Showing posts with label Lost and Found. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lost and Found. Show all posts
Monday, November 19, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Lost Dog Found After Two Years by Judith Tan, The New Paper
File pictures of Eddy before he was rescued on 26 July 2012.
The wound on Eddy's face when Joan and Arther discovered that he was injured.
The wound on Eddy's face hurt him so much that it was difficult for him to eat his food.
Eddy was very calm and he co-operated with the volunteers and the vet.
Eddy's first day at home. "Home Sweet Home".
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Lost & Found: A Cross Breed Found Along Old Airport Road
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A Cross Breed was found on Sunday, 25 March '11 wondering along Old Airport Road.
He is young and friendly, if you recognise him and you know who his owner is, please inform his owner to contact us at:
Hp: 9199 6662
SMS: 9199 6247 or
Email: dogstalk@starhub.net.sg
Meanwhile, while waiting for his owner to response, we have named him "ïDog".
Thank you.
Zeus Comms.
Meanwhile, while waiting for his owner to response, we have named him "ïDog".
Thank you.
Zeus Comms.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Lost & Found: Cross Breed
Dear All
Thank you for your help to circulate our poster on the missing dog Sporty.
We are pleased to inform you that a kind soul has found Sporty at 10pm last night and alerted the SPCA to pick him up. The person who found Sporty did the right thing by calling for help. We are very grateful for his kind deed.
On behalf of Sporty and his Caregivers - many thanks.
Lynda
3 Nov 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Lost & Found: Male Mini Schnauzer
He has a micro-chip ending with XXXX-XXXX-XXX4-950
We believe that he stays in a house and he wants to go home. If you recognise him and you know who his owner is, please inform his owner to contact us at mailto:dogstalk@starhub.net.sg or SMS 9199 6247.
Thank you.
Zeus Comms
Friday, September 23, 2011
Lost & Found: Female Chihuahua
If you recognise her and you know who her owner is, please inform her owner to contact us at mailto:dogstalk@starhub.net.sg or SMS 9199 6662 or 9199 6247.
Thank you.
Zeus Comms.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Lost & Found: Male Maltese
If you recognise him and you know who his owner is, please inform his owner to contact us at mailto:dogstalk@starhub.net.sg or SMS 9199 6662 or 9199 6247.
Thank you.
Zeus Comms.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Lost & Found: Shih Tzu
FOUND AT EUNOS MARKET ON SUNDAY, 31 JULY '11
A male Shih Tzu was found this morning (Sunday, 31 July '11) by Daniel at Eunos Market. The dog is a senior dog between 5yrs and 7 yrs old, fully shaven, in good health and without a micro chip.If you recognise him and you know who his owner is, please inform his owner to contact us at mailto:dogstalk@starhub.net.sg or SMS 9199 6662 or 9199 6247.
Thank you.
Zeus Comms.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The Zeus Times - July 2011
Dear Friends,
The past 4 weeks have been extremely eventful and demanding. We had to attend to the puppies, help a lost dog and attend to some of our dogs at Zeus Playhouse who were afflicted by Kennel Cough. Thankfully, Dr Ang, who is our attending vet, visited the kennels last Saturday and the dogs were given their required medication and vaccinations.
Unfortunately, one of our puppies, Wang Wang, who was only 2.5 months old, caught pneumonia and passed away on 7 July after fighting a hard battle for 6 days. Tia and Steven held a cremation service to commemorate her and she will be missed dearly. But we are also glad that Wang Wang passed away peacefully and with dignity, knowing that we loved and supported her throughout the ordeal.
The Rescue of 5 Breeding Dogs
On 17 July, we rescued 5 dogs from a breeder. These 5 dogs consisted of 2 Schnauzers, 2 Norwich Terriers and 1 Maltese. They were rescued because we didn't want them to suffer again in the hands of other breeders, which might lead to abandonment once they’re deemed as ‘useless’ and can no longer breed for their benefit. Like every other dog, we believe that they too deserve a Second Chance to be loved and cared for by their owners.
Churro, a 4 yr old female Norwich Terrier
After a full health medical examination for the dogs by Dr Ang, we discovered that most of them had ear infections, dry eyes and bad teeth. Sadly both the Schnauzers have heartworm and one of the Norwich Terriers has kidney failure.
If you’d like to help with the dogs’ medical fees, a cheque can be made to ‘Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre (Bedok) Ptd Ltd’ or ‘Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre (Redhill) Pte Ltd’ and please kindly mail the cheque to 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-04, The Esplanade Mall S(039802) and write “In Aid of 5 Breeding Dogs” behind the cheque.
We would like to thank everyone who visited the Adoption Drive, which was organised by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Science Diet on 25 and 26 June. 6 lucky dogs have being adopted by very loving families and we are very grateful to these families for giving them a well-deserved second chance.
We will be organising an Adoption Drive on:
Date: Sunday, 31 July
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Venue: Ericsson Pet Farm, No. 16 Pasir Ris Farmway 2
For more details of our dogs that are up for adoption, please click Zeus Top Dogs.
Animal Communication Workshop
Rosina Maria Arquati our Animal Communicator will be in town in October to conduct Animal Communication Workshops.
The workshop details as follows:
Animal Communication - Foundation (Level 1)
Date: Sat, 15 and Sun, 16 Oct 2011
Time: 10:30am to 5:30 pm
Fees: S$500 (inclusive of vegetarian lunch)
Animal Communication - Intermediate (Level 2)
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011
Time: 10:30am to 5:30 pm
Fees: S$480 (inclusive of vegetarian lunch)
Venue: Hort Park function Room located at Alexandra Road/Hyderabad Road
Private Session with Rosina
If you’d like a private session between Rosina and your pet, please SMS in to 9199 6247 or email: dogstalk@starhub.net.sg and we will slot you in for an appointment as she will be in Singapore from 15 to 22 October 2011. Each session costs S$250 for 45 mins.
Lost & Found
Girl Girl, The Jack Russell Terrier
On a fateful Saturday morning, a female Jack Russell followed Mdm Phua home from the market. As Mdm Phua was unable to keep the dog, she called Zeus Communications for assistance. Hence we went to Telok Blangah to fetch the dog and boarded it at the kennel till we found her owner. It was extremely fortunate that the dog was micro chipped and that the owner had registered the details with AVA , so we managed to trace her owner with the assistance of AVA and they were happily reunited on 21 June.
The past 4 weeks have been extremely eventful and demanding. We had to attend to the puppies, help a lost dog and attend to some of our dogs at Zeus Playhouse who were afflicted by Kennel Cough. Thankfully, Dr Ang, who is our attending vet, visited the kennels last Saturday and the dogs were given their required medication and vaccinations.
Unfortunately, one of our puppies, Wang Wang, who was only 2.5 months old, caught pneumonia and passed away on 7 July after fighting a hard battle for 6 days. Tia and Steven held a cremation service to commemorate her and she will be missed dearly. But we are also glad that Wang Wang passed away peacefully and with dignity, knowing that we loved and supported her throughout the ordeal.
The Rescue of 5 Breeding Dogs
On 17 July, we rescued 5 dogs from a breeder. These 5 dogs consisted of 2 Schnauzers, 2 Norwich Terriers and 1 Maltese. They were rescued because we didn't want them to suffer again in the hands of other breeders, which might lead to abandonment once they’re deemed as ‘useless’ and can no longer breed for their benefit. Like every other dog, we believe that they too deserve a Second Chance to be loved and cared for by their owners.
Churro, a 4 yr old female Norwich Terrier
After a full health medical examination for the dogs by Dr Ang, we discovered that most of them had ear infections, dry eyes and bad teeth. Sadly both the Schnauzers have heartworm and one of the Norwich Terriers has kidney failure.
If you’d like to help with the dogs’ medical fees, a cheque can be made to ‘Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre (Bedok) Ptd Ltd’ or ‘Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre (Redhill) Pte Ltd’ and please kindly mail the cheque to 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-04, The Esplanade Mall S(039802) and write “In Aid of 5 Breeding Dogs” behind the cheque.
JoJo, a female Maltese being examined by Dr Ang and she is in good health.
Mon Mon, a female Schnauzer was diagnosed with Heartworms.
Toffee, a 4 yr old male Norwich Terrier was diagnosed with Kidney Failure.
He is now receiving treatment and taken care off by his foster family.
Twinkle, a female Schnauzer was also diagnosed with Heartworms.
Adoption Drive
We would like to thank everyone who visited the Adoption Drive, which was organised by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Science Diet on 25 and 26 June. 6 lucky dogs have being adopted by very loving families and we are very grateful to these families for giving them a well-deserved second chance.
We will be organising an Adoption Drive on:
Date: Sunday, 31 July
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Venue: Ericsson Pet Farm, No. 16 Pasir Ris Farmway 2
For more details of our dogs that are up for adoption, please click Zeus Top Dogs.
Animal Communication Workshop
Rosina Maria Arquati our Animal Communicator will be in town in October to conduct Animal Communication Workshops.
The workshop details as follows:
Animal Communication - Foundation (Level 1)
Date: Sat, 15 and Sun, 16 Oct 2011
Time: 10:30am to 5:30 pm
Fees: S$500 (inclusive of vegetarian lunch)
Animal Communication - Intermediate (Level 2)
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011
Time: 10:30am to 5:30 pm
Fees: S$480 (inclusive of vegetarian lunch)
Venue: Hort Park function Room located at Alexandra Road/Hyderabad Road
Private Session with Rosina
If you’d like a private session between Rosina and your pet, please SMS in to 9199 6247 or email: dogstalk@starhub.net.sg and we will slot you in for an appointment as she will be in Singapore from 15 to 22 October 2011. Each session costs S$250 for 45 mins.
Lost & Found
Girl Girl, The Jack Russell Terrier
On a fateful Saturday morning, a female Jack Russell followed Mdm Phua home from the market. As Mdm Phua was unable to keep the dog, she called Zeus Communications for assistance. Hence we went to Telok Blangah to fetch the dog and boarded it at the kennel till we found her owner. It was extremely fortunate that the dog was micro chipped and that the owner had registered the details with AVA , so we managed to trace her owner with the assistance of AVA and they were happily reunited on 21 June.Note to Pet Owners - The Importance of Micro Chipping
Should your dog ever go missing, the finder will be able to locate you with the assistance of AVA and Pet Call. So if your pet isn't micro chipped yet, please make it a priority to do so.
Friend, The Mongrel
On17 July afternoon, Friend had managed to escape from his adopter's house and although both foster and rescuer had combed the area for him for hours, they were still unable to find him. They were extremely worried because Friend isn't street smart, is wary of people and timid. With Friend missing, they felt like a part of their lives were empty and were constantly panicking over Friend’s safety.
Zeus then assisted in finding Friend by guiding the rescuer on what needed to be done. At 9 pm, we received a call from the rescuer that Friend had been found and everyone’s hearts were finally at ease.
Please click for more details about animal communication workshop.
Volunteers
If you love the sun, water and bubbles, we need you!
We require volunteers to help bathe the dogs on weekends between 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
If you’re interested to volunteer, please drop us an email at dogstalk@starhub.net.sg and indicate on the subject heading "Volunteer to Bathe Dogs".
Miss Fiona Foo has left us as a volunteer to embark on a new journey, hence Fiona will no longer be representing Zeus Communications and we would like to wish her well and all the best with her future endeavours.
Friend, The Mongrel
On17 July afternoon, Friend had managed to escape from his adopter's house and although both foster and rescuer had combed the area for him for hours, they were still unable to find him. They were extremely worried because Friend isn't street smart, is wary of people and timid. With Friend missing, they felt like a part of their lives were empty and were constantly panicking over Friend’s safety.
Zeus then assisted in finding Friend by guiding the rescuer on what needed to be done. At 9 pm, we received a call from the rescuer that Friend had been found and everyone’s hearts were finally at ease.
Please click for more details about animal communication workshop.
Volunteers
If you love the sun, water and bubbles, we need you!
We require volunteers to help bathe the dogs on weekends between 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
If you’re interested to volunteer, please drop us an email at dogstalk@starhub.net.sg and indicate on the subject heading "Volunteer to Bathe Dogs".
Miss Fiona Foo has left us as a volunteer to embark on a new journey, hence Fiona will no longer be representing Zeus Communications and we would like to wish her well and all the best with her future endeavours.
Please contact Lynda at Hp: 9199 6247 (SMS) or email: dogstalk@starhub.net.sg if you need assistance and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please do bear with us during this transitional period and be reassured that Zeus Communications is still in function and that we will continue our work in Animal Communications and Animal Welfare.
Perhaps now it is the time for me to share with you the reason why Zeus Communications was started. 9 days before my dog, Zeus passed away, he had many wishes that I had to fulfill for him and it was amazing how intensely we communicated during those 9 days. Firstly, he did not like staying at the vet and wanted to go home in the evening after treatment. He also desired to see some human friends whom he had not seen for years because he missed them deeply and wanted to bid them farewell in his own way. Most importantly, he wanted to take a last look at the place that he grew up at and enjoy as many more car rides as possible. He then passed away peacefully on 7 April 2010 after I granted all his wishes. It is difficult to describe how I felt when he passed away, but to put it simply, yes, I was sad to lose my best friend, but also very happy that he had the best life during his 9 years with me and that I could grant his last wishes.
After his passing, I decided to set up a registered company to conduct Animal Communications Workshops, hence this is how Zeus Communications came about. These workshops are meant to teach students how to communicate with animals and to let them understand that animals have emotions and feelings just like us humans. Our main objective is to make sure that owners try to work things out with their pets instead of giving them up.
In addition, we do Reiki for Pets which is safe and complements both Western and Chinese medicine for pets. Not only does it promote healing and recovery when your pet is ill, it also reduces possible side effects from medication. Not to mention, Reiki can also help with emotional and behavourial problems in pets.
Despite the reason for setting up Zeus Communications, animal rescue just happened naturally as we moved on. Because I have been in the Animal Rescue circle for close to 20 years, it is hard to turn away when you see an injured animal asking for help, especially hit and run victims and abused animals. We do what we can with the resources that we have, and we are very thankful to all our supporters who have made our work possible. We also emphasize to our volunteers that safety is our priority and that we can’t get ourselves hurt or bitten by an animal. If the animal is too wild or ferocious, we will step back and get assistance from the experts.
Do stay tuned for more stories on our work and dogs that have found a safe haven at our kennels. Once again, thank you for all your support, as Zeus Communications will not be where it is today without you.
Thank You & Best Wishes,
Lynda Goh
Please do bear with us during this transitional period and be reassured that Zeus Communications is still in function and that we will continue our work in Animal Communications and Animal Welfare.
Perhaps now it is the time for me to share with you the reason why Zeus Communications was started. 9 days before my dog, Zeus passed away, he had many wishes that I had to fulfill for him and it was amazing how intensely we communicated during those 9 days. Firstly, he did not like staying at the vet and wanted to go home in the evening after treatment. He also desired to see some human friends whom he had not seen for years because he missed them deeply and wanted to bid them farewell in his own way. Most importantly, he wanted to take a last look at the place that he grew up at and enjoy as many more car rides as possible. He then passed away peacefully on 7 April 2010 after I granted all his wishes. It is difficult to describe how I felt when he passed away, but to put it simply, yes, I was sad to lose my best friend, but also very happy that he had the best life during his 9 years with me and that I could grant his last wishes.
After his passing, I decided to set up a registered company to conduct Animal Communications Workshops, hence this is how Zeus Communications came about. These workshops are meant to teach students how to communicate with animals and to let them understand that animals have emotions and feelings just like us humans. Our main objective is to make sure that owners try to work things out with their pets instead of giving them up.
In addition, we do Reiki for Pets which is safe and complements both Western and Chinese medicine for pets. Not only does it promote healing and recovery when your pet is ill, it also reduces possible side effects from medication. Not to mention, Reiki can also help with emotional and behavourial problems in pets.
Despite the reason for setting up Zeus Communications, animal rescue just happened naturally as we moved on. Because I have been in the Animal Rescue circle for close to 20 years, it is hard to turn away when you see an injured animal asking for help, especially hit and run victims and abused animals. We do what we can with the resources that we have, and we are very thankful to all our supporters who have made our work possible. We also emphasize to our volunteers that safety is our priority and that we can’t get ourselves hurt or bitten by an animal. If the animal is too wild or ferocious, we will step back and get assistance from the experts.
Do stay tuned for more stories on our work and dogs that have found a safe haven at our kennels. Once again, thank you for all your support, as Zeus Communications will not be where it is today without you.
Thank You & Best Wishes,
Lynda Goh
Friday, May 14, 2010
HELP ME…. I’M LOST!
A white female Maltese was spotted wandering along the sidewalk near Block 510 Bedok North Ave 2 on a sweltering hot afternoon. She was panting very hard and walked with a slight limp. She had only one eye; her left eye seems to have been lost from an injury or surgery some time back. She had no collar on. Concerned that the dog might be in distress, her rescuers stopped their car to check on the cute pudgy looking white dog and offered her food and water. She seemed hungry and thirsty and gobbled up all the food in no time.
After her hearty meal, this determined dog was ready to set off again as if to look for someone. Her rescuers decided that it was too dangerous to leave this little cute dog to her own devices as they watched her attempting to cross an intersection of a road, so they leashed her and housed her at the Pet Hotel after a general health check by the vet.
The Vet revealed that this little dog had no microchip and has been relatively well cared for and well fed as she was on the tubby side. She is estimated to be about 6 -7 years old. Apart from very minor skin problems, she was in good health. She was no longer limping. Her limp could have stemmed from her walking for hours or days on the streets looking for her owner.
As all dogs should have a name, her rescuer named her Muffin. Muffin is a sweet girl who is extremely easygoing, trusting and has a charming personality.
Muffin at the Pet Hotel, looking optimistic that she’ll be re-united with her owners soon.
As the staff from Pet Hotel cleaned Muffin’s ears, she kept very still and was totally cooperative.
Her foster family even managed to brush her teeth with no problems at all. What a good girl she is!
The next day, Muffin was brought back to the place where she was found, in the attempt to find her owner. Muffin looked visibly excited, as if anticipating being back with her owner. She made some sounds while in the car, as if trying to communicate her plight.
Her rescuers allowed her to lead them through the blocks of HDB flat and to their surprise, Muffin hurried up a flight of stairs eagerly, brought them up to the third floor, turned right and stopped outside a flat.
Hopeful that Muffin had found her home, they knocked on the door but to no avail. They enquired with neighbors and confirmed that that particular household owns a dog but neighbours were evasive about whether Muffin was that dog. A note, with Muffin’s photograph, was left under the door but unfortunately, till now, the owners have yet to call.
The rescuers have done their due diligence by informing the relevant authorities, placing ads in the papers, taking Muffin to the vet to scan for microchip and do a general health check. They have also on more than one occasion taken her back to the area she was found, in the hope that someone will recognize her and know her owner. Alas, nothing has resulted from that.
Muffin loves the company of her foster family and is settling in well but we know she misses her owner and we sense that she still feels she is lost, or perhaps she just can’t accept the fact that she has been abandoned. We too, can’t accept that such a sweet, lovely dog can be abandoned under such circumstances, but having been a volunteer in animal welfare for many years, we are aware of the harsh realities of pet abandonment. If a pet owner has made up their mind to abandon their pet, chances are they would just do so, without considering the dangers they would be putting their pet through, or whether their pet would even survive a few hours on the streets avoiding traffic or fending for themselves.
Our initial hopes of finding Muffin’s owner diminishes as the days go by too . . . . we get the sinking feeling that she was abandoned, not lost. It has been almost one month and we now have to think of what’s best for Muffin and to give her the happiness and love that she deserves again.
Muffin is currently under the tender loving care of her foster family. However, they are not able to keep her for long.
If you have any information of who Muffin belongs to or have a BIG heart to foster or adopt Muffin, till her owner is found, please send an sms to 9488 6419/ 9109 0475 or email helprehomedog@yahoo.com.
Muffin’s Description:
Vet estimates her to be about 6 to 7 years old, probably lost her left eye several years ago as the wound has healed. She is well-built and pudgy, has a lump on the underside of her due to hernia, which the vet says is unlikely to cause any problems. She was clean shaven when she was found 28 April 2010 (Wed) and has a slight skin condition. She was found near Block 510, Bedok North St 3 with no microchip and no collar.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
What Do You Do When You Lose / Find a Dog?
Animal lovers live in dread of seeing and finding another lost or abandoned dog, or losing their dog. Whether the dog has left home deliberately or involuntarily, it is wise to act quickly.
Another dog on the streets with pleading eyes, ribs showing, hiding from you in fear yet hungry and needing help. From the people who sacrifice sleep to rescue dogs, here are some tips on what you can do to help:
1. Be Ready to Rescue & Help The Dog
If you know in your heart that you're a rescuer, why not equip yourself to do the best possible job? Preferably you would have had observed the dog roaming around the area for period of time.
Here are some things you will need:
A strange, frightened and possibly sick or injured dog can behave unpredictably. Any movement from you may cause the dog to run, hide or attack.
3. Restrain the Dog
Surround the area so that it cannot disappear or hide. If its on the road, divert traffic around him if he appears to be injured and is still on the road.
4. Be Calm and Gentle
Speak calmly to reassure the dog that you are not going to hurt him. Speak calmly and do not show panic in your voice. Make sure the dog can see you at all times as you approach it. Use food to attract the dog's attention. If necessary, do this over a period of time.
Some Things to Think Through
(A) Inform SPCA – tell them where and when you found the dog and give them a detailed description of the dog. Give them your contact number and tell SPCA if the dog is not picked up, you will retrieve him before he is euthanized. If the dog is sick, which often happens to the dogs who are under stress, or if the dog does not appear friendly, the shelter may put the dog down.
(B) Inform AVA Centre for Animal Welfare & Control - Hotline No: 1800 476 1600
(C) Place an advertisement in the Lost & Found column with Straits Times & Lianhe Zaobao (Chinese newspapers) – you are entitled to TWO FREE advertisements (only for an Animal that you have found). Your advertisement should be clear and specific – where and when the dog was found, description (colour, male / female), breed, wearing a collar etc...
(D) Take a picture of the dog and put up posters around the vicinity where it was found. Hopefully its owners will see the poster and contact you.
(E) Organize a Search Party - ask children and friends in the vicinity to help. Use an assuring tone to call out for your dog. The chances of finding a lost dog diminishes as his trail grows colder.
(F) Use an Animal Communicator to connect and communicate with the dog.
(G) Ensure you have done your due diligence (all the steps above)
Hopefully after having done all this, the owner can be traced and the dog will be reunited with its owners.
If after two weeks, no one comes forth to claim the dog, then perhaps it was abandoned. Then the onus would be on you to help the dog to find a new home, where it will be well loved and cared for, and hopefully not be abandoned again.
Another dog on the streets with pleading eyes, ribs showing, hiding from you in fear yet hungry and needing help. From the people who sacrifice sleep to rescue dogs, here are some tips on what you can do to help:
1. Be Ready to Rescue & Help The Dog
If you know in your heart that you're a rescuer, why not equip yourself to do the best possible job? Preferably you would have had observed the dog roaming around the area for period of time.
Here are some things you will need:
- Phone numbers of your
- local shelters and rescue centres (SPCA email : shelter@spca.org.sg Tel 62875355 ext 25 to file lost and found reports.)
- A 24-hour Emergency Veterinary Clinic
- Animal Recovery Veterinary Centre (Balestier) Tel: 6252 2623
- Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital (Whitley Road) Tel: 6250 8333
- A pet carrier or cardboard box; collar and leash for dogs; a blanket; water bowl and water; pet tin food, such as canned tuna or dried liver to entice the dog to approach you; and a dog first-aid kit.
A strange, frightened and possibly sick or injured dog can behave unpredictably. Any movement from you may cause the dog to run, hide or attack.
3. Restrain the Dog
Surround the area so that it cannot disappear or hide. If its on the road, divert traffic around him if he appears to be injured and is still on the road.
4. Be Calm and Gentle
Speak calmly to reassure the dog that you are not going to hurt him. Speak calmly and do not show panic in your voice. Make sure the dog can see you at all times as you approach it. Use food to attract the dog's attention. If necessary, do this over a period of time.
Some Things to Think Through
- Where will you take the dog to?
- Can you keep the dog?
- Call a local animal shelter/rescue and ask for assistance on where the dog can be kept and what is needed.
- Stay Hopeful - don't assume you automatically have a stray. Give the dog and the owner a chance. It could be a pet that has been lost for a while and the owner may still be looking for it.
- Be Realistic. Once you have taken the initiative, time and trouble to rescue/help a dog, it does not mean that a home, temporary or permanent can be found for it immediately. The animal rescuer would also need help with expenses for the animal if it is injured.
- Show Compassion. If you're unsure if you should help the dog you see on the streets, here are two questions: What if you got lost and could not ask for help? What if it was your pet?
- Take the dog to the vet and ask them to scan to see if it has a microchip. This service is free.
- If it has a microchip, the vet will contact the company (PetCall) provided that the owner registers the animal's particulars with PetCall and the owner will soon be reunited with his / her dog
- Sometimes the dog has a microchip but its owners did not register their contact details with PetCall (Website: http://www.petcall.org/) This would mean that the owners cannot be traced, despite the dog having a microchip. So please ensure you register your contact details with http://www.petcall.org/
(A) Inform SPCA – tell them where and when you found the dog and give them a detailed description of the dog. Give them your contact number and tell SPCA if the dog is not picked up, you will retrieve him before he is euthanized. If the dog is sick, which often happens to the dogs who are under stress, or if the dog does not appear friendly, the shelter may put the dog down.
(B) Inform AVA Centre for Animal Welfare & Control - Hotline No: 1800 476 1600
(C) Place an advertisement in the Lost & Found column with Straits Times & Lianhe Zaobao (Chinese newspapers) – you are entitled to TWO FREE advertisements (only for an Animal that you have found). Your advertisement should be clear and specific – where and when the dog was found, description (colour, male / female), breed, wearing a collar etc...
(D) Take a picture of the dog and put up posters around the vicinity where it was found. Hopefully its owners will see the poster and contact you.
(E) Organize a Search Party - ask children and friends in the vicinity to help. Use an assuring tone to call out for your dog. The chances of finding a lost dog diminishes as his trail grows colder.
(F) Use an Animal Communicator to connect and communicate with the dog.
(G) Ensure you have done your due diligence (all the steps above)
Hopefully after having done all this, the owner can be traced and the dog will be reunited with its owners.
If after two weeks, no one comes forth to claim the dog, then perhaps it was abandoned. Then the onus would be on you to help the dog to find a new home, where it will be well loved and cared for, and hopefully not be abandoned again.
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