Transform!
May 22, 2008
My Pride and Joy
May 9, 2008
A word about KILL VS. NON-KILL shelters
Some people cannot bring themselves to visit a kill shelter knowing that many of the animals there are going to die. Some people will not donate to kill shelters because they do not want their money used to support institutions that kill animals. This is unfair to the animals who are in those shelters and they are the ones who suffer.
Keep in mind that rescue groups and no-kill shelters can refuse to take in unwanted animals when their cages are filled or when presented with seemingly unadoptable animals. Kill shelters cannot. They are required to accept all animals surrendered to them. If they have no room for the animal, they must destroy one to make room. The problem is not with the shelter, but with the fact that there are too many unwanted animals. There are too many unwanted animals because of the ignorance of people.
Many kill shelters work very hard to adopt out as many animals as possible and work closely with no-kill shelters and rescue groups in order to place some of their animals. Still, 5 million dogs and cats are killed each year. If people stopped breeding their animals, including their purebreds and stopped buying from pet shops, this tragic situation would resolve itself and perhaps the dream of "No More Homeless Animals" would become a reality.
It’s Not My Fault.
its not my fault i have no home, i have no place to stay.
my family brought me way out here and then they drove away.
i chased the car for many blocks but it just went too fast.
i ran as hard as i could go but then gave up at last.
i sat and stared for quite some time. i could not comprehend.
how they could throw me out that way when i was their best friend.
so now i know wut hunger is. now im just skin and bone.
but worse than that, the loneliness…oh! how i miss my home!
the people look right through me. its as if they all were blind.
why is it too much to ask that just one soul be kind?
im tired and i want to rest but i get chased away.
i never get a minute’s peace, im on the run all day.
i cant take this much longer. sumthin’s got to give.
without kind words or loving touch i just dun wanna live.
wut did i do to bring this fate down on my trusting head?
and why do perfect strangers curse and seem to wish me dead?
its not my fault i have no home, i have no place to stay.
my family brought me way out here and then they drove away.
Each hour, every day, over 3,000 dogs / cats are born. Most of these are unwanted and many end up in shelters. Five million are killed every year because there aren’t enough homes for them.
There are many homeless dogs / cats in terrible trouble. A lucky few are rescued by people who will love them for the rest of their lives. Some unwanted dogs / cats end up in no-kill shelters or with rescue groups who work very hard to place them in permanent homes. Some end up in kill shelters. If they are deemed "unadoptable" they are killed. If they are considered adoptable, they are kept as long as possible, but are killed when their cages are needed to make room for others in need. The unlucky ones wander the streets subject to all kinds of cruelty and suffering. They die in obscurity.
How can u help?
-Never let ur dog / cat to breed. If u do, u are contributing to the overpopulation problem. Even if u find homes for ur litter, u are taking homes away from others. If u want to see the "miracle of birth" or raise a litter of puppies or kittens, serve as a foster home for a shelter or rescue group.
-Never buy them from a pet shop. When u purchase a dog / cat, u are creating a demand. When u buy from a pet shop another dog / cat will only replace him and the breeding will continue. In addition, for every dog / cat purchased from a pet shop, a dog / cat who might have been adopted dies in a shelter.
-Adopt from a Shelter or Rescue Group. There is no need to buy an animal when there are so many in desperate need who are up for adoption. U can probably get the breed, sex and age of ur choice by going through ur local shelter or rescue group. There are a number of other advantages to adopting:
*Many dogs and cats awaiting adoption at the shelter are already housebroken. This is a big help for families who are gone during the work week for 8 or more hours a day.
*When u adopt an older dog or cat from a shelter, u already know how big the animal is, wut his temperament is, how active he is and if he has been trained. Shelter staff will work with u to make the perfect match.
*Most shelters provide all the necessary shots and spaying/neutering before the animal goes home with u. This will save ur time and money.
*Shelters have puppies and kittens and many purebred animals from which to choose.
*U will be an example to others and they may become inspired to visit a shelter.
! Think carefully before adopting an animal. When u adopt an animal u are making a minimum 15 year commitment. Thats a long time. The animal will become a part of ur family for life. The commitment does not end when u get busy on ur job or when u have to move or when u get married or when u have a baby. The animal will be totally dependent on u and the other members of ur family for good food, clean water, a safe place to live, regular medical care, exercise and lots of love and attention. Don’t rush out and get an animal on a whim , it will only result in a tragedy later on.
! Think carefully before surrendering an animal. Many people take the quick and easy route and relinquish their animals when problems arise. U have a responsibility to work through the problem to the best of ur ability. Behavioral problems can often be treated successfully through dog training. Babies and animals can peacefully co-exist. Think twice before giving up ur companion animal at the request of ur boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife. Anyone who would ask u to take such a drastic step with such dire consequences may not be the best candidate for a life partner. If u are forced to find a new home for ur animal friend, be extremely careful. There are many people with bad intentions who adopt animals only to turn them over to laboratories or dog fighting rings. Never give an animal away free to someone u don’t know. Legitimate adopters will be happy to pay a small fee. Those who aren’t legitimate will not. Be extremely careful about surrendering ur animal to a pet adoption service. Remember, u have a responsibility to ur animal. Please don’t let ur animal down.
March 13, 2008
KCi and JoJo.. (1 Month Old)
March 7, 2008
Bobo.
January 7, 2008
Lulu & Panda.
Ginger..Auntie Jamaliah’s cat.
Named him Lulu. He’s 5months old now. (adopted 20/10/06)
Panda.
September 4, 2007
Kiki.
August 10, 2007
Promotion!!
Planning to go for a holiday? can’t bring your cat? Don’t worry..Leave that problem to us, we’ll take care of it!!
Its now only RM10 per day (single cat / kitten)!!!!
-discount given/negotiable for long term stay (more than one week).
-valid until this end of the year 2007.
Hurrrryyyyyyyyyyy!! Do your booking now!!
Have a nice day and Thank you.
June 28, 2007
Panda,Gizmo and Pika (Aza’s cat).
It’s gizmo again!! hehe..
May 15, 2007
The Benefits of Spaying / Neutering Your Cat.
Each year millions of healthy and lovable cats and kittens are euthanized at shelters and pounds in our country because their numbers greatly exceed the number of available homes. While some pet owners claim that they have no trouble giving away their kittens, they should realize that their babies take homes away from other unwanted kittens. Also, if they were to call the adoptive homes one year after the adoption, they might be surprised to find that very few kittens still lived with the families that adopted them. Overpopulation devalues the quality of life for all pets.
Many cats are surrendered to humane societies or abandoned at the age of 5-6 months. At this age they have outgrown their kitten cuteness and are beginning to exhibit adult behaviors such as territorial marking. While spaying (females) and neutering (males) can not make them remain eternally kittens (at least size-wise), sterilization can eliminate a number of annoying behaviors, such as:
- The howling, pacing, and housesoiling of a cat in heat. (A heat can last up to 21 days and can occur three or more times a year). The caterwauling of toms looking for romance outside the house is also eliminated.
- The urge to roam to find a mate which may involve travelling long distances, getting into cat fights, upsetting neighbors, all of which may result in possible injury or death.
- Urine-marking. The intact male’s urine is especially foul-smelling. Both sexes can engage in territorial spraying.
An altered cat is likely to be a calmer, healthier, more content pet. Studies show that spayed and neutered cats have average life expectancies twice as long as those of unspayed and unneutered cats.
So please consider to Neuter / Spay your cat now!!!
Before sending your cat for spaying / neutering :
a. Your pet should be fasted from 8pm onwards the night before the surgery.
b. Your pet must be in good health – sick pets will be rejected for the surgery. Get your pet treated at a government or private clinic first.
c. Do inform, if your cat has been vaccinated or not (it is recommended that your pet be vaccinated first).
d. Do inform, if your female cat is currently on heat or pregnant (on heat or pregnant pets will have a higher risks during surgery).
e. Make sure your cat is cleaned before sending – including getting the ticks/flea problem under control.
f. Cats should be brought to the clinic in carriers/cages.
g. Any pet above 2 months old and weighing at least 1kg is eligible.
May 12, 2007
Mimi-officially mine 15/8/07& Momo (Izzati’s cat)…
thank u zati..
May 7, 2007
Panda..
it was u who picked the pieces up, when i was a broken soul and then glued me back together.
returned to me wut others stole.
ive always been a dreamer…
ive had my head among the clouds,
now that im coming down.
April 10, 2007
Panda’s 17th days at home.
*Panda and Gizmo getting along ‘very well’ now.
April 4, 2007
Panda’s 11th days at home.
more pictures of her. 
