Furry Friends Farm

          _{Overjoyed Hitam with the return of his friends                      An emotional welcome as Kuning greets Sabrina lovingly}

         _{Hitam and Kuning greets Sabrina and Connie                 Hitam and Kuning getting ready for their trip to the mainland}       

Kuning and Hitam being taken to their medical checkup by Sabrina with Connie and Daniel. Sabrina and FFF is funding for the dogs' medical checkups and any medical expenses from the checkup.

This is the dogs' first ever proper medical checkup for both Kuning and Hitam since their escape from Pulau Selat Kering.

Their medical checkup would include overall checkup on the dogs' condition, vaccination jabs, treatment to prevent heartworm and deworming treatment and last but not least, the boys were both neutered.

The plan was to bring them back to the mainland for their medical checkup in mid-July 2009, after the rescue mission ended with the rescue of the last dog spotted (Sakura), was delayed pending obtaining the fish farm owner's permission. In mid-September 2009, Sabrina and two dedicated volunteers went to the fish farm to look in on Kuning and Hitam. Kuning was not well, he looked very thin and was not eating well. Adi the staff at the fish farm was helpful and concerned over the dogs' welfare. Hitam was okay though.

After the treatment, both Hitam and Kuning stayed at Furry Friends Farm for the short observation period that is considered important immediately after vaccination. However the fish farm owner insisted on his dogs being returned to him immediately.

" A temporary agreement was reached : Hitam would be returned to the fish farm at first opportunity while Kuning stayed on at the Furry Friends Farm to receive more treatment for his minor kidney condition. The owner agreed that Hitam would not be allowed to go into water or get water for the days after his return to the fish farm. "

On this note, thus Hitam returned to the fish farm on 29th September 2009, Tuesday with Sabrina with Connie and Daniel. Sabrina bought him a 22kg bag of dog food and a brand new metal bowl. Hitam was in tip top condition after being given the all-clear by the vet after his medical checkup. He managed to spent some very happy times at Furry Friends Farm surrounded by friends two-legged and four-legged. During the journey back to the jetty, as Sabrina remembers it . . .

"Hitam leaned against my shoulder in my small car on the way to the jetty. I told him that he was a good boy and I would definitely pay him a visit every month. He wagged his tail and licked my shoulder as if saying Thank You to me."

Hitam's journey back to the fish farm was documented and it was such a sweet memory to see that we managed to take care of the welfare of a Stray dog whom had been so courageously assisted our rescue mission in luring all the remaining dogs stranded and suffered in the mangrove island.

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       _{The inseparable duo - Hitam and Kuning                                 A delighted and happy Hitam to be with Sabrina}

      _{All ready - Kuning and Hitam ready for their trip               Connie, Kuning, Sabrina and Hitam on their way to their medical check-up}

Updates on Jasper :

Dear Readers,

Thank you so much for your all your warm wishes and prayers for Jasper. Thank you for rooting for Jasper. We know you would be anxiously waiting praying and waiting for his recovery, here we provide you the updates so you can follow together on his progress to recovery.  

13/09/09 : Sabrina visited Jasper in the morning. Jasper was asleep but woke up when Sabrina approached. He seemed to recognise Sabrina's voice and stood up firmly and wagged his tail excitedly and tried to lick Sabrina's fingers as she greeted him. He was still heavily bandaged. The vet said Jasper was doing well. Let's hope for the best and pray for Jasper's quick recovery.

14/09/09 : It is the 6th day of Jasper's admission to the veterinary centre. Dr. Kiew showed Sabrina some photos of Jasper. One quarter of the open skull is covered by new grown tissues. Jasper is healing well.

19/09/09 : More good news. Today is the 10th day of Jasper's admission to the clinic. 3 quarters of the open skull is already covered by new grown tissues. He has put on a lot of weight too !

It is AMAZING that Jasper's eye has healed itself despite the horrific injuries which had caused its blurred vision at the beginning. Sadly, his left eye was too badly damaged and cannot be saved. Jasper has lost his left eye. He will be "handicapped" without his left eye permanently !

"Thanks to all of your prayers and warm wishes and support, Jasper is healing. The following photos were taken during various dates when the vet changed Jasper's wound dressing in September 2009. "

OUR BRAVE jasper IS on ROAD to recovery!

06/10/09 : Jasper's determination to survive has not only touched the hearts of the vet and all the staff at the veterinary clinic where he is being treated, but has also been a guidance in out lives that :

"Nothing is impossible. we ought to be courageous to face all difficulties and never give up during hard times." 

07/10/09 : Jasper is doing very well with the tender loving care from all the staff at the clinic. He has put on a lot of weight too !

CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS. ALL TAKEN FROM 1st OCTOBER ONWARDS. JASPER IS REALLY DOING WELL, HIS RECOVERY IS PROGRESSING WELL. LOOK AT THE WOUND, NOTICE HOW MUCH THE WOUND HAS HEALED COMPARED TO THE BEGINNING WHEN JASPER WAS HIT AND THEN THE SEPTEMBER PHOTOS.

We Are Their Heroes

Copyright © Jim Willis 2001, all rights reserved

If you worry that you have not made a difference, you have,
for only those who do not worry about it have not.
If you feel overwhelmed, if the weight of problems is too heavy to bear,
remember it is a shared burden
and the strength of numbers can accomplish much.

If you think society and government are blind,
it only serves to remind that we need to change
one mind at a time, one law after another.
We effect change by cooperation, not by isolation.

If you consider that we cannot save them all,
and what difference does one make?,
you ought to know the joy of the one who is saved.
Mourn those we cannot save, it is a eulogy to their being.
Do not let their loss be in vain.

Be kind to yourself, remember your needs
and those of your family and friends of every species.
If you give everything, what will you have left for yourself,
or for them?
Strive to be happy and healthy. You are needed.
Achieving balance in life is a lifelong struggle.
We who help those who do not have all that they need
should be among the most grateful for what we have.

Be proud of your accomplishments, not your opinions.
The quality of your efforts is more important than the quantity.
Forgive your own deficiencies - sometimes your caring is sufficient.
Everyone can do something, it is up to you to do the thing you can.
A kind word and a gentle touch can change a life.

If anger wells up within you, because people are the problem,
remember your humanity and that people are also the solution.
Concentrate on specific needs, pay attention to the individual -
they make up the whole.
See beyond the unlovable, the unattractive,
the impure and the wounded -
see that their spirit is as deserving as the rest. Help them heal.
Their eyes are windows to their soul
and the mirror of your sincerity.

All species, all beings, share this Earth in a chain of life.
Care more about what makes us alike than what separates us.
Policies, rules and regulations are not infallible.
Apply them judiciously, interpret them wisely.
No decision based purely on money is ever the right one.

Listen to your heart. Sometimes we have to do that which
we are most afraid of.
Be true to yourself and your beliefs.
Family may abandon you,
friends may disappoint you, strangers will ridicule you.
People shun what they do not understand.
Help them to understand - kindly, softly, gently.

Those who do not respect all life are to be pitied.
Often the wrongdoer is as in need of help as his victims.
Forgive, then teach by example.
Educate yourself or you cannot hope to teach others.
No action based in hatred is ever right
and anger drowns out wisdom.

Yours may be a voice crying in the wilderness,
make it a voice to be respected.
Listen more than you talk, be courteous and reliable.
Learn to ask for help. Never waiver from the truth.
Know that it takes a lot of strength to cry
And with every defeat, we learn.

All Creation celebrates that which is in its own best interest.
The Children are our hope - nurture them.
Nature is our legacy - protect it.
The Animals are our brethren - learn from them.

Your rewards will not be material, but they will be meaningful,
and the courage of your convictions can survive anything.
We are small boats cast adrift on a cruel sea,
but someday the tide will turn toward a safe harbor.
No matter how dark the storm clouds,
or deep the pain of heartbreak - never forget:

We are their heroes.

Note : Used with permission from Jim Willis for Furry Friends Farm animal welfare advocacy work