A black dog is one of the dogs that I had been feeding for months. Just as mentioned, earlier in the post, they all get the “tossed” packets daily. LOL… One fine day, my collegue told me that the black dog had been injured in the neck and was weak at the roadside. Her intention was to get me to do something more beside just feeding. However, what Ms Jessica Fong does not understand is I am a feeder no doubt, and getting to know and make friend with the dog takes time. I am not a professional dog catcher, most rescuers are not at all. Whatever, I just took note and continued to feed. Ms Jessica gave the dog a name, Ruffey. One day I was on leave, and I received a call from Ms Jessica. She said Ruffey looks hungry and have I arrange for her food. Wow. that touches me. I told her I had but not sure if the person had fed Ruffey. Anyway, she said Kak Syah also reminded her and asked her to make sure Ruffey is not hungry. We are talking about two ladies who, one does not even have a cat or pup at home, but her heart is for the animals. Another, is a muslim, but her heart cares for the animal. Ms Jessica made a trip to buy bread for Ruffey. Thier love deter me to do something for Ruffey. I gather my guts and came down from my car and made friend with Ruffey.
Ruffey eating her “tossed food”
26th Nov Sat : Ruffey was brought to clinic. Sponsored by Ma ma Mei Fah. Ruffey had to be checked on the wounds at the neck. Dr said the vet is being healed but Ruffey has to be vaccinated then spayed. Surgery was set for a week later. I took Ruffey back and gave her a good bath and de-tick wash. I had to wear gloves because she is not that clean. Dr said Ruffey is more than 6 years old.
Ruffey was scared and hiding under the chair at the clinic. All dogs are scared at clinic.
Ruffey was noisy and I could not keep her even temporary. I drove back to her place and left her there again. It was 30 km from my place. When she barks, my 3 dogs barked too, my neighbours total 5 dogs also barked, and hence forming an “orchestra” which was not acceptable to the master. He said SOP cannot have noisy dog that would disturb the neighbours.That was a fair statement. Even the cats just don’t like another space invader.
Isn’t she pretty after a good shampoo and tick wash? She is a good dog.
29th Nov Since Ruffey’s life had not been a good one, I decided to board her at the clinic. I took her back the next day and brought her to clinic until surgery. She was then vaccinated. Her spaying was set on Dec 5th. I called up Dr and asked for the progress. I was told that Ruffey had a lump and suspected cancer and operation was delayed. I told them to refer to Ma maMei Fah for decision.
I had been super buzy in the office and the evening rain and jam had hindered me from visiting Ruffey. Furthermore I was at a charity bazaar to help out.
8th Dec God knows how I miss Ruffey and I called the vet. To my surprise, Ruffey had been spayed and was taken by Mama to a safe place. Mama Mei Fah is a rescuer with own dog farm and she helps only the critical cases. I am so thankful and again my corner of my eyes were red and teary. I was stunned with such kindness that had been bestowed on me. I told Ms Jessica Fong the good news and that makes her day.
Mama Mei Fah had sponsored the vaccination and the surgery too. I paid the boarding from some dog bowls that I had sold. There were about 50 dog and cats bowls donated to me by Mr Gin. I am so grateful to all the kind people who stood beside me. I am not alone.
I am delighted that one more dog had been taken off the streets. I am sorry Ruffey that I had not visit you at clinic. I shall come to visit you at the farm. Meantime, please be a good girl to Mama Mei Fah.