Will Toffee Ever Find A Good Home?
It’s been a hectic fortnight. On the second day of the Chinese New Year, we rescued a stray puppy in USJ8. Last Tuesday, we rescued a ’special needs’ cat from SS19. The day before yesterday, we decided that a stray cat we’ve been feeding with the view to TNR* it will instead, be coming home with us for good.
It’s been an expensive fortnight too, what with the purchase of food, equipment, supplies and vetenarian fees. But we are not complaining. Eating out and our indulgence in books don’t stack up against the opportunity to give such animals as we are able to rescue a chance at life. After all, God has commanded us to be stewards of His creation and we don’t fulfill that command if we fail to care for animals. My mother, who fostered Toffee (as the puppy has been named) for two weeks pointed out that there are too many strays for us to save. Gravitas is of the view that we do what we can, and just aim to save one (or three) animals at a time.
Caring for rescued animals can be tiring, physically, mentally and emotionally. We were distraught when Nutmeg, a scrawny silver tabby kitten we picked up outside Taylor’s College died on Boxing Day last year from what the vet suspected to be a parasitic blood infection. Nutmeg was not the only animal we lost. There was also Barley the kitten whom we found abandoned by its mother in a gutter during the rain, and Soldier the mongrel whom we couldn’t find a home for and finally had to be surrendered to PAWS.
And now there’s Toffee. After nearly two weeks of unsuccesfully trying to find her a permanent home, we were on the verge of giving up. Gravitas called the SPCA to ask if they would take Toffee in. He was told that yes, the SPCA would take Toffee in but if she isn’t adopted within “a few days” she would be put down. On the one hand, we were appalled, but on the other hand, we’ve read that they are often overwhelmed, especially during the festive season where uncaring people dump their pets because the animals inconvenience their holiday plans. Well, these people shouldn’t complain when they’re old and cramp their children’s style and end up getting dumped at welfare homes..
We’re still hopeful that a home can be found for Toffee. She’s pretty, spirited, friendly and sharp as a pin. Only 2 months old, she already responds to her name and understands the commands “come”, “sit” and “fetch”. She also knows to ask to be let outdoors when she needs to do her toileting. She’s currently being boarded at the vet’s and being treated for mange and intestinal parasities. Don’t worry if that sounds yucky. She’s being properly cared for and should be as healthy as anything in no time. We hope somebody will find it in their heart to give Toffee a good home soon.
So if you, or somebody you know, are looking for a canine companion, or want to give Toffee a chance, please leave us a comment with your email address and we’ll get back to you.
It’s been an expensive fortnight too, what with the purchase of food, equipment, supplies and vetenarian fees. But we are not complaining. Eating out and our indulgence in books don’t stack up against the opportunity to give such animals as we are able to rescue a chance at life. After all, God has commanded us to be stewards of His creation and we don’t fulfill that command if we fail to care for animals. My mother, who fostered Toffee (as the puppy has been named) for two weeks pointed out that there are too many strays for us to save. Gravitas is of the view that we do what we can, and just aim to save one (or three) animals at a time.
Caring for rescued animals can be tiring, physically, mentally and emotionally. We were distraught when Nutmeg, a scrawny silver tabby kitten we picked up outside Taylor’s College died on Boxing Day last year from what the vet suspected to be a parasitic blood infection. Nutmeg was not the only animal we lost. There was also Barley the kitten whom we found abandoned by its mother in a gutter during the rain, and Soldier the mongrel whom we couldn’t find a home for and finally had to be surrendered to PAWS.
And now there’s Toffee. After nearly two weeks of unsuccesfully trying to find her a permanent home, we were on the verge of giving up. Gravitas called the SPCA to ask if they would take Toffee in. He was told that yes, the SPCA would take Toffee in but if she isn’t adopted within “a few days” she would be put down. On the one hand, we were appalled, but on the other hand, we’ve read that they are often overwhelmed, especially during the festive season where uncaring people dump their pets because the animals inconvenience their holiday plans. Well, these people shouldn’t complain when they’re old and cramp their children’s style and end up getting dumped at welfare homes..
We’re still hopeful that a home can be found for Toffee. She’s pretty, spirited, friendly and sharp as a pin. Only 2 months old, she already responds to her name and understands the commands “come”, “sit” and “fetch”. She also knows to ask to be let outdoors when she needs to do her toileting. She’s currently being boarded at the vet’s and being treated for mange and intestinal parasities. Don’t worry if that sounds yucky. She’s being properly cared for and should be as healthy as anything in no time. We hope somebody will find it in their heart to give Toffee a good home soon.
So if you, or somebody you know, are looking for a canine companion, or want to give Toffee a chance, please leave us a comment with your email address and we’ll get back to you.
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so how? has the pet rescuer been able to help?
brain too tired.. typo appears. :p