I don’t think I can say just how much I respect people
who devote so much of their free time to children and animals -
the most innocent and beautiful of God’s creatures, I think
(sorry humans and er, plants)
A visit on Sunday to the Furry Friends Farm in Rawang was the
welcome reminder again that there is good in this world,
and oh man, is it so beautiful to behold sometimes.
I went with Sara and her friends for a ‘volunteer day’, where
we basically help them clean whatever they need, wash the
dogs or surroundings etc.
The Furry Friends Farm basically looks after these
stray and abandoned dogs & cats, and recently were involved
in the rescue and care of the dogs abandoned by the residents
of Pulau Ketam. I’m sure you’ve heard of the horrific
case, and if not please read this and this. So proud of kawan
TV Smith for what he did for those dogs, truly.
It took us quite a while to get to the farm – truth be told I’m not sure
I remember getting there again on my own.
But we go there around around 1-something (?) and
the dogs apparently already were cleaned by an earlier batch
of volunteers. Gosh darn, rather disappointed, was
ready to get all close to the doggies.
And so … we were asked instead to clean the cat compound at
the back. Miao! It was very much smaller than the entire
dog compound of course.
However we did of course get to mingle with many of
the farm’s dogs. The Pulau Ketam dogs were in cages
(because they still need vaccinations and extra care), the
other strays were separated into sections, and there were
many, many other dogs also running all around us, being
all cute and kepoh (nosy) everywhere.
I think most of these dogs were the ones well accustomed to
human interaction already, and comfortable, rather obedient
and friendly, thus their freedom. There were also cycles I think,
because it was impossible to let all the dogs roam around at the
same time, (and some just finished their bath, had to dry off),
thus different batches of dogs happily strutting here and there.
Anyway, here are the pictures. Bigger ones this time,
because the dogs are oh-so-cute. I’m sure I’m not
spelling some of these names right, but these were
some pretty unforgettable dogs.
I don’t know her name, but boy was she a beauty. But look at that
awful scar - her previous owner wrapped wire around her snout to shut her
up. Felicia said it best when she whispered to Beauty ‘Look at that
face, how could anyone do this to you?’ She was so adorable, but
shy – she seemed to look down a lot. Perhaps rather wary of
humans, and I don’t blame her at all.
This one was so manja (affectionate) he stayed with us for ages,
demanding pats and scratches and loving, which he promptly
got. No problemo, Bobby! I got a bit of a twang when I was told
his name was Bobby – my second dog, and the one that died
in my arms when I was about 15 or so … his name was Bobby.
Cantik, or Chantek, is one of the dogs rescued from Pulau Ketam.
My, my, look at that coquettish face. Cantik (Beautiful/Pretty)
is right indeed. Pleased to report that the volunteers said
the dogs were doing very well, and were gaining weight.
Hurrah to that!
Joy has no chin (you may not see it properly here) Read his sad
and horrific story (with pictures) here. Look at him now. Thank you so much
FFF, thank you.
This dog was SO super manja it was almost funny. Lady was going
around, nudging and nudging for some loving. And the
volunteers kept on saying “Look, she’s so ‘teh’! She’s sooo ‘teh!’
(Cantonese for ‘manja’). This man eventually lifted her up
for hugs because she was so relentless. You go girl ;)
Hahaha, how could you not smile at this face?
Chestnut was waddling around after his lunch, with
half his food on his face. He would disappear for a while
and then come back with even more bits of rice
all over! Definitely subscribes to the principle: “When
there’s food, whack the sh*t out of it, cause you never
know where your next meal’s coming from.”
This is Linda aka Cat Lady, who supervised us for the cleaning of
the entire cats area. I won’t ruin your brekkies/lunches/dinner,
so I will spare you the details of the excrement excavation that
we had to do for quite a bit. All I can say is that it. was. gross.
And they say cat poo is stankier than dog’s poo. I think that
to be true, actually, though I don’t know exactly why/how.
Ok enough with that. Sorry, moving along now.
These are four ladies taking a much deserved cigarette break. Darling sara
(and kind co-ordinator of our lil group) is on the left.
These were the absolutely adorable dogs. The smaller ones that look
at you with these big HUG-ME-I-SO-CUTE eyes, and the ones
I’m a sucker for. Gush.
Well hello there beautiful. Also one of the Pulau Ketam dogs.
I have forgotten his name, but this one was so cheerful
the volunteer went ‘Go ahead, he’s a friendly one’, and true
enough he licked my hand, tail wagging furiously.
This is closer to the ‘entrance’, where many of the newcomers are.
Joy was in this bunch too, though.
Here’s where all of us relaxed and played with the dogs for a while
before heading off, where we were kindly given hot barley
drinks by the volunteers. The way the volunteers interacted
with the dogs were so touching – they were coo-ing to them,
talking to them, calling out all their names – I was quite moved
by the whole thing. Tabik, seriously. (Salute)
It was time to go, and we got a walk to the door by this darling over
here. He was tempang, you know, but look – how wonderful
and warm that face is. As we closed the gates, he stayed there,
as if saying Goodbye.
If you would like to go to the volunteer day or get more
information about FFF, please visit their website
or write to me and I’ll try to help you as much as I can.
We bought supplies for them (food and shampoo, etc)
but you can alternatively make a donation, of course.
Or how about the event below?
Unfortunately I somehow cannot make all the dates,
(Dang it!) but do go or make a contribution if you can.
The first one starts … tomorrow night.
Once again. God bless you, Furry Friends.
Thank you so much.
xo
