Happy Dog

Nothing better to do..so mama dressed me up for fun..

this one is xmas gift from Aunty Ber last year

pretty buttons

most importantly is to have a happy disposition like me..smile!!

Dog need big space too

There are times when we think she need a big space for herself..she conquers the whole bed thinking it’s hers…and we hoomans just have to give in …

 

Mini Schaunzer for adoption

Posting on behalf of friend.This is quite a sad case where my friend happened to see this dog’s ex owner trying to dump the dog outside SPCA.The ex-owner, a rich married woman , who didn’t take proper care for this dog.The dog suffered yeast and bacteria infection causing her fur dropping.The woman didn’t even want to spend $50 for surrendering the dog to SPCA.But she didn’t know that it’s as good as sending the dog to be euthanized.

My friend managed to persuade the woman to keep the dog first while she find adopters.Todayshe finally got the dog from the family and sent her to vet and grooming.Pls help to spread words around.

Breed: Miniature Schnauzer

 Name: CC

Age: Around 2yrs

Gender: Female

Reason for Being Given Up: Unable to take care, moving house.

Good with Children: Present owner had kids but not too sure if other kids will be ok.

Good with Dogs: No info

Good with other animals: No info

Dog’s Temperament: No info

Dog’s Problems: having skin problems now, losing all her fur.

Ideal Owner: Anyone who can care for her This

Ideal Home: HDB/Condo/Landed Other information: Contact: Please sms me at 9826 9621

She’s too tired…

 

Do your part to help our voiceless animals-Reporting cruelty & Abuse

Copied from a forum

Below are the conditions listed out from part of the PDF. Just go to your nearest petshop and see how many has being flouted. ESPECIALLY POINT 8

LICENSING CONDITIONS

HOUSING & ENVIRONMENT

1. The cages / enclosures shall comply with the following:

Length of cage / enclosure must be at least 2 times the length of the animal from nose to base of tail Width / depth of cage / enclosure must be at least 1½ times the length of the animal from nose to base of tail. Height of cage / enclosure must allow the animal to stand fully upright on its hind legs

2. The cage / enclosure structure must be in good condition and kept clean and dry. It must be safe and comfortable for the animals.

3. The flooring must provide firm and comfortable support for the animals. Mats covering at least half the floor area must be provided if the floor is made of thin wire or if the wire mesh has gaps larger than 1 cm by 1 cm.

MANAGEMENT & HEALTHCARE

4. All animals sold must have been vaccinated at least twice. The first vaccination must not be given before 6 weeks of age. Following the second vaccination, there must be an interval of at least 2 weeks before the puppy is sold.

5. Puppies must be vaccinated against canine distemper, parvorvirus and infectious hepatitis. Kittens must be vaccinated against feline rhinotracheitis virus, calicivirus and panleukopenia virus.

6. Each animal must have a vaccination card, which must have the complete particulars of the animal, including breed, sex, age and colour, and the signature of the licensed veterinarian who did the vaccination. The card must be available for inspection and must accompany the animal.

7. Imported animals must be at least 12 weeks of age and be rested at least 72 hours before being sold.

8. Only healthy animals in good condition are to be displayed for sale. The animals must not be suffering from intestinal parasites (such as roundworm and hookworm), external parasites (such as fleas, ticks and ear mites) and ringworm. Sick, diseased and injured animals must be removed from display and treated by a licensed practising veterinarian. The veterinarian must certify that the animal is recovered before it can again be displayed for sale.

9. Animals that are pregnant or nursing young must not be displayed.

10. Clean drinking water must be provided at all times. Drinking containers must be kept clean.

11. The shop must display an emergency contact number on the shop front for the public to call in the event of an emergency and there must be evacuation arrangements in place.

There are many petshops all over Singapore. However, how many of these actually meet the minimal standards set by AVA for their sale and display ? I assure you that many fail .

Commercial matters involving animals fall under the banner of AVA. This includes breeders, petshops and pet farms(animal mills).

The link below is to the licensing regulations. Just go to any petshop and you will usually discover at least one point not in compliance. Especially point 8

http://www.ava.gov.sg/NR/rdonlyres/0…cats311206.pdf

However, there are hardly any repercussions as the authorities are too stretched or do not actively enforce the regulations they have set. Try calling up AVA’s (Centre for Animal Welfare and Control) hotline and you will usually be greeted by an answering machine.

Welfare organisations are already too tied up with backlog and daily issues to further scout on the conditions of these animals.

What you report may seem trivial but it is a very strong way to hit them where it hurts most; the profit levels. Simply because as long as there is an official write-in, no matter how small, AVA is obliged to send officers down to check and report on it.

It instills a grave concern into these errant shop owners that there is actually someone tracking and willing to report on them. And they have to take remedial action to avoid being penalised.

On maintenance, they will then be forced to improve their living conditions. If it is a health issue, they will need to send the animal for treatment. And if the animals are inherently unwell, it will ensure they become very selective about their sources. Most likely they will be from puppy/kitten mills and the effect will go back up the line, hitting these cruel animal factories in the pockets.

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Please do your part

It is easy to curb the suffering of many of these animals which are in your immediate environment.

We may not have an immediate large-scale impact but we can create small pockets of improvement around us. All big changes start small.

You may write in or email to

Dr Lou Ek Hee
Centre for Animal Welfare and Control, AVA
75 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore 118507

EMail : lou_ek_hee@ava.gov.sg

Tel : 6471 9995
Tel : 6471 9987 (Alternate line)
Fax: 6473 3687

 

Many people tend to be caught up with the cute and perky puppies, but look carefully and there will always be sickly ones.

This shop has 8 display tanks always filled with puppies in the past. After the incident was reported, an inspector was sent down to investigate for necessary action. All the animals were removed from display following that.

Now, usually only about half of the display tanks are occupied. Recently, some of the empty tanks have stickers on breeds available only for arranged viewing. Very likely they are unsuitable for display one way or another.

Most importantly, their sale of pets is greatly and permanently reduced. Best is of course not to even buy animals but adopt. This goes backwards up the line to affect the cruel practises of the pet farms.

Click here for info on pet farms

Commercial/licensing concerns involving animals fall under the control of AVA.

This is not blind compassion. The petshop has breached AVA regulations and action is taken against them. Everything was accepted and encouraged by the AVA itself. That is why they have a specifc contact for reporting animal cruelty and neglect.

Unfortunately, AVA’s animal welfare deparment is very small and unable to perform the required checks. So, do play your part and help them. It is almost effortless and makes a huge difference.

Customers always snap pictures of the displayed animals. Likewise, just do so comfortably and then write in or email AVA :

Location
Detailed description
Pictures (will help greatly)
Contact details (at least email or phone number)

(always follow up with a call or email to check on the matter)

AVA is obliged to investigate cases by the public. It is confidential and they will usually revert just briefly on the result.

Pet groomer jailed 2 weeks only

Refer to my earlier posting about this PRC groomer who killed a dog.See below news article.The groomer was sentenced to 2 weeks jail.

Oct 23, 2009
Pet groomer hit dog, jailed

Mr Devarajan (left) and his wife Madam Magesh (far left) with a photo of their pet dog, Junior.

PET groomer Sun Hu was jailed two weeks for using a clipper to hit a dog last month.

The three-year-old Maltese terrier died of head injuries while still on the grooming table.

A district court heard on Friday that Sun, 24, had been working for a year at the Strawberry Pet Shop in Corporation Road in Jurong.

On Sept 13, Mr Deva Rajan Kamalasanan, 47, brought his pet, Junior, to the shop for grooming. About 30 minutes later, he received a phone call telling him that his pet had died.

A post-mortem by the Veterinary Pathology Branch of the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) revealed that the dog had been hit on the head.

The maximum punishment is a $10,000 fine and a year in jail.

Groomer killed dog caused a stir online..netizens especially dog owners, animal activists etc are unhappy over the short jail term the groomer got.Do you think he deserves it? Do you think the jail term is too light?

An animal life is also a life, just like human.I hope this would serve as warning to all pet shop owners, pet groomers and we pet owners, not to take this lightly.As pet owners, we must be careful who and how our beloved furkid is being treated on the grooming table.I personally had a very bad experience (be it PRC or local nationality)..pls be very careful.

I feel sorry for the maltese..RIP Junior..finally the killer is brought to justice..(though only 2 weeks!)..but how many cases are unheard  & unreported and how many killer groomers still gte away scot free ..

Our wedding photoshoot in Phuket

Our wedding photoshoot taken in June this year at Phuket.It was fun but very very tiring shooting whole day till evening.The scorching hot sun burnt our face and body that we looked like red Char siew pork!

 

more wedding pics to be uploaded!!!going to sleep now!!!tiring sunday…

Shell $1 petrol

Shell was offering $1 nett per litre last saturday.This had caused all Shell stations in Singapore having long queue, causing traffic jam in some areas.

Me? of coz joined in the Q lah!!!! I was the luckier one..queued for less than 30 mins at Pasir Panjang Rd..but there was this very kiasu & inconsiderate uncle who cut the Q!! Yes! he cut in the queue from the small road and claimed he stayed in that area so he had to drive out from that small road , and that’s why there’s nothing wrong for him to cut  into the queue..Lame and silly reason indeed…really typical ungraceful Singaporean who still thinks he ’s right!Is he blind that he didn’t see the long queue behind him?

Gracefulness of  Singaporeans?We really ought to reflect on ourselves!

JoJo is back

JoJo stayed at her ex-owner’s place for the weekend.Today they sent JoJo back ..we are so happy to see her!!! though she was away only for 2 nights, we missed her so much..haha..the house seems so quiet without a rascal disturbing us.But we hoomans took this opportunity to go for late supper and late night shopping! LOL

On the way back our home..she needs the baby seat more than J’s daughter (pic contributed by J)

JoJo loves Angel!

 

She ’s happy to be back home!!!!

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