Shelter Updates aka A Plea for Help!

Dear Loyal Fans of Canine Pal,

Do accept our sincere apologies for not getting in touch with you in this blog lately in regards to the updates of dogs at the shelter.

Due to our busy work commitments - PS: the volunteers @ Canine Pal are all holding full time jobs. We need to juggle work and physically attending to the many dogs that had unfortuately, fallen ill were seriously, no joke! sigh... :(

At the same time, it was also a stressful period for us as we had to overcome the painful loss of our two lovely dogs, Jia Jia in Jun and Fu Fu in July respectively.

Recently, Rabbit, the dog that was rescued off Sungei Kadut industrial estates had been showing signs of ear hematoma - a firm, fluid-filled swelling within his ears. Previously, Big Mac @ 大麦 had shown similar symptons but had thankfully, recovered.

Last week, Nappy had continuous nose bleed which was quite extensive and required the intervention of the vet to stop the bleeding. It was alarming and pretty scary since we were all novices when it come to nose bleed! He was discharged from clinic and is now happily back at the shelter.

Dot Dot was unwell for a while but he has now been eating. Hopefully, he puts on more weight in time to come. Or could he been awaiting the arrival of his female owner whom had cruelly abandoned him? We are not certain but praying hard that one day, she would be able to reunite with this lovely boy.

Lately, Bear Bear and a couple of the dogs had skin problems which we are still monitoring. If the need arises, we will have to send them in to the vet for a thorough checkup to determine the cause of the underlying problem.

Meanwhile, we sincerely appeal for kind sponsors to help defray the cost to meet the needs of the above so that we can continue to help more needy strays. :)

Our WISH list:
1) Dry/canned food

2) Transportation of dogs to the vet.

3) Doggy medical bills - payment directly to the clinic.

4) Cremation fees of a dog's remain - payment directly to the cremation company.

5) Spending quality time with the dogs during the wkends at the shelter.

In turn, we would be glad to acknowledge your kind contributions by publishing your names in our blog and Facebook as an appreciation for your kindness and participation.

Drop us an email canine_pal@yahoo.com.sg to inform us.

PS: Due to our busy work commitments and juggling with the sick dogs in the shelter, we might not be in time to constantly update in this blog. However, please rest assure that we strive to continue bringing you daily updates in our Facebook via iphone.

If you have yet to add us as a friend in Facebook, do search under "Canine Pal" to simply connect with us will do.

Lastly, on behalf of the dogs at Canine Pal, a big "THANK YOU" for your kind generosity, time and continuous support for the strays!

God bless you in the meantime, take care and till then...

~we can do no great things, only small things with great L♥VE~

Shelter's Updates

We apologise for the delay in updating the blog!

In the merry month of June was our most extremely busy but fruitful period of the year. The shelter dogs had their 3rd ivermeticm jab in addition to their annual vaccination. *phew*

We are proud to announce that almost 98% of the dogs had fully recovered from skin problem while the remaining 2% of the dogs had shown positive signs of furs appearing.

Our beloved Buddy whom was once weak and "botak" has become more muscular and handsome too!

Keep a look-out for more updates coming your way...

A peek at the dogs in the shelter...

Shelter Updates

The dogs were jabbed with ivermeticm today. This is just the beginning of their treatment.

Frankly, we can't wait to see them next week. Hopefully, there should be a slight improvement in their skin condition and of course, much happier and more good-looking unlike before.

Let us all pray and await for good news... keep a look-out! :)

Shelter Updates

Taka (Top) wobbled to his feet and ate a little today. While he was munching on his healthy boiled chicken wings, he looked at us very sweetly with his innocent eyes. Was he trying to show his gratitude by saying "thank you"? :)

The dogs were bathed and had sumptuous meal which consist of lots of rice (they love eating rice!), minced pork, spinach, boiled chicken wings/liver. Yummy, the thought for food makes us drool.

Before we left, we fed them with vitamins and provide sufficient dry food to tide them during evening later - just in case they go hungry.

Goodbye doggies and see ya again. Remember to be "kwai-kwai" and NO fightings in the shelter pls. We are all ONE big family. Don't forget! :~)

On 27 Apr 09...

Brought Ace Gal (Left) and Jing Yi (Right) to Namly Clinic where skin scrapping tests were done by Dr Ling. Jing Yi does not have scabies but Ace Gal has scabies which is not the "classical" type. She wants us to weigh them so that she can prescribe ivermeticm injection based on their weights and will prepare the injections for us. Think got to do it three times.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/sarcoptic_mange.html

Dr Ling will also prescribe oral antibiotics which can be easily purchase from the pharmarcy or hospital.

Shelter Updates

Today, we have two additional student volunteers who gladly help us in our cause of work. Ting Ting and Sihui, a big "THANK YOU" and welcome you in joining our big canine family. =)

To Sihui, hope you were not scared by Sausage's barking. A big size dog he seem to be, however, a tame and lovely dog at heart.

6 dogs escaped from the shelter when we were about to leave the place but all were caught and brought "home" shortly. Jerry was the main culprit who lead the remaining 5 dogs astray.

Taka wasn't quite himself today. Fed him with Zinc Iron and Vitamin B. Big Mac still had swollen ear but he was eating very well and happily wagging his tail at us when we called out his name.

The dog's skin showed signs of slight improvements. Twinkle's bare body had some tiny furs growing which was considered a good start.

That's all for today's update. Good nite!