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Rosalind narrates:
"Ah Leng wandered into our condo, Lengkong Apts, (hence her name) one day in Nov.2000. Just as I was about to leave the house. She came out from the bushes. She was only a little kitty, about 2 months old, I think. I gave her some biscuits, which was all I had. The next day she was there again, same time, same place. I gave her some canned kitty food. Since then, she had been a resident at our void deck. Each evening, as soon as our car reaches the carpark, she would dash out to greet us, without fail. I can still remember her joy at seeing us knowing that there's food, surely. Our condo was up for enbloc and we had another about 8 months before we all had too go. I was desperate to find a home for Ah Leng. Sadly, my family does not want a cat in our new home. Although I had been feeding Ah Leng all this time, she never allowed me to touch or stroke her. She was FIERCE. She would hiss and scratch whenever anyone went too near her, even when I was putting food in front of her. Such was her nature! Time was running out for Ah Leng, when I heard about Metta Cattery. By God's grace and the help of the volunteers, I was able to house her at Metta Cattery. She would not have been able to survive on her own as she was dependent on myself and one of my good neighbours for her meals. Imagine how overjoyed I was when I had a call from the Cattery. It was Salie and then,. Jenny who later came to help me capture Ah Leng. We had a problem as Ah Leng was untouchable. Then there was also Sandy, another tabbycat who was pregnant. Jenny had arranged to meet me one evening to capture both of them and send them to the vet for sterilisation. Thank God, I was able to capture Ah Leng without any problem. I managed to ensnare her into my basket with the help of a bit of cheese bread. Ha Ha GOTCHA Leng!!!! Jenny arrived and helped me capture Sandy who was pregnant. Poor Sandy didn't look too good. We took both of them to the vet. They were to be neutered the next day. The vet called . Ah Leng was neutered and was alright. But poor Sandy was hyperventilating. He suggested that we send her for an Xray to find out the problem. Poor Sandy had was suffering and in great pain. She had diaphragmatic hernia. An operation was the only way to ensure that she could have a normal life, if successful. Unfortunately poor Sandy didn't make it and passed away peacefully. Jenny, Sharon & Sarah helped to bury Sandy. Ah Leng was taken to the the cattery. She was well and strong. She was confined for about a week. She's now well adjusted to life in the Cattery, and I know she's happy there. Thank you Metta Cattery and Volunteers for caring. I cannot imagine where Ah Leng would be today if not for you all. 28th August 2001 |
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25th February 2002
Ah Leng "escaped" through a the drain that was not properly covered. No amount of coaxing got her back. She wandered off into the bushes The volunteers left when it was too dark to look for her. |
26th February 2002
Sharon took half day to search for Ah Leng in the vicinity. No sign of her. 8.15pm : Karen's sms "Ah Leng is back in MC" Hurray! Sharon reports:- "hi all great thks to karen, ah leng is now safe in MC again. she went down to mc to check on her again in the evening & found her loitering near the common area, as if trying to find a way into the safe haven. overjoyed, she slowly lured her into the drain, thereby trapping her inside. from there, she led ah leng to the drain in common area & lifted the cover for her to come out, into safe hands of 2-leggeds again. really relieved & happy that ah leng is back in MC ... :-) karen, thks once again for all the help. sharon siow |
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Hi All: Really relieved that Ah Leng is back!! Thks to Karen, Sharon, SY, Salie and everyone at MC for their help and concern. I was so depressed and prayed so hard that she be guided back to MC. Went down that morning and walked all the way to the fishfarm but no sign of her. Called her name and started to meow myself. People must think that I was maaad!!! Thanks again!! HURRAY!!! Regards: Rosalind 28th February 2002 12.43pm |
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