Maybe 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. :)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Max & Moo Moo
I 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.
Judging from the number of teeth left, Max may be older than we thought.
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. :)
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.
(I'm trying to get his pic uploaded here. Gimme some time to figure out how my mobile bluetooth works).
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.
Judging from the number of teeth left, Max may be older than we thought.
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. :)
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.
(I'm trying to get his pic uploaded here. Gimme some time to figure out how my mobile bluetooth works).
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.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
10 Promises To My Dog
10 Promises To My Dog:
1. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
2. Place your trust in me. It’s crucial to my well-being.
3. Be aware that however you treat me I’ll never forget it.
4. Before you scold me for being lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when it’s speaking to me.
6. Remember before you hit me, I have teeth that could hurt you, but that I choose not to bite you.
7. Take care of me when I get old.
8. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you.
9. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember I love you…
Sunday, May 18, 2008
It's a miracle - cat giving birth
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.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Progress or Regress?
As I read through the comments 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?
Some would rather the cats be culled 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.
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.
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 quick fixes to a long standing issue. If we truly want the goal to realise, we have to work together, in a humane manner.
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.
As with any situations, 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.
Some would rather the cats be culled 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.
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.
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 quick fixes to a long standing issue. If we truly want the goal to realise, we have to work together, in a humane manner.
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.
As with any situations, 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.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
ST: 4 cats found dead - 3 with stab wounds
Another 4 cats have been found dead in Pasir Ris, bringing the death toll to 7 felines since May 2nd.
Of the 4, 3 were found in Pasir Ris Town Park yesterday, within 50m of one another and with abdominal puncture wounds.
The 4th cat was found nearby, in an open field near Blk 536. It had a fractured jaw.
It had no other observable wounds, and it is not known whether its death was related to that of the other 3.
The SPCA, alerted to the deaths, said the wounds on the 3 in the park were stab wounds, not the result of dog bites.
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.
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.
The SPCA may be contacted on 6287-5355, Extension 9.
- The Straits Times - Tuesday, May 13 2008
Of the 4, 3 were found in Pasir Ris Town Park yesterday, within 50m of one another and with abdominal puncture wounds.
The 4th cat was found nearby, in an open field near Blk 536. It had a fractured jaw.
It had no other observable wounds, and it is not known whether its death was related to that of the other 3.
The SPCA, alerted to the deaths, said the wounds on the 3 in the park were stab wounds, not the result of dog bites.
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.
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.
The SPCA may be contacted on 6287-5355, Extension 9.
- The Straits Times - Tuesday, May 13 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
A responsible act of kindness should be fine, not fined.
Here's what I think on Radio DJs made tasteless remark on cats:
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.
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"?
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.
A responsible act of kindness should be fine, not fined.
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.
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"?
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.
A responsible act of kindness should be fine, not fined.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The pest control strikes again
The pest control strikes again.
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.
When is this vicious, unproductive cycle going to end?
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.
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?
Monday, May 05, 2008
My heart cries ...
When will cruelty cease?
When can we learn to respect all lives?
When can we live and let live?
When can we have more love, less bitterness?
These sufferings...
These inhumane acts...
When will we stop channeling our anger or tedium on the homeless, defenceless and voiceless?
When can we be proud to truly call ourselves HUMAN?
My heart cries.
Farewell little one, I'm sorry I couldn't stop whoever did what was done to you.
I can only hope, and pray, that justice will prevail.
:( :( :( :(
http://www.spca.org.sg/SPCAAppeal.pdf
When can we learn to respect all lives?
When can we live and let live?
When can we have more love, less bitterness?
These sufferings...
These inhumane acts...
When will we stop channeling our anger or tedium on the homeless, defenceless and voiceless?
When can we be proud to truly call ourselves HUMAN?
My heart cries.
Farewell little one, I'm sorry I couldn't stop whoever did what was done to you.
I can only hope, and pray, that justice will prevail.
:( :( :( :(
http://www.spca.org.sg/SPCAAppeal.pdf
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
EXCUSE me, feeding is NOT illegal.
"EXCUSE 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.
No. 2, it is so 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.
No. 3, the next time you try and argue, maybe you ought to do some research and get your facts right first. You forgot 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 auntie from the older generation (I almost said - your mother's generation) who gets bullied just because you speak English, work for the government and stay in landed property.
No. 4, if you would like, I would be more than happy to supply info on this so that you do not continue feeding wrong info to the others, especially your children. It'll be a shame."
- me to someone who had my blood boiled with "feeding the cats is illegal and encourage them to populate. Such a nuisance." He asked for it.
No. 2, it is so 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.
No. 3, the next time you try and argue, maybe you ought to do some research and get your facts right first. You forgot 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 auntie from the older generation (I almost said - your mother's generation) who gets bullied just because you speak English, work for the government and stay in landed property.
No. 4, if you would like, I would be more than happy to supply info on this so that you do not continue feeding wrong info to the others, especially your children. It'll be a shame."
- me to someone who had my blood boiled with "feeding the cats is illegal and encourage them to populate. Such a nuisance." He asked for it.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Have yourself a very Meowy Christmas! - Santa Paws
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.
And So This is Christmas - Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion & Charlotte Church
From all of us.
Celeste, G, Snowy, Nana, Oren & clan.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Cats on cars
Cats resting on cars is one of the most common complaints received.
Anyone has any suggestion how to prevent the cats from resting on cars?
BBC NEWS: Cat's daily routine baffles owner
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.
Sgt Podge, a Norwegian Forest Cat, disappears from his owner's home in Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, every night.
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.
His owner, Liz Bullard, takes her son to school before collecting Sgt Podge.
She said the routine began earlier this year, when Sgt Podge disappeared one day.
Read more...
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Meet Missy
Hey guys - meet Missy, a super adorable 4-month old calico girl who was abandoned.
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.
Ain't she adorable?? See how comfy she is!Missy though young, is full of personality. She has that sparkle in her eyes, ready for game, anytime! ;-)
Sunday, November 25, 2007
An update on Snowy..
Please forgive me for the long absence. Been busy with Oren and some unexpected domestic occurrence. Sigh.
Oren is back to being himself once again. He has also regained his "chubby" status.
Now, it's back to our beautiful and brave Snowy.
* Snowy has put on weight!
* Her coat is beautifully light golden in colour after a nice loving shower by the Joyous angels.
* She has learn to believe that not all human beings are cruel. She is so manja and affectionate now she enjoys being cuddled. : )
* 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.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We want to also thank fellow bloggers who helped spread words regarding Snowy and all who kept Snowy in their thoughts and prayers.
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. : )
Please pray with us, for Snowy to find her happily ever after. Let her story end beautiful. Let the rainbow appear full.
Oren is back to being himself once again. He has also regained his "chubby" status.
Now, it's back to our beautiful and brave Snowy.
* Snowy has put on weight!
* Her coat is beautifully light golden in colour after a nice loving shower by the Joyous angels.
* She has learn to believe that not all human beings are cruel. She is so manja and affectionate now she enjoys being cuddled. : )
* 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.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We want to also thank fellow bloggers who helped spread words regarding Snowy and all who kept Snowy in their thoughts and prayers.
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. : )
Please pray with us, for Snowy to find her happily ever after. Let her story end beautiful. Let the rainbow appear full.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
My Four Essentials
This comment caught my interest.
san said...
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.
10/06/2007 9:18 PM
San, I'm so sorry to hear about Minah's traumatic experience. : (
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.
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.
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):
1. my digital camera
2. my mobile phone
3. a shrill alarm (good for creating a scene so as to draw attention)
4. a small handy bright torch (Energizer has good ones)
** Pic to be uploaded **
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.
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.
san said...
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.
10/06/2007 9:18 PM
San, I'm so sorry to hear about Minah's traumatic experience. : (
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.
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.
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):
1. my digital camera
2. my mobile phone
3. a shrill alarm (good for creating a scene so as to draw attention)
4. a small handy bright torch (Energizer has good ones)
** Pic to be uploaded **
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.
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.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Home Sweet Home
Thanks for sharing our joy and for welcoming Oren back. * smile *
I saw him last night. He has lost a little weight.. oh well, 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!
"Yum yum yum..."
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.
"Interview later please. I need to catch up with my sleep k?"
Everybody who saw him fussed over him and ooh ahh-ed over his incredible adventure.. so much limelight! I think Nana felt neglected!
I saw him last night. He has lost a little weight.. oh well, 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!
"Yum yum yum..."
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.
"Interview later please. I need to catch up with my sleep k?"
Everybody who saw him fussed over him and ooh ahh-ed over his incredible adventure.. so much limelight! I think Nana felt neglected!
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Collaring & Tagging your community cats
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.
Never use collars meant for dogs on cats. The cats' claws may get stuck while they scratch.
Take Nana & Oren for instance.
1. They rarely, if not, never climb trees.
2. We know the neighbours (and prata shop next to our blk) well enough. They know the cats too.
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.
4. The tags are round in shape so the edge will not cut the cats or cause discomfort.
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).
I also think it is important to include, besides name of the cat & contact no., the blk & street name.
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).
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.
Thanks for sharing our happiness in recovering Oren. : )
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