We haven’t talked about our feeding for a while. Some of you may be wondering. The situation there remains bleak. It has been a long time since we saw Blackie, we are pretty sure she has passed on, the blood wound on her head as recounted by one of our feeders seemed too serious for her to pull through without human intervention. We scoured the whole area in search of her body so we can lay to rest Blackie’s tale, unfortunately it was not to be. We are puzzled over what could have happened to her body - if she had died at the car park where she was last seen looking miserable and sad, and her body was removed the next day by environmental people or did she wander off somewhere to leave this world where she never really belonged, too distant, too afraid to fit in. 
Blackie's litter of joy. We are glad to have been there for them.
We won't forget Blackie because her pups are her legacy.
Happiness for Blackie was always beyond her reach, only her pups and her friendship with Shadow actually brought her any semblance of joy, if we could call that. Even during her time with the original RATS pack, she was like wall paper, for her it was mere existence as she never really fitted in, preferring to isolate herself. Yes, Blackie left us the way she came, a little black dog with much sadness, a little tortured soul. We are just glad that we were able to be there for her when she needed us the most, not that she would ever ask for help but for her pups, she probably dropped all caution as they required food to survive and she knew she couldn’t provide enough. As we remember her taking our 6 slices of bread in her mouth for her pups during every feeding, we know at those times, she did appreciate us and probably felt loved, if not then briefly.
We still remember her happy face, although no wag, each time she waited far away, while we prepared her food. Never once impatient. No Blackie was not like the other dogs who would bark or pounce on us while waiting eagerly for food. She would sit quietly, nonchalantly, almost disinterested, while we busied ourselves. She had all the time in the world and had good manners never to hurry us. What we have left of her are video clips and photos from the first time we met her, to her pregnancy and birthing of the Ebony pups, and towards the time when all were rescued leaving her with Shadow. Yes we are left with many memories, bittersweet.
Her pups look much like her. They are almost 10 months old now and in excellent health and temperament.
..They are all very beautiful dogs, with much spirit and exuberance and bring much happiness to all who who have met them. They are very different from Blackie in their behaviour, none are shy or timid, and we are glad. They have not encountered the pain and sorrow she did, nor the betrayal of men and each day is another day of adventure and fun. We know that if Blackie was alive and understood, she would be very pleased and proud. The pups had a strong mother who, against all odds, produced a lovely litter of Ebonies, our precious Ebonies. Yes the Ebonies have inherited Blackie’s strength, no wall paper amongst them, none whatsover.
Shadow
Shadow has also disappeared. For a long time we would call his name as we visit the feeding area. Sometimes we would hear rustling of leaves but we can’t be sure if it was Shadow. When the new pack of 7 to 8 dogs arrived, Shadow tried to fit in but we think it was difficult for him as he is shy and extremely timid. The only dog he was ever close to was Blackie as she was just as timid and shy. A week after the new dogs came, Shadow moved from his usual haunt to another, further afield and subsequently disappeared all together. We still leave food at his old spot everyday as we know there are other dogs hiding but these only come out at night. .JPG)
Surrogate dad to Blackie's pups,
Shadow did get along very well with the Ebony pups,
especially Indy.
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We hope that Shadow is among them, those who come out at night. We have also been told by residents that our food are sometimes consumed by owners with dogs on leashes and we are very upset but what can we do, our purpose was to feed Shadow and his friends and we are not there to appeal to them not to take their food. We can only pray that the genuinely hungry get some nourishment and are aghast at these selfish humans.
And then there is Teddy. One of the 7 who migrated to our feeding area. Teddy is a lovely, collie/huskie look alike. She seems to have some breed in her as she is furry and big in built. Upon first sight, she looked like a teddy bear, hence the name stuck. Teddy has become what Blackie used to be, our resident stray, except she is happier and not as shy. She would be waiting at the same spot each day for us, one call and she’ll appear, with a happy smile and wag. When we first saw her and found out she is a female, our first thought was to catch her and sterilise her. That was just a few weeks back and our plans became awry when a week ago, she disappeared to be found under a container some several metres away…. with her litter of pups. Sigh. Oh no. Not again. Not Blackie all over again.
One black sweetie
Three brown to sandy ones
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The place that Teddy has chosen to birth is a terrible one. It is in an island surrounded by cross roads, busy with heavy vehicles. She hides under a makeshift office and though we have not seen workers when we feed, we note that a dustpan which was never there before, suddenly appeared and poor Teddy’s face had bloody scratches. Did the workers beat her? We do not know but we do know she has 4 tiny pups. Three sandy to brown and one black. They are very small and their eyes are unopened and Teddy stands guard, a forlorn sad sight.
Teddy, this photo was taken a three weeks ago, the day before she gave birth. A very handsome collie/husky look alike. Friendly and happy.
Teddy, photo taken a few days ago. Stress and worry, and injury shows on poor Teddy's face. What could have happened? What a transformation in three week. Her face is scarred and an eye is unopened. Was this inflicted by someone?
.Teddy is very hungry. When we drive past, we always see her waiting, as if waiting for us to appear with food. She should be, we suppose as she is nursing four young babies. Poor pups, poor Teddy, what future do they have? Will they be able to survive this time with workers around. Will they even grow up to be able to run and play. And even if they do, the roads surrounding their ‘home’ is dangerous. A wrong step and any one, much less a innocent pup will be crushed by the big wheels.
Teddy is defensive. She is no longer friendly, she is afraid, worried and cautious.. Did the bloody scratches have anything to do with her distrust? She doesn’t allow anyone near her pups. Our hope is time, precious time that they will be able to remain here unharmed, and that they may get a chance to grow a little bigger, stronger so we can relocate them to a ‘safer’ place, if there ever is one, and provided she will allow us. We need to find these pups homes and bring Teddy away as she desperately needs medical help. The scratch marks and a close infected eye concerns us, very very much.
The four Teddy Pups need help very badly. We are looking to rehome them as soon as we can take them away. Are there any of you reading this able to adopt a Teddy Pup? to give one of them a home so they can grow just as big and strong and handsome like their mother however not abandoned like her, but much much loved as part of the family. They are not ready to be separated from their mother yet as they are still too young but we are hoping for responses that when the time comes, will there be a safe place for the Teddy Pups? Let us know if you will and can wait for them at anaterry@singnet.com.sg, for the Teddy Pups.
Yes it is Blackie all over again.
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Labrador Cross, Darling Coco for Adoption
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Coco’s story
Coco is a beautiful jet black glossy coated 8 month old Labrador- cross female dog, looking for a home. Loyal and faithful, Coco enjoys gallops and play. She has been sterilised and healthy, very good with people and children. Is there a home where Coco can live forever and bask in love? She is much too young to stay in a Kennel and cries to come out as she loves human interaction. Regretfully, Coco would not be suitable for HDB dwelling.
Please contact us 98383820 or email to anaterry@singnet.com.sg and we can arrange for a viewing.
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