Happy Holidays!

Well guys, I am off to UK tomorrow for a much needed break so next time I post anything, I'll be very cold and probably very boring! There are of course things I will miss while I am away...my friends and colleagues, all the animals, my volunteers, my own two babies and of course you guys :)

However, there are things I will be glad to get a break from; the noise my car makes going round the corner, spitting in the street, particulary at traffic lights, reports and seeing so many stray dogs and caged pets.

I was actually driving to my office this morning and I thought "I'll just pop in to see these three dogs and then two simpangs away I can just say a quick hello to one of our foster cats". The only thing is, there are so many animals I would like to visit but I actually only have another day and so much else still to do. So do me a favour...if you have adopted an animal from us, or are currently helping us to care for an animal...give them a big, big kiss from me.

Just to help you get into the holiday season, I have pictured one of our foster dogs (now adopted) wearing her Santa outfit...enjoy!

I hope you all have a fantastic holiday season and I'll be in touch after I get over the jetlag and get used to the cold again. Take care for now.

I'm Back!

Sorry for the huge gap..things have kinda got away from me so haven't updated for quite some time but just for Al, promised I would post something today.

On the subject of Al, thanks to everyone who has ever sent us words of support. It does mean a lot to us and of course we have days when we wonder why we are even trying and your words help to remind us why!

Well things have been going pretty much the same as before. We still have dumped animals, mistreatment cases, people are still chaining and caging their pets and others are still poisoning dogs and, I assume by accident, cats. Most recently, we have had pups only a few days old dumped in a carrier bag outside a school - 2 pups were already dead but we have managed to save the other four. We have also had a cat dipped in hot fat/boiling water - we had to amputate her tail but she is currently recovering from her ordeal!

On the plus side, we are continuing to find homes for unwanted and rescued animals. We could always do with more homes, but of course we just keep going and trying again if we fail to find homes immediately. This is where we mainly need help so help to spread the word...anyone who wants a dog or cat, send them in my direction and there are plenty to choose from - as we clear animals from our care, we have plenty more to take their place...the more we move on, the more we can help to get off the street and if needed the medical treatment they need.

Thanks again for all your support guys...we couldn't do it without you :)

29th August 2008

Hello again! You know that saying "you learn something new everyday"...well I think that is actually true. I thought I had seen most things now concerning dogs but had two unusual days this week...both with my own two dogs!

The first day was on Tuesday. We have always joked that my male dog (Mr Pudding-white dog pictured) is gay but he was in fact sterilized more than 6 years ago so not surprisingly I have never seen him trying to 'get it on' with other dogs in the Simpang. However, Tuesday night as I was leaving for a meeting at my son's school, I saw him 'humping' another dog. We had a giggle because it was a male which simply confirmed our suspisions all along. I thought I had better seperate them before leaving in case it led to a fight but as I got close, I realised the dog he was 'going with' was in fact female and he was...em....actually doing it!

The female was scared off by me but she dragged my boy with her hurting his legs and his...em...equipment! I picked him up, after chasing him for a while and put him in the house for the night. Talk aout being caught in the act by your mum! After my meeting, I came home to see if I could find any surgery scars/evidence, but could find no other dangely bits apart from his 'wee wee' equipment. Whipped him into the vet and yes he is in fact sterilized but for some reason still able to 'get it on!' Very unusual but hey...welcome to my life!

The other new thing I learned was that my female dog, Miss Lilly Lou aka Stinky Poo (tan coloured pictured) thinks she is a boy. She has also developed a humping ability that I have never seen in her before. She is going for the gay...now straight Mr Pudding. Go figure!

In summary, I have a sterilized male who can sleep with females but produce nothing and a female who thinks she is a male...did someone drop a bag of HRT pills in the simpang????

26th July 2008

Hello everybody! I have just been on instant messaging with my sister and realised something...I write to you guys more often than my own family! My sister just asked me if 'I run an animal shelter or something?' Really must write home more often.


Well all is quiet today. I have spent most of the day on paperwork ready for a series of meetings tomorrow. Think I am just about done with that so time to relax for a while.


Summer Camp is going ok. We took them bowling on Wednesday which was fun...for them anyway...bit hectic for me! Worst trip we have done must have been the Royal Regalia Museum last year. Sat all the kids down and told them to be good, especially as there was a group of VIPs in the building. All the kids agreed to stay in their groups and to touch nothing so I dismissed them. 60 kids ran off in all directions and I can't write here what I thought but it did involve some swear words!


It took me 40 minutes to peel kids off the exhibitions and apologise profusely to the staff there. That is why this year we went bowling and not back to the museum! Not sure they would let us back anyway!
One of the kids came up to me Wednesday with $11.20 donation for the shelter...sooooo sweet. She raised it by selling some of her toys I believe, bless her! Nice to see the message is getting across to all age groups.

For no other reason than the fact they are cute, I have attached a picture of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Lala and Po (not pictured) who were recently adopted.

General Update!!!

Just got back from a 3 day trip to Labuan. Had just reached a point of either getting away for a few days or freaking out! I left the phone and the laptop and hopped on the ferry within hours of deciding to go! Was nice to get away and just 'chill'. I didn't see a single stray dog over there...wonder what their policy is on strays...must check it out.

Several people glad for my return. Nice to be wanted I guess! Just getting back into the swing of things. As you all know from previous posts, a lot can happen in a few days. Think people now appreciate how hard I work now which is nice!

The CfBT Summer Camp started today of which I am 'in charge'. Several reasons for doing this - pressure from my son to do it, at least it's a break from animals (kinda as still handling animal duties also) and a few of the kids from last year kept asking me to do it (again nice to be wanted I guess). First day was hectic but went well I think. Most of the kids seemed to have a good time.

Once I had finished there (about 2pm), I went off to catch up on my animal business. Had to collect a dog from the vet (pictured) as she had to be sterilized immediately. We rehomed this dog for a lady who adopted it from us. When we tried to sterilize the dog for her before, as per our adoption rules, she said it had been done already. Unfortunately however, this dog came into 'season' - not possible for a sterilized dog so we had to do her immediately before the patter of tiny paws could be heard. All done now and she is awake and well.

OK. Off to soak my aching feet for an hour and then off to bed. Gotta be up by 6am (really early for me) and ready for another day of 60 kids to be entertained. Nice bunch of kids but definitely easier to entertain animals :)

Urgent Help required - 15-07-08

We need new foster carers or adopters in the next 24 hours for 8 pups. They are one month old.We took a call today from a guy who said we move them or they will be dumped at Sg Akar or given to Thai's (not sure why he said them in particular).He said we must move today but eventually agreed to give us 24 hours. If the pups are not moved by tomorrow, I fear the worst.If you can help, please call me directly on 8830556. I am not sure of colour or sex of the pups but even if you can home them temporarily, PLEASE call me...really need your help to save them.

24th June 2008

Thought I'd best get onto a post for you guys....actually I have more reports to write and I am just putting them off really!

Wow...what a week! So, what made this such a hectic week then (I hear you ask)? Well it all started on Saturday. Tried to have a lie in but the grasscutter started at 7.30AM....come on! We had two volunteers taking new photos of all the dogs for a new advert while I did some dog viewing. Took most of the day!

Sunday was planned to be quiet with just one cat delivery - Oscar (pictured). How hard can it be...pick up a cat...deliver a cat! How to catch a cat (my way): Catch the cat and put it in a basket...it broke out breaking the basket on it's way through. Catch the cat again and jump in the car with it...realising too late the windows were open (my aircon is broken). Cat jumps out of window scratching my arm on the way! OK. Close the windows, catch the cat, jump back in the car and cover head protectively with arms until cat stops racing round the inside of the car trying to find a way out. Result: scratched stomach, arm, leg and face but we still have the cat in the car (yippee).

How to deliver a cat (my way): Pull up to the delivery address. Bruise most parts of your body trying to squeeze out the door without setting the cat free. Knock on the door to make sure someone home before removing the cat from the car. Carefully open the door to find the cat wedged under your passenger seat. Wrestle with seat to free the cat without the cat escaping suddenly. Grab the cat and run towards the house ignoring all scratching, hissing and biting and shut the door. Result: one delivered cat, one bruised and battered body, one destroyed car interior, one passenger seat that will never go to its original position and one seriously messed up and sweaty hairdo!

The rest of the week in summary: Super friendly dog outside the office which we think is a lost and found case so need to try and track her owner. She is also due to come into season so need to get her 'done' as soon as possible.

Two dogs that suffer from mange and one of them is really bad again so the owner has agreed I can take the dogs so hopefully can move them by the end of this week.

Someone upset with me because I asked to rehome their cats as they are living in a rabbit hutch and asked if I could help to retrain their dog so it can be let out of its cage. Reminder: I'm trying to help animals...not win a popularity contest!

Five cats found in a washing machine (not put there...their choice), two mangy pups abandoned by their mum (now in foster care), 6 new kittens born for rehoming in five weeks, another kitten found and needs rehoming, one cat lost even though someone wants to adopt it. And it's only Tuesday....how long until Friday????

Enjoy the rest of your week