Category: Stories (others)
Updates on Dora, Phantom and Tuff (from Imm’s Shelter)
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…
Awww….a Cleo bag from Honu Paws!!!
I was so, so pleasantly surprised and immensely touched today when this arrived by courier!! It is a Cleo tote bag!! I love it so much, and the sweet and kindest thought that came with it! When Alda, the founder of Honu Paws (a new friend) asked me for Cleo’s photo a day after she…
Neutering aid for 2 dogs in Kuchai Lama, KL (Khong Lai Teng’s)
We have provided an aid of RM380 for the neutering of these 2 female dogs, Susu and Dancer. The bills for neutering were RM210 and RM180 respectively. Both dogs were also vaccinated and she has put in a claim for this too (next post, please). Ms (Amy) Khong is a new applicant and she is…
Katzen Cat Sanctuary – for sick, old and abandoned cats
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…
Tropical paradise for 660 cats – The Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii
“The best job in the world”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsmHB4Lukqg What a wonderful paradise for cats!!
Research shows that cats have 276 facial expressions!
Believe it or not! Here’s the research: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/01/world/cats-have-276-facial-expressions-intl-scli-scn So I tried on Samantha and wow….lookie, lookie, SIX different expressions!! Here’s what they mean: 1. I’m happy. 2. I’m a little happier than a few seconds ago. 3. I’m a little surprised now. 4. I’m keeping a straight face, but why is she taking so many…
Dora spayed, Tuff eats (updates from Imm’s Shelter)
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…
Dora finally caught (updates from Imm’s Shelter)
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…
Tuff and Phantom caught, finally! (updates from Imm’s Shelter)
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…
Turkey tail mushroom supplement for canine cancer (a sharing by Yim Soi Chee)
My dear friend, Soi Chee is a dog and cat rescuer. This is a sharing about Fei Fei, one of her dogs. Fei Fei has cancer (lymphoma). Before her, Soi Chee already had three more dogs who had cancer. So sadly, canine cancer is nothing new to Soi Chee. She keeps doing rigorous research on…
We have migrated!
The blog feels so different and there are all kinds of new features, so yes, I think we have successfully migrated to the new service provider and server now! Please do give us some time to learn these new features and forgive us if there are shortcomings. This is a test post.
Moving to a new service provider
As you may have noticed, our blog has been experiencing downtime very, very often in the previous month or so. This is most likely due to the new wordpress system and also some reconfiguration problem which have not been addressed. We are very, very grateful to our friends, Huey and Wah, who have been giving…
How long does it take for FCoV to mutate and cause FIP in infected cats?
How long does it take for FCoV to mutate and cause FIP in infected cats? The short answer is: We don’t know. The long answer, is below, courtesy of Ms Aurora Carreira Miguel, founder of Project Fight FIP in South Africa, and co-founder of FIP Advisory and Care Group. This question has no 100% clear…
Molnupiravir for FIP – more information
Ref: https://myanimalcare.org/2023/10/19/a-sharing-of-a-dry-fip-cat-case-treated-with-molnupiravir/ We shared the above about a week ago, and it was good to know that besides the rather expensive GS 441524 drug, we now have Molnupiravir for FIP cats. It is from India and much more affordable than GS. This morning, I got talking with my friend, Ms Aurora Carreira Miguel, whom I…
A beautiful perspective on pet crossing over
This is a very beautiful piece and perspective on pet crossing over, written by my newly-acquainted friend, Alda. I have her consent to share it with all of you: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ogZp5JREr/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D When I recently shared my feelings on the need to allow someone to grieve over the loss of their pet, I am humbled and thankful…