getting up off the floor by himself. He spends most of each day in his bed, which has been moved downstairs since he can no longer go up to the bedroom. When he does get up to go outside, its a slow process as he carefully makes his way down the front steps and, sometimes, back up them. The past few nights I have carried him upstairs so he could sleep with us in the bedroom as he has always done. I have also been awaken by him each night to carry him downstairs and outside so he can "do his stuff." <br /><br />When I picked him up at the vet yesterday we spoke about Java, this treatment and possible outcomes. He's never going to be the same dog again. We can continue to treat him and try to get his diabetes under control, but what else is wrong? What caused this sudden onset of diabetes? At 12 and 1/2 years old, he's a very senior dog. The average lifespan for a lab mix is 10 years. <br /><br />Last night I knew what the next step should be. Steph and I discussed it ad nauseum, but it wasn't until this evening that we finally were able to make the decision.<br /><br />The past twelve years have been great. Java has been my companion, my friend, my chick magnet (when he was a puppy!) and a part of my family. He's given me unconditional love, something we all need to learn a little more about. He's been with me as I was a struggling graduate student, trying to find my way in the world. As a grad school dropout, falling into computers and programming. He's been there through many (ex-) girlfriends, a wife, a new dog (Lucy) and the birth of Maya. He was Maya's protector when she was a newborn. I had hoped he'd be around as she grew older, since he is so well behaved with children...<br /><br />I know I am doing what is best for Java, even though it feels like I am betraying him by failing to take care of him when he is most in need. He was always there for me when I needed him, I feel like I can't do the same right now... This would be so much easier if nature would take its own course, rather than forcing me to make this choice.<br /><br />We've had a tradition for many years now. On every birthday Java gets an ice cream cone. First it was from McDonald's, later we found that Brewster's Ice Cream does a "dog bowl" which includes a small dog treat. Later this evening I'll be headed to Brewster's to buy Java one last cone. A big vanilla waffle cone, just for him. One last treat for my friend.<br /><br />May peace be with you Java. You'll always be with me in my memories.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-49470282156895536602008-09-02T01:18:00.000+08:002008-09-02T01:19:20.704+08:00Goodbye Molly... Goodbye.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZ_pJCZOxtPNIBoeYtmgZDY7vWfLiTCf6XdtL7PJvpG0_HgPN9daSnYuwF6U6XUiX-LZH0DXAg7Uyyz6e1ddiHguAmxIyQEAr69U2EeJKTS2X3gvACJt6rO6dyXwKT_-FOkFN/s1600-h/Molly+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZ_pJCZOxtPNIBoeYtmgZDY7vWfLiTCf6XdtL7PJvpG0_HgPN9daSnYuwF6U6XUiX-LZH0DXAg7Uyyz6e1ddiHguAmxIyQEAr69U2EeJKTS2X3gvACJt6rO6dyXwKT_-FOkFN/s320/Molly+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241099452387467394" /></a><br /><br />收到G的简讯:Molly passed away peacefully awhile ago.. I was beside her.<br /><br />... ... <br /><br />我好难过。不用三秒,我哭了。稀里哗啦。<br /><br />虽然,我们都知道Molly的时日不多。。。<br /><br />也许,这反而是对她的一种解脱。不用再被病痛折磨。<br /><br />然而。<br /><br />心情非常低落。<br /><br />安息吧,勇敢的你。<br /><br />哭过的我,会永远记得你。<br /><br />xoxoC.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-14028707848957276582008-08-28T00:33:00.001+08:002008-08-28T00:33:38.578+08:00Love knows no limit.This vid.. made me.. u know.. yeah, CRY. A love so powerful and beautiful. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/adYbFQFXG0U&rel=0&color1=11645361&color2=13619151&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/adYbFQFXG0U&rel=0&color1=11645361&color2=13619151&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />The sobbing (roll eyes) continues... even harder.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MnV-MZjs7BA&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MnV-MZjs7BA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Some human think that animals are just creatures incapable of emotions - that's utterly naive. All lives are capable of emotions and feelings, even the ants. What you don't see doesn't mean they don't exist. I wish humans will learn to respect all life forms, as well as the environment. The planet does not belong to us only. <br /><br />The interview with Christian's owners 35 years later.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_dWzF-vSXQ&feature=related">Part 1</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfkAnEGCHCc&feature=related">Part 2</a>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-76882460106169792742008-08-27T08:07:00.001+08:002008-08-27T08:09:10.043+08:00Cat House on the KingsThis is an amazing place... if only we have the luxury of space.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vwM6f0liHpo&rel=0&color1=11645361&color2=13619151&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vwM6f0liHpo&rel=0&color1=11645361&color2=13619151&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-88392969293622843042008-07-27T14:07:00.003+08:002008-07-27T14:11:56.366+08:00One Eye, Ugly & SkinnyMaybe he has never felt the human touch but he has always wanted one. Every cat deserves love. From never knowing love to being loved... all lives recognise love when being loved. :)<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wj3uNrRHTiw&rel=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wj3uNrRHTiw&rel=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-12416673045769851682008-07-15T00:57:00.004+08:002008-07-15T01:42:01.055+08:00Max & Moo MooI was pretty ill over the past few days and finally found the chance to bring Max to Dr. H last evening. He has been warded tonight so that his two decayed molars can be extracted today or tomorrow. On top of that, he is infested with fur mites. Poor boy. He must be in alot of discomfort and pain. Dr. H gave him a jab to reduce his pain and also applied revolution to tackle his fur mites. He would have to stay for a couple of days until he is well enough to be released. <br /><br />Judging from the number of teeth left, Max may be older than we thought. <br /><br />I took the chance to say hello to dear Snowy but she was already soundly and sweetly asleep. I decided I shan't disturb her. :)<br /><br />I also met Moo Moo, a 6-months old little boy who suffered multiple injuries (maybe fractures included) from being dragged by a car - how awful! I gasped (literally) in horror when I saw how he was injured - why can't some drivers be more vigilant?! Depsite the bandages and stitches, Moo Moo was still spirited and gave a few feeble meows when he saw me. Soon after, he drifted off to dreamland, twitching once in a while - I assumed from the pain/discomfort. The sight of him broke my heart. I hope he gets well very soon. Whoever rescued him (maybe the driver??) deserved commendation. <br /><br />(I'm trying to get his pic uploaded here. Gimme some time to figure out how my mobile bluetooth works).<br /><br />Someone brought in a small sparrow with broken wing. So kind of the person. I hope little sparrow will be able to spread its wings and fly again and rejoin his family.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-41604429571684082042008-07-08T13:00:00.002+08:002008-07-08T13:10:54.812+08:0010 Promises To My Dog<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEcGMLgZ5Gr5jOR1JLV7b_R582QIeebhfwxFBKOTtxa5RnLb7cf2g8N_ushPk2ZGnItk5AAGXJUKXAcmWMMhC2GuNyS4uNs-NwYo0pZJG27DIuwCuS9fvGVTidmTnTsjtDvaw/s1600-h/Ten+Promises+To+My+Dog.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEcGMLgZ5Gr5jOR1JLV7b_R582QIeebhfwxFBKOTtxa5RnLb7cf2g8N_ushPk2ZGnItk5AAGXJUKXAcmWMMhC2GuNyS4uNs-NwYo0pZJG27DIuwCuS9fvGVTidmTnTsjtDvaw/s400/Ten+Promises+To+My+Dog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220503782417172050" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.moviexclusive.com/review/10promisestomydog/10promisestomydog.htm">10 Promises To My Dog</a>:<br /><br />1. Give me time to understand what you want of me. <br /><br />2. Place your trust in me. It’s crucial to my well-being. <br /><br />3. Be aware that however you treat me I’ll never forget it. <br /><br />4. Before you scold me for being lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. <br /><br />5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when it’s speaking to me. <br /><br />6. Remember before you hit me, I have teeth that could hurt you, but that I choose not to bite you. <br /><br />7. Take care of me when I get old. <br /><br />8. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you. <br /><br />9. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. <br /><br />10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember I love you…C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-17268402248533743242008-05-18T18:11:00.000+08:002008-05-18T18:12:43.147+08:00It's a miracle - cat giving birth<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tMkoscS3Vjc&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tMkoscS3Vjc&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />If you haven’t seen a cat give birth - you have to watch this video. It is long - but even if you watch the first two minutes - it is well done. Cats are naturally shy and hide and this was well videoed. Check out a live cat birth. It is a miracle.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-72762724242687813972008-05-17T14:21:00.005+08:002008-05-17T14:30:37.560+08:00Progress or Regress?<span style="font-family:verdana;">As I read through the </span><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Online%2BStory/STIStory_237747.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;">comments</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> to my letter, I couldn't help but wonder - as we progress as a country, are we, as human, regressing? Whatever happened to compassion, humanity (the word 'human' is in it) and kindness? Has progression made us unfeeling and intolerant?<br /><br />Some would rather the cats be cull</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">ed and killed than for their cars to be rested on. The cats bleed like we do, the cars are just metal. For the sake of the metal, some chose to be cruel. In case some of us don't know, cats culled are sent to be killed. The nicer term some people used is "removed". The culled cats are not sent to some shelters FYI. Maybe using a nicer term makes the complainants feel a lot less guilty about indirectly murdering.<br /><br />As a caregiver myself, I try my best to sterilise, feed and care for these homeless - many whom were abandoned by ourselves, and we're debating the 'root' of the problem. Occasionally, I get rude stares but mostly, my neighbours have been nice and supportive.<br /><br />Those who hate cats want them off the streets because they think cats are nothing but nuisance and, they scratch their cars. Those who love all lives wish the cats do not need to live outside, suffer and be unnecessarily devoided their rights to live, and instead have loving homes. The cat haters and the cat lovers - we have the same ultimate goal - not to have so many strays but our methods of achieving the goal are different. Culling is not going to work and is inhumane. Sterilisation, applied cooperatively and long term, will. Like it or not, there are no </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">quick fixes to a long standing issue. If we truly want the goal to realise, we have to work together, in a humane manner.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It's ok not to like cats, honestly. But it's not ok to hurt them just because you don't like them. You can just leave them alone and I'm sure the cats will appreciate.<br /><br />As with any situations</span>, there always will be black sheep. Some charitable organisations have failed us but does that stop us from being charitable? The answer for most - no.</span>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-78304108182954034592008-05-17T00:53:00.005+08:002008-05-18T18:23:58.531+08:00DJs' remarks on stray cats not funny and irresponsible<span style="font-family:verdana;">The letter I wrote in to ST Forum has been </span><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Online%2BStory/STIStory_237747.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;">published online</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-54240486852167941932008-05-14T00:12:00.003+08:002008-05-14T00:24:44.306+08:00ST: 4 cats found dead - 3 with stab woundsAnother 4 cats have been found dead in Pasir Ris, bringing the death toll to 7 felines since May 2nd.<br /><br />Of the 4, 3 were found in Pasir Ris Town Park yesterday, within 50m of one another and with abdominal puncture wounds.<br /><br />The 4th cat was found nearby, in an open field near Blk 536. It had a fractured jaw.<br /><br />It had no other observable wounds, and it is not known whether its death was related to that of the other 3.<br /><br />The SPCA, alerted to the deaths, said the wounds on the 3 in the park were stab wounds, not the result of dog bites.<br /><br />On May 2nd, 3 cats were found in Pasir Ris Street 21, doused with what is believed to be thinner. Two died and the 3rd was eventually put down as a result of its injuries.<br /><br />The SPCA is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons involved in this spate of cat deaths.<br /><br />The SPCA may be contacted on 6287-5355, Extension 9.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>- The Straits Times - Tuesday, May 13 2008</em></span>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-85779526107738345382008-05-12T23:22:00.000+08:002008-05-12T23:23:00.150+08:00A responsible act of kindness should be fine, not fined.Here's what I think on <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Online%2BStory/STIStory_236368.html">Radio DJs made tasteless remark on cats</a>:<br /><br />One does not joke about the sufferings of the others, whether humans or animals. I do not find the DJs' comments at all funny. In fact, I think the "jokes" were distasteful, uneducated and reflects the lack of empathy and basic respect for other lives. Very appalled, very disgusted. <br /><br />What is wrong with kindness for the homeless animals? Kindness and benevolence are open to all, not just human beings. Is there such thing as "selective kindness"? <br /><br />If I were to give money to a homeless human begger so he could buy food to fill his empty stomach, should I be fined and ridiculed? I cannot possibly be giving money to a cat, can I? If cats know how to use the money to buy food, then perhaps, we run the risk of being sent to Peru instead.<br /><br />A responsible act of kindness should be fine, not fined.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-70286422512103849402008-05-06T10:36:00.006+08:002008-05-06T10:55:20.669+08:00The pest control strikes again<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-0vSDSnwFnakm_9w1pMvb6GWFq_cN7TWY7YGiN-TzFNU8DUdv4L0ic6AUeeQhbzMQWsFnJ25QlJRiOiTXgDvQ64wXrDZEYi6k4SJHzARz_dfFLoIefY26m8VJsHJhss462cZ/s1600-h/pest+control.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-0vSDSnwFnakm_9w1pMvb6GWFq_cN7TWY7YGiN-TzFNU8DUdv4L0ic6AUeeQhbzMQWsFnJ25QlJRiOiTXgDvQ64wXrDZEYi6k4SJHzARz_dfFLoIefY26m8VJsHJhss462cZ/s400/pest+control.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197093012998415362" /></a><br />The pest control strikes again.<br /><br />This morning, I received this disheartening message. Areas first hit was Sunplaza and 400+. Apparently, a feeder stop them somewhat and they moved on. TC denied activating from what I understand. <br /><br />When is this vicious, unproductive cycle going to end?<br /><br />I forwarded the info to my neighbours and fellow caregivers, hoping they'll keep an eye and count on their charges. Most of the cats at my area are collared and tagged with contact details. I hope the pest control - if they do come by - hesitates - about trapping them.<br /><br />It really irates me that despite the voluntary efforts we put into sterilising and caring for the homeless four-leggeds, there are still human beings who are so unfeeling and unappreciative. Whatever happened to their hearts?C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-30452451204239219922008-05-05T23:39:00.002+08:002008-05-05T23:48:06.455+08:00My heart cries ...When will cruelty cease?<br /> <br />When can we learn to respect all lives?<br /> <br />When can we live and let live?<br /> <br />When can we have more love, less bitterness?<br /> <br />These sufferings...<br /> <br />These inhumane acts...<br /> <br />When will we stop channeling our anger or tedium on the homeless, defenceless and voiceless?<br /> <br />When can we be proud to truly call ourselves HUMAN? <br /><br />My heart cries. <br /><br />Farewell little one, I'm sorry I couldn't stop whoever did what was done to you. <br /><br />I can only hope, and pray, that justice will prevail. <br /><br />:( :( :( :(<br /> <br />http://www.spca.org.sg/SPCAAppeal.pdfC.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-61723442701176081512008-05-04T00:44:00.001+08:002008-05-04T00:46:57.911+08:00Fuming!My blood pressure just shot sky high after reading this <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/STIStory_233611.html">article</a>.<br /><br />My heartbeat rate doubled.<br /><br />My temperature tripled.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">I am fuming!</span><br /><br />Taking anger or unhappiness out on the defenceless and voiceless is such an ABHORRENT and COWARDLY act.<br /><br />What is the problem here?!C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-64732679072818935872008-02-20T01:01:00.005+08:002008-02-20T01:10:02.261+08:00EXCUSE me, feeding is NOT illegal.<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">"<span style="font-size:130%;">EXCUSE</span> me, I don't think I can agree with what you've just said cos No. 1, at least there are people who are kind enough to bother. I feed. I sterilise. I pay. My time. My money. My compassion. Being kind is not illegal. If the feeders do feed and not clean up, blame the human not the cats.<br /><br />No. 2, it is <em>so</em> uneducated to think that just because we love cats, we want them around. On the contrary, because we love them, we want them off the harsh streets. You have two kids, I am assuming u love children somewhat. If u love them, do u want to see them suffer on the streets? I don't think so.<br /><br />No. 3, the next time you <em>try</em> and argue, maybe you ought to do some research and get your facts right first. You <em>forgot</em> you are dealing with someone who is rather active in the matter of discussion and that this someone is reasonably educated, has a mind of her own, dare to speak out and not some <em>auntie</em> from the older generation (I almost said - <em>your</em> mother's generation) who gets bullied <em>just because</em> you speak English, work for the government and stay in landed property.<br /><br />No. 4, if you would like, I would be more than happy to supply info on this so that you do not continue <em>feeding</em> wrong info to the others, especially your children. It'll be a shame."<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">- me to someone who had my blood boiled with "feeding the cats is illegal and encourage them to populate. Such a <em>nuisance</em>." He <em>asked</em> for it.</span></span>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-35473910118057165422007-12-24T00:48:00.000+08:002007-12-24T02:04:02.046+08:00Have yourself a very Meowy Christmas! - Santa Paws<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpswejXASdql8JC6SCdc-Es_GXW4wmxY61msVzcoVSUbbkLdAtqmsa59z7mfHJIP06bhSeXoWX_SVBvwiyl90txTcnD6CCtaZfw4ukUeai2ZAvpaltC1XhFEGMNpj2SdE_WLBm/s1600-h/Merry+Xmas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147211583865637490" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpswejXASdql8JC6SCdc-Es_GXW4wmxY61msVzcoVSUbbkLdAtqmsa59z7mfHJIP06bhSeXoWX_SVBvwiyl90txTcnD6CCtaZfw4ukUeai2ZAvpaltC1XhFEGMNpj2SdE_WLBm/s400/Merry+Xmas.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">A very touching Christmas ballad for you & your loved ones. I was very touched listening to this song. As we celebrate this festive occasion, let us spread more love & warmth to those who need them. May there be love, peace & hope. HAPPY CHRISTMAS.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:100%;">And So This is Christmas</span> - Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion & Charlotte Church</strong><br /></span><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ezxkqPc19FA&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ezxkqPc19FA&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">From all of us.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Celeste, G, Snowy, Nana, Oren & clan.</span> </span>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-18718920529575986172007-11-30T16:49:00.000+08:002007-11-30T16:58:47.190+08:00Cats on cars<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPLu-pPzAwrsN2hTej2GpNYFtG2-2fBhcBE8OO16j4jZyjOdEcZczFKw1WbfiJzWnmzLP-nE_7sMFvcbEX8vJZkp9tjSErooI_p0O-NI_ZQ4Eo6WA7mqd48WKhJjQLd_JgK0q3/s1600-r/Minnie2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138555184258288386" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAkfCj-H8UWfe9IEshohH-NKsoW6nN1966ibPELfcr14mBRPOPuHWXXVVvRVvlpQJxLgAtn2swDbNod0ZFcAyP76kHG7tc8fcAlEMwXDgy-xD_fUm5BzyBKrICSb8q6n4v_VP/s320/Minnie2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRrJoZvuhuG8wHJkjVCH3LatObG24oIM6JfgNHkRrTPbcuZb0sCjZz_OEVymWiKYisFz3V_aEyLoGqR-i7YZtgyH690Mu8NoffNLZ1Pc8nEsIvu2Xx5ZqAKZMtHQgzrVvu6DB/s1600-r/Minnie2.jpg"></a></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Cats resting on cars is one of the most common complaints received. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Anyone has any suggestion how to prevent the cats from resting on cars?</span></div>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-57786385266590306452007-11-30T10:48:00.000+08:002007-11-30T10:54:08.270+08:00BBC NEWS: Cat's daily routine baffles owner<div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#666666;">A cat is baffling his owner by wandering off at night before expecting to be collected by car every morning at exactly the same time and place.</span></strong></span></span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqEZkUx-VWAuUBFzWUi82zpj9lLH94hSCeqmRj2j9ckdlM1ufC02Fn2qDm4oQQRBPIYtY53r3rnMtVDJVU7JpK4eYRBzPvSEUNCXfiOKxQq-OvaumShHKt7dgKoXlfudsxoPp/s1600-r/Sgt+Podge+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138460613373397698" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnGUtVhC0o6W7fOIwIremm1grakMBnbrjbMKxDdLO6AkJ_1q6g96-zAHxt0RmSxrWW2J8ChJWwDlRZWtFXQNywfOFxddhjsUAxR0uN2qOiUtHPhGl-rg7VD5FJlvQXanueyZnH/s200/Sgt+Podge+1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6a6VCsuabL1FO7dZe8ovxs2XHXozOk2d0hchznjz5bKChSdeR8U_9lSXUUpZuOfEjwloP0ODEuY8HvfL7VJAInI2TIU03tQD3Gk8wCtvYdid2zOalH6jGExIVIplMoZ_soi6C/s1600-r/Sgt+Podge+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138460617668365010" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9V4i5hA9KkdVpXEednJL5hvOwU5pSgXe7mB1HX3ddsQHBURSgy2ZzezNZUsOaQQJ3w9aBO_X81c-MGXQ7Yn2-vaxsgwsxQEehLfL5Y683hMqBKcMbQbRAuCeDzbI0rnlt4vvM/s200/Sgt+Podge+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fG1e56SEXL5g5x1B7_Jxuw1zTwwMlBEg1PTvyUR7SxB_R0XfWeBSdAry28HB3sQvurTSrSry3dNPui84qkpXgyju3LQN3WfKLPP_Pb9Jsj3uO7OjHhanrPRnSa-ylpSn_I0-/s1600-r/Sgt+Podge+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138460720747580130" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-duQi8GUo8MFzDMGZ7hj8_JDcs1WLOP0Whw6cwiQKYf-wSnizHRp6GZgM1O9jDjNDlURZE0IkTthhl-54LxikqWrgGELpm46O8Qo9S4nKQ5tKPD582FZEtvZzWOwNm38DEwo/s200/Sgt+Podge+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sgt Podge, a Norwegian Forest Cat, disappears from his owner's home in Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, every night.<br /><br />The next morning, the 12-year-old cat can always be found in exactly the same place, on a pavement about one and a half miles (2.4km) away.<br /><br />His owner, Liz Bullard, takes her son to school before collecting Sgt Podge.<br /><br />She said the routine began earlier this year, when Sgt Podge disappeared one day.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/dorset/7092301.stm"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Read more</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">...</span></div></div>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-32936272508640773122007-11-27T00:54:00.000+08:002007-11-27T01:25:44.581+08:00Meet Missy<div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#333333;">Hey guys - meet Missy, a super adorable 4-month old calico girl who was abandoned. </span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#333333;"><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMRgF69bU0agic35IbiVsRNu_mw72goKdMhchf6saueE0v1aakYA8P_T5pHnes6VFn6_fJxE5fkb_xmIDbHSoNG6v75hUXw0zKYs55xr_ZiHYUgvINaMIxeqhwuMMSz8YFEwf/s1600-h/Missy1a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137194770547149442" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMRgF69bU0agic35IbiVsRNu_mw72goKdMhchf6saueE0v1aakYA8P_T5pHnes6VFn6_fJxE5fkb_xmIDbHSoNG6v75hUXw0zKYs55xr_ZiHYUgvINaMIxeqhwuMMSz8YFEwf/s200/Missy1a.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWkPJDgJ4hoYiHdkc3v6G3LZSJBdtCdhBKRpWLk5AZhDnToluT9RZDrySSO174xJGxraZQYRf-qwFTsQxsOXI6zd1mpXAk68C99BC2284_PFqM5ODnnfb0ZqSupeAwLCkWhMw/s1600-h/Missy2a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137194774842116754" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWkPJDgJ4hoYiHdkc3v6G3LZSJBdtCdhBKRpWLk5AZhDnToluT9RZDrySSO174xJGxraZQYRf-qwFTsQxsOXI6zd1mpXAk68C99BC2284_PFqM5ODnnfb0ZqSupeAwLCkWhMw/s200/Missy2a.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>She was picked up by a good friend who realised little Missy has a wound on her leg. She was sent to Dr. H and is now recuperating and at the same time waiting to go to a good home. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Mpab5mZDUzWh3v8sm6wue92qvoUb4JBqK39HaVCARVqhxGwSM9BiR02tlKCr5ji0i9f-ha4T6jStmDaCsj9adR0I0HCfa2AyZ8yTFtbjZy2l5MpoziUSaKFwiji1LsxhT5QE/s1600-h/Missy3a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137195036835121826" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Mpab5mZDUzWh3v8sm6wue92qvoUb4JBqK39HaVCARVqhxGwSM9BiR02tlKCr5ji0i9f-ha4T6jStmDaCsj9adR0I0HCfa2AyZ8yTFtbjZy2l5MpoziUSaKFwiji1LsxhT5QE/s200/Missy3a.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RiW_YfIHVPNmGJLRBvva5kpCt-fweCBuzA7cwixF2Hlllb2vgXrU3-bbEIJ9nVS0ZOdeTP6zmBt9tQjedtpC9jMVIu4h_sf9BH5ALI98ihiUj4ZhqQW7sVndI-GDZ4XEcAgv/s1600-h/Missy4a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137195041130089138" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RiW_YfIHVPNmGJLRBvva5kpCt-fweCBuzA7cwixF2Hlllb2vgXrU3-bbEIJ9nVS0ZOdeTP6zmBt9tQjedtpC9jMVIu4h_sf9BH5ALI98ihiUj4ZhqQW7sVndI-GDZ4XEcAgv/s200/Missy4a.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Ain't she adorable?? See how comfy she is!</span></div><div><br />Missy though young, is full of personality. She has that sparkle in her eyes, ready for game, anytime! ;-)</span></div></div>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-35494966291616324592007-11-25T13:18:00.000+08:002007-11-25T14:52:46.639+08:00An update on Snowy..Please forgive me for the long absence. Been busy with Oren and some unexpected domestic occurrence. Sigh.<br /><br />Oren is back to being himself once again. He has also regained his "chubby" status. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_f1vjPyOKBpqLjXZbcXX7j7YtFs1fn31MIHb1RKSEf6-hwWrdF5xj-OEf2ucqAQIzVTbifAJd8_c44aCTX1uevpb4uFki3Jw0Ap21VtQ-OJzlJ469cAEtB17ZAD6a6fY0nWY/s1600-h/Page_2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_f1vjPyOKBpqLjXZbcXX7j7YtFs1fn31MIHb1RKSEf6-hwWrdF5xj-OEf2ucqAQIzVTbifAJd8_c44aCTX1uevpb4uFki3Jw0Ap21VtQ-OJzlJ469cAEtB17ZAD6a6fY0nWY/s320/Page_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136653020552301122" /></a><br /><br />Now, it's back to our beautiful and brave Snowy. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8CXFstrpZKVapJgIV328j23c7l0Sl1lqDxkZc0eob_A_PSXqeYcm-Fl7PyKL99BqaF84gRWC7ksQ5izRhOCCG2GspecUuldHG1na6uZz-6_KmMTDAfhDNB6Gwk49HYRT6ALz/s1600-h/Page_4.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8CXFstrpZKVapJgIV328j23c7l0Sl1lqDxkZc0eob_A_PSXqeYcm-Fl7PyKL99BqaF84gRWC7ksQ5izRhOCCG2GspecUuldHG1na6uZz-6_KmMTDAfhDNB6Gwk49HYRT6ALz/s400/Page_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136661786580552274" /></a><br /><br />* Snowy has put on weight! <br /><br />* Her coat is beautifully light golden in colour after a nice loving shower by the Joyous angels.<br /><br />* She has learn to believe that not all human beings are cruel. She is so manja and affectionate now she enjoys being cuddled. : )<br /><br />* She still walks in circles. She'll probably remain like this given the impact of her injury. This will be a permanent reminder of her sad past.<br /><br />* Snowy is still waiting patiently for her special someone. The very one who will love her unconditionally, wholeheartedly, responsibly, never forsake & care for her for the rest of her time on earth. <br /><br />Both G and myself visit her weekly and spend some quality time with her. It is always a joy seeing her & the other furry patients. The last time we visited Snowy, she was sniffing, possibly down with slight flu. <br /><br />Snowy has come such a long way. It has been almost 6 months from the faithful day (30 Jun 07) we rescued Snowy. To some, Snowy is just a cat. To all of us who care, she is a life. <br /><br />We are very grateful to the angelic team at the clinic who has been so loving to Snowy. We want to especially thank Dr. H for her big heart. Without her, it would be impossible to continue caring physically, mentally & financially for Snowy for this long. <br /><br />We are equally grateful to kind donors who have supported our efforts in financial aspect. I wish to update that the donations for Snowy will be exhausted soon. Details of her expenses and donations will be posted shortly. <br /><br />We want to also thank fellow bloggers who helped spread words regarding Snowy and all who kept Snowy in their thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />The journey has not been easy - from tears to laughter, from anxiety to relief, from despair to hope.. We would not have made it this far without all of you. Thank you for braving the storm with us and Snowy. We are finally seeing the rainbow emerging.. The full rainbow will appear the day Snowy meets her special someone. : )<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4mkSMUJy3h2GdpyskCsQPu9O5ssvhvL-0TS43lmaL85Q5w9ewi477FlzhcdpaVJJISoaIL-UHeFZ97Erf0A6OyDvNPG4oTpK0IOHCYiB_8XbTOqr7ldVlFMowyAyedtyjcCu/s1600-h/Rainbow2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4mkSMUJy3h2GdpyskCsQPu9O5ssvhvL-0TS43lmaL85Q5w9ewi477FlzhcdpaVJJISoaIL-UHeFZ97Erf0A6OyDvNPG4oTpK0IOHCYiB_8XbTOqr7ldVlFMowyAyedtyjcCu/s320/Rainbow2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136663453027863154" /></a><br /><br />Please pray with us, for Snowy to find her happily ever after. Let her story end beautiful. Let the rainbow appear full.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-54340898103510824592007-10-09T13:30:00.000+08:002007-10-09T14:05:43.782+08:00My Four Essentials<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This comment caught my interest.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#6666cc;"><strong>san said...<br /><br />I used to tag my community cats until one day, one of our cats Minah got dragged by her collar by some boy. The old aunty who helped to feed her aw him just in time to stop him but she could not tell me what he looked like. He actually hooked her collar to a kind of spring that teenagers use these days. She got a bloody mouth and a bad sprain. :( So now I don't tag her nor any of the cats although I still think it might be safer to tag them.<br /><br />10/06/2007 9:18 PM</strong></span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#666666;">San, I'm so sorry to hear about Minah's traumatic experience. : (<br /><br />Generally, sane humans won't disturb the cats. It's the insane who will. And if these insane do, then whether the collar is on the cat or not is really secondary. Their primary intention is, to hurt the cat. They can hurt the cat with anything.. even with bare hands. With collars that comes with elastic band portion, the collar will stretch when pulled.<br /><br />It's a pity the abuser got away scot-free. But I suppose the old aunty can't do anything also due to her age. She can't be running after him. Sigh.<br /><br />What I do when I go feeding, is to always ensure my four essentials are with me (actually I have them all the time with me):<br /><br />1. my digital camera<br />2. my mobile phone<br />3. a shrill alarm (good for creating a scene so as to draw attention)<br />4. a small handy bright torch (Energizer has good ones)<br /><br />** Pic to be uploaded **</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#666666;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;">For cats who love the trees, then it is up to the caregivers' assessment on whether the collars will be suitable. I guess they know the cats best. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;">For cats who love the cars, I would reccommend but only with safety collar. Remember to state also the street name where the cats reside - it'll be helpful. </span>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-9473563878153125012007-10-04T15:45:00.000+08:002007-10-09T23:34:27.128+08:00Home Sweet Home<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Thanks for sharing our joy and for welcoming Oren back. * <em>smile</em> *<br /><br />I saw him last night. He has lost a little weight.. oh <em>well</em>, quite a bit cos his face is not so pinch-able now. He looks weird in his shrunken frame. Haha. But rest assured he'll be chubby again in no time! </span><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGfq89nfGsdjO3GMkhQZkBEPzlUbBhFm8GUQk1Hx9XEg1_5BhmOV-lxzSFUMd_CeMKOkrBVX81vBMhn5sF9ibXMkazzzce8WbeDFnsgbfRUKmr0bS1o8DiUslkRoKiJYyER8_/s1600-h/IMGP8165.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117904173152359298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGfq89nfGsdjO3GMkhQZkBEPzlUbBhFm8GUQk1Hx9XEg1_5BhmOV-lxzSFUMd_CeMKOkrBVX81vBMhn5sF9ibXMkazzzce8WbeDFnsgbfRUKmr0bS1o8DiUslkRoKiJYyER8_/s200/IMGP8165.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMOVxjLx1Lid1Xo3gqrQkHDpsXPazfftlfj7cD7S8oSjwSiiFtvdN2hyQ-tMMNW9AtlODac_nDKQ3Djd8TKQV8kowvO7sq5_0dG0zwjWB4CDCoOf50T-1JjBZo_uj9rpjEYCF/s1600-h/IMGP8164.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117904400785626002" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMOVxjLx1Lid1Xo3gqrQkHDpsXPazfftlfj7cD7S8oSjwSiiFtvdN2hyQ-tMMNW9AtlODac_nDKQ3Djd8TKQV8kowvO7sq5_0dG0zwjWB4CDCoOf50T-1JjBZo_uj9rpjEYCF/s200/IMGP8164.JPG" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">"Yum yum yum..."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">He appeared very exhausted though and slept most time. He hasn't been sleeping well I believe or maybe he's too famished to sleep well. It actually pains my heart to know he starved almost a week.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8U2Zpqoe7Wznv4xzmIQM89I1C0ldpt7XTgynVSWITQVAtgjXLu8CmFsdoZI3ddbDkf-YzsX9pKYGHHDDrtwcwCGhHAOLNLd14tTagFg8WFtp_tGevd_DPriVWFORC2NPpk2g/s1600-h/IMGP8162.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117903009216222002" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8U2Zpqoe7Wznv4xzmIQM89I1C0ldpt7XTgynVSWITQVAtgjXLu8CmFsdoZI3ddbDkf-YzsX9pKYGHHDDrtwcwCGhHAOLNLd14tTagFg8WFtp_tGevd_DPriVWFORC2NPpk2g/s200/IMGP8162.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-6k4gZKMYz1ziJNWLLZo719ko5zrOPG50NF4yE0r4ST_TapLSkuxVBpNWu4xG4WZ8gXIf7Lwsiq4hzmN9sRU1aq3OWSLDLDD9W0u51eA0H-Y_YjquGBP4uSq6VJxaEYf_i30/s1600-h/IMGP8161.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117903215374652226" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-6k4gZKMYz1ziJNWLLZo719ko5zrOPG50NF4yE0r4ST_TapLSkuxVBpNWu4xG4WZ8gXIf7Lwsiq4hzmN9sRU1aq3OWSLDLDD9W0u51eA0H-Y_YjquGBP4uSq6VJxaEYf_i30/s200/IMGP8161.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6OyBhBlIkd28WTsyKQ2Qqp9ggdUtC_tpA7noxoYDnHn_bSvuiMOE3zM-4qzjg7NxUndu3yKeFqBz7b_TZktHFPkSNQ_JLc-Yfo0uRyc04_VmBentBNflg0D1I6vQQOnnDXZH/s1600-h/IMGP8160.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117903438712951634" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6OyBhBlIkd28WTsyKQ2Qqp9ggdUtC_tpA7noxoYDnHn_bSvuiMOE3zM-4qzjg7NxUndu3yKeFqBz7b_TZktHFPkSNQ_JLc-Yfo0uRyc04_VmBentBNflg0D1I6vQQOnnDXZH/s200/IMGP8160.JPG" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8Z6VB_SHd8b_Q0_d_az62hZr6xnRMhAP7e7AImwWAAZeMT8RF7Golbc6NlIE_a1K-hKhSv6LwlxuLNeC6aJWAnEfYgIvQ-z-E6PS_-PO07TML1uCelmZYFeTZtcW0gWrQ4RF/s1600-h/IMGP8159.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117903644871381858" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8Z6VB_SHd8b_Q0_d_az62hZr6xnRMhAP7e7AImwWAAZeMT8RF7Golbc6NlIE_a1K-hKhSv6LwlxuLNeC6aJWAnEfYgIvQ-z-E6PS_-PO07TML1uCelmZYFeTZtcW0gWrQ4RF/s200/IMGP8159.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbp4dsPn8CzO7815dI2xd_hD5QOKY9QBaXIjryJaQdUcmA8XZ-oL3UPb6flXMJHdn3p7EImDdLqK1OaklhOakJy1UceUpbiuFWF_r2AvxPWMV7Jrru62qvxByUKVe0nRjrFMX2/s1600-h/IMGP8155.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117903885389550450" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbp4dsPn8CzO7815dI2xd_hD5QOKY9QBaXIjryJaQdUcmA8XZ-oL3UPb6flXMJHdn3p7EImDdLqK1OaklhOakJy1UceUpbiuFWF_r2AvxPWMV7Jrru62qvxByUKVe0nRjrFMX2/s200/IMGP8155.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzdW1sijXrycntKFWrcwfwXcg8TkmSOd9t2Rovd40pluT5ames0s_RGtrG1SQz8iBefeeWE2MNoGNxUdS5iykjCEZHQMfFWvUHtz3hZNxZErf9LYBkNgptESugp2D_M_B2uHBw/s1600-h/IMGP8156.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117904830282355618" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzdW1sijXrycntKFWrcwfwXcg8TkmSOd9t2Rovd40pluT5ames0s_RGtrG1SQz8iBefeeWE2MNoGNxUdS5iykjCEZHQMfFWvUHtz3hZNxZErf9LYBkNgptESugp2D_M_B2uHBw/s200/IMGP8156.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">"Interview later please. I need to catch up with my sleep k?"</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Everybody who saw him fussed over him and <em>ooh ahh-ed</em> over his incredible adventure.. so much limelight! I think Nana felt neglected!</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19650194.post-19964976018888468402007-10-03T12:39:00.000+08:002007-10-09T23:35:02.898+08:00Collaring & Tagging your community cats<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenQ81SXZfHdeXmFlcaVF-p2McegBuf6LiObm0CgHHY9Xq22Tbb0qTr9Pz-yDWqZJRmkxALLlnSmz_BjqeZOvLDPaD42JdMFResyooZZUXOskV_QKv_U5PEIPJEEw5iY1UAmOO/s1600-h/IMGP8150a.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5116965700930685794" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenQ81SXZfHdeXmFlcaVF-p2McegBuf6LiObm0CgHHY9Xq22Tbb0qTr9Pz-yDWqZJRmkxALLlnSmz_BjqeZOvLDPaD42JdMFResyooZZUXOskV_QKv_U5PEIPJEEw5iY1UAmOO/s320/IMGP8150a.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Many may think that it is unsafe to collar your community cats but it actually depends on how well you know your cats, how well you know your turf and the type of collars being used. I'm actually very particular about the collar itself - it must be comfortable to the skin.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Never use collars meant for dogs on cats. The cats' claws may get stuck while they scratch.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Take Nana & Oren for instance.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">1. They rarely, if not, never climb trees. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">2. We know the neighbours (and prata shop next to our blk) well enough. They know the cats too. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">3. The collars I use are "safe". Noticed the elastic portion (circled in pink in pic)? This part is stretchable so the cat can escape if stuck for some reason.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">4. The tags are round in shape so the edge will not cut the cats or cause discomfort.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">I have so far not tagged the others as I wanted to observe. However, as a result of this incident, I have decided to tag the rest, beginning with Taro (who also likes lounging on car tops and hardly climb trees).<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">I also think it is important to include, besides name of the cat & contact no., the blk & street name. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">In my opinion, having the tags deter others from disturbing the cats as they seemed to "belong" to somebody. Also, pest control are more hesistant somewhat about taking cats with collars & tags (I feel).<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Of cos, the above are my own views and opinions so it's up to individual to judge if the same works but it definitely has for me. Otherwise, we wouldn't be reunited with Oren once more.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Thanks for sharing our happiness in recovering Oren. : )</span></div><div></div>C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15741545868961032916noreply@blogger.com3