Happy New Year and Sandy's Prayer

We thank all of you for your kind support and encouragement.

2009 has been a great year.

Our dear Lord has blessed us mightily

and helped us with the rescuing and rehoming. 

He is the ulimate Rehomer

and His timing is perfect.

It is because of Him that many of our dogs have found good homes,

and have begun new chapters in their lives.

We pray that the new year will bring you health and happiness

May you be blessed with the love of your family and friends. 

A Very Happy New Year 

Sandy's prayer for 2010

"As I lay me down to sleep;

I pray dear Lord my food will keep;

And I do earnestly pray that when I wake

A family, waiting for me, will take

I have learnt to sit and sometimes paw

And still learning so much more;

Walk on leash, Don't pull, Don't rush

Don't bark, well not much :) 

The newspaper is my bane

I find it so funny, its like a game

But the cross looks from everyone when i pee

Tells me, Oops, Uh oh, but huh, I still don't see ....?

Its not easy but I'll try
If that makes me more adoptable ?.. sigh

I'm still young and have time

One day I'll be in my prime.

I know I don't look like the other pups

Who have floppy ears and soft goofy looks

Umm, I once had that

But then I grew

And now have BIG ears

That points to the sky

Just like my beautiful momma

Who told me to hold my head up high

Cos she says I'm as good as any other

Who comes with certs, or pedigree and whatever

Long fur with ribbons and bows all kinds of colour

I don't need them, only my collar

I will be quiet, I will be good

I will be faithful, loyal and true;

I promise I will stay by your side

Till the end of my time I'll bide,

Is there a home, a family,

Someone who cares

To take me in and love to share?

For now I'll wait and close my eyes in prayer"

Hopeful SANDY for Adoption

She is 3 months and such a clown now. She knows how to sit before her food / treats and has a very good appetite. She still learning how to toilet train but is a very curious pup and adores people, other dogs (and food), which we are happy as the vet says this is good rehabilitation on her part. No matter how soundly she is sleeping, snoring upside down turtle style, the minute she hears rustling of plastic bag or someone eating, you can be sure Sandy is silently by your side looking on - hopeful.

Yes Hopeful Sandy that is what we call her. Currently undergoing treatment right now for her skin due to environment and stress prior to her rescue, otherwise she is very healthy, playful and very cute, curious and has the saddest looking face with her big ears and huge eyes. Even when she is happy, she looks sad, only evidence of happiness is her waggy tail. She knows her name very well, knows how to sit and walks well on leash. We are still training her with toilet. She is not barky but whimpers or whine to sound her happiness or hunger.

Sandy was saved from being put down just hours before the deadline was up. Seeing her happy, alive and a carefree pup makes us very glad to have rescued her in the nick of time. Unfortunately, Sandy will not be suitable for HDB (or public housing) as she is considered a mid-size dog. She will grow into a small mid size.

Please call 91153067 or email anaterry@singnet.com.sg if you wish to give Sandy the gift of a family.

If you are thinking of getting that new pet,

Please consider Adopting first.

Blessed Christmas Greetings

We wish our dear readers A Meaningful Christmas.

May the peace and joy of this season
be upon you and your family
as we count our blessings of love and friendship

 As you enjoy the Season's festivities,

do remember our furry friends at the Shelter

and donate generously.

 T'was the night before Christmas ...

at the Animal Shelter

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,

Every shelter is full. We are lost but not found.
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
We hope every minute that someone will care.

They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Kyoto, come over Rosy ~ come fetch your new ball!"
But now we just sit here and think of the days.....
We were treated so fondly ~ we had baby ways.

Once we were little, then we grew and we grew ~

Now we're no longer young, and we're no longer new
So out the back door we were thrown like trash,
They reacted so quickly ~ why were they so rash?

We "jump on the children," "don't come when they call",

We "bark when they leave us," "climb over the wall."
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
Now we suffer the consequence of the error they made.

If only they'd trained us, if only we knew...

We'd have done what they asked us and worshipped them, too.
We were left in back yard, or worse ~ left to roam...
Now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.

They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-by....

"Maybe someone else will give you a try."
So now here we are, all confused and alone....
In a shelter with others who long for a home.

The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,

With so many to care for, they can't stay to chat.
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer....
We know that they wonder how long we'll be here.

Of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.

Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears ~
Our friends filled with emptiness,
worry and fear.

If you can't adopt us and there's no room at your inn ~

Could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year ~
Can you give more than hope to everyone here?

~ Anon ~

Hopeful Sandy for Adoption

Sandy's story

She is 3 months and such a clown now. She knows how to sit before her food / treats and has a very good appetite. She still learning how to toilet train but is a very curious pup and adores people, other dogs (and food), which we are happy as the vet says this is good rehabilitation on her part and the medication also making her hungry. No matter how soundly she is sleeping, snoring upside down turtle style, the minute she hears rustling of plastic bag or someone eating, you can be sure Sandy is silently by your side looking on - hopeful.

Yes Hopeful Sandy that is what we call her. Her motto "Try, try cos you never know what happens next". Currently undergoing treatment right now for her skin problem due to environment and stress prior to her rescue. otherwise she is very healhy, playful and very cute, curious and has the saddest looking face with her big ears and huge sad eyes. Even when she is happy, she looks sad, only evidence of happiness is her waggy tail. She knows her name very well, knows how to sit and walks well on leash. We are still training her with toilet. She is not barky but whimpers or whine to sound her happiness or hunger.

Sandy was saved from being put down just hours before the deadline was up. Seeing her happy, alive and a carefree pup makes us very glad to have rescued her in the nick of time. Unfortunately, Sandy will not be suitable for HDB (or public housing) as she is considered a mid-size dog. She will grow into a small mid size.

Please call 91153067 or email anaterry@singnet.com.sg if you wish to give Sandy the best Christmas of her life - the gift of a family

If you are thinking of getting that new pet,

Please consider Adopting first.

We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads....

There are many looking for homes

Dear Lord, please make our dreams come true.

We wish to thank Mrs. S for her very kind donation of canned dog food for feeding of the hungry homeless.

 On behalf of the abandoned and those left behind, we really appreciate your joining us in our efforts.

Shadow's Dream

Shadow has been missing for many months; our lovely black Shadow, our huge dog with no tail and upright ears. Timid Shadow so called because he was always hiding behind the bushes and all anyone can see is a shadowy figure.

Sweet Shadow yes, we have seen him before but our photos of him are specks of black taken from a distance. No one has ever gone near enough to snap a shot of him that we had to draw a picture to epict a look-alike so that we may share with our readers, a never before heard in our blog or any we know. 

Shy Shadow, scared even of his own shadow!! If that was ever possible. How a big burly male dog like him become so afraid is beyond our understanding. What horrors has he experienced or seen to be this way. To be timid is one thing and common among strays, and Blackie was a class act in that but Shadow - Shadow tops the class. He wins hands-down for being the most terrified, spooked and dispirited dog of any we have ever met. 

Strange, very much so but still our lovely shadowy Shadow.

In the past months many readers have sounded their fears that Shadow may have gone to doggie’s heaven. In our hearts, though, we hoped they were wrong and that he had gone somewhere else, in another location but not gone for good.

And in our memories, we can still see how Shadow played surrogate Dad to the Ebony pups and best friend with the late Blackie. Those carefree days and fond memories would make us smile while holding back tears as we recount the happiness and sadness. 
Our feeder still leave food in the same spot as she keeps that hope alive. The food is eaten and we know there are still dogs out in the forest but is Shadow with them, we don't know. Its been so long that we've stopped guessing.


A few days ago, Shadow reappeared after many months of silence. He is alive! There was much rejoicing to see him still alive. He limps, more pronounced than in the past and with his trademark upright ears and no tail, he looks like always did, tired, thin but alive. When our feeder saw him in amazement and joy, she shouted out Blackie's name, Shadow stopped and turned back. He probably thought the word "Blacke" was our "Hello" as we always called that when we left food in the past. How we wished we could run to him , hug and stroke his head but each movement we make makes him nervous and he take steps backwards, but he recognises the word "Blackie" and we'd like to think that he still recognise our smell if not our looks. We hope perhaps that the glimpse of fleeting joy in his face was real and not our imagination.


The rejoicing is short lived. It turned very quickly to worry and now fear as we see Shadow is not alone. He has joined a new group of friends. This is not good news and a great disadvantage for him because when he was alone, he was less noticeable and in his usual style, he hides in the darkest part of the forest. Now that he has friends, he is braver and ventures out in the open with them. They roam the place and misconceived to be "a pack of wild dogs". They are a pack that is true, but they are NOT wild, that much we can attest. They are a group of dogs betrayed by their families and abandoned. These dogs are all looking for the same things,  love, food, their families and have come together, huddling close in comfort to each other in their misery and sadness.

But people are unkind and quick to jump to wrong conclusions and do not understand. Our dear shy Shadow is now misjudged when all he wants and longs for is companionship. That has become as elusive for him as he has been for us. He probably became lonely when Blackie died and this has forced him to join a few dogs and form "a family".

Dear Shadow, he has forgetten everything that Blackie has taught him. Only Blackie understood the true sense of survival. That means no friends, no baggage, no emotions, no relationship, no ties. Travel light is the modus operandi here and Blackie lived by that rule, till she birthed her pups and had to stay put for them. No other dog understood it better than her and Shadow has not picked from Blackie the ultimate skill that to be alive, he must be alone and be inconspicious. A pack of dogs always bode uncallled-for attention.

Lately we have heard of stringent checks in this area and we fear everyday that this will be the last for our dear Shadow. 

Sigh. How can we help Shadow even if we want to. He is so hard to find and so difficult to get close to. He is as unattainable to us as Blackie had been to us, that he has learnt well. There is also no safe place for him to rest now and all the shelters are full. We don’t have the finances, manpower nor resources to relocate him. The only thing we can give him is leave him plenty of food and our prayers that God is merciful to him. We cannot guarantee Shadow’s tomorrow, all we can ask from God is to grant him stregnth, speed from his daily meals and keep him safe while as he is aive, and if and should the ending come, let it be swift.

That’s our only hope and dream for our dear sweet Shadow now. Regretfully, life has not been fair to him, never was and never will.  And, perhaps, that is also Shadow’s dream – to live carefree and fed till the very end... dear Shadow, we are so sorry. 

Run Shadow, Run. Fly like the wind that blows through the forest just before a storm. Run like you never have before. We will see you again, dearest, one day we will. Playing in God's green pasture in His Kingdom above, and by your side, we will see our sweetheart Blackie again and this time, both of you won't have to run anymore but come to us in peace.
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Hopeful Sandy for Adoption

Sandy's story

She is 3 months and such a clown now. She knows how to sit before her food / treats and has a very good appetite. She still learning how to toilet train but is a very curious pup and adores people, other dogs (and food), which we are happy as the vet says this is good rehabilitation on her part and the medication also making her hungry. No matter how soundly she is sleeping, snoring upside down turtle style, the minute she hears rustling of plastic bag or someone eating, you can be sure Sandy is silently by your side looking on - hopeful.

Yes Hopeful Sandy that is what we call her. Her motto "Try, try cos you never know what happens next".  Currently undergoing treatment right now for her skin problem due to environment and stress prior to her rescue. otherwise she is very healhy, playful and very cute, curious and has the saddest looking face with her big ears and huge sad eyes. Even when she is happy, she looks sad, only evidence of happiness is her waggy tail. She knows her name very well, knows how to sit and walks well on leash. We are still training her with toilet. She is not barky but whimpers or whine to sound her happiness, unhappiness or hunger.

Sandy was saved from being put down just hours before the deadline was up. Seeing her happy, alive and a carefree pup makes us very glad to have rescued her in the nick of time.

Sandy will not be suitable for HDB (or public housing) as she is considered a mid-size dog. She will grow into a smal mid size.

Please call 91153067 or email anaterry@singnet.com.sg if you wish to give Sandy the best Christmas of her life - the gift of a family

GeGe - The Shih Tzu for Adoption

GeGe the black and white Shih Tzu

GeGe is dear little lady dog looking for a new home.  She is an example of things gone wrong.  Her owner, Grandmama can no longer take care of her like she used to as she has just undergone an operation. Grandma has no one else to care for the dog as the grandchildren are young and the family menbers have their hands full with babies and toddlers.

GeGe is an 8 year old beautiful Shih Tzu who has been sterilised and is toilet trained. She is healthy and a docile sweet nature dog.  She does have dry eyes and just need to have eye drops applied.

If you feel that you can provide a new home for GeGe, please email to alim0703@yahoo.com.sg to arrange for viewing. 

Please let us know some information of yourself so that we can let Grandma know.

Boobi for Adoption

Lovely sleek Boobi has a sad sad story to tell. His beautiful shiny coat belies the sadness in his eyes. Boobi was rescued as a pup from under the containers in a warehouse in Jurong. His rescuer took him home but her own two male alpha dogs did not like him and resented his presence. Boobi had to be confined to a small area when the owner was at work and whenever he could come out, the big dogs only allowed him to crouch and crawl around the house or he will get bitten when he stands up.

Everything he did or tried to do was difficult as the other dogs did not allow Boobi into the rooms, other areas, to eat or to play. They would snap and growl and this was how Boobi grew up. This was his puppyhood. Poor Boobi spent a long time just crawling around, too afraid to even bark and we are sure he didn't understand why he was treated such.

He is now fostered in a location where he can finally stand straight, run and play with much freedom and no snapping dogs. This place however is only for the interim and he still needs a home to return to, a family  to call his own, one where he can be himself and be accepted for what he is, a handsome, young and intelligent dog.

The past bullying however has taken its toll and stripped away Boobi's confidence and trust. He is very shy and is afraid. He still loves to play and we hope eventually he will learn to play with other dogs and understand they won't bite him like in his previous home. He just needs time to adjust. Given that, he will be able to show his new family what a great dog he truly is, not just in looks but in behaviour and temperment.


Boobi is one and a half years old and sports a glossy, shiny coat of lovely black fur. He is a nice sturdy build dog with a handsome stature. He has been fully vaccinated and sterilised and pronounced very healthy by the vet. He is very shy with people and dogs.

Boobi is not suitable for HDB as he is midsize. We hope he will be given another chance as he will make a lovely family dog.  Please call 97659951 or email anaterry@singnet.com.sg if you wish to view Boobi.

If you are thinking of getting a Pet

Please consider Adopting First

ALL for Love - the Dinner exposé

The last six months of planning, brainstorming, sleepless nights culminated to a burst of activity in the week leading towards Nov 21. Yes we have been busy  and we were exhausted. Most of the time, in a daze - pretty sure we forgot something, checked and double checked the list, more thoroughly than Santa ever did.  Calls had already been made, vouchers collected, tickets sold, money collected, the event is drawing near and how come it feels like we are not ready. Panic mode, stress, stress, stress !!!

We made visits again to Forrest Restaurant, drew countless circles representing tables, squares representing booths, triangles representing easels. Our dreams became nightmares of circles, squares and triangles chasing after us because we had made blunders. Greatest fears, not enough food, forgot to add a name, forgot to pick up a prize... Call it jitters, nerves, and what have you but finally it is the week leading to the event.

Thursday 19 Nov saw most of the organising team and friends taking leave from work to pack our goody bags. Yes the bag turned out to be a hefty one, with many great redemption vouchers, free gifts and information, all from our generous sponsors who heeded calls from the extremely hardworking committee to support Pets Villa.

Even we were surprised to see the actual content. So many things to put in, too many to organise. Gwen, our kind member who sponsored her home which looked like a warehouse towards the end, was befuddled by the number of cartons and boxes that kept arriving at her home. It was a good thing we asked the goodies to be delivered a few days before the event or her family would have nowhere to move around!

Early Thursday morning, we set out our goody 'stations' and like efficient little factory workers proceeded to work the 'Operation' line. It was funny to see how some can NOT be factory operators and would jam up the production line, and how some betrayed the operator's union by joining management. Yes we had a good time laughing and singing, with dogs running in and out our various stations. Big M was banned from the operation as he kept implementing management changes and ideas to our factory line. We had to restart all ovder again, about 3 times because we had left out some stuff from the bags. "Oh no!!" was a cry everyone dreaded to hear. I think at the end of the operation and before the Dinner, we all grew heartily sick of counting and recounting the number of contents and bags.

After the packing was done, drew the extremely tiresome task of transporting everything to Mandai for safe keeping. The skies were not kind to us and it rained the whole day leaving us bored, restless, grumpy and hungry. We ate more than we should, fed the dogs till they became sick. By 6.00 pm fed-up with a day's fruitless waiting, far too long and fearing the darkness descending before our task was finished, we decided to brave the rain and started stuffing a big lorry, 2 MPVs chocker-full full full to the brim with goody bags, paintings, sales merchandise, bid auction stuff, huge bags of dog and cat food, beds. No available space was spared, all passengers had their laps to the brim with stuff. We had to push the passengers into the car before the doors could be shut. The drivers were not able to use the rear view mirrors but at last, at last we all set off to Mandai where we can leave our precious belongings at the restaurant. It was good foresight to move them that night because on reflection, Friday and Saturdays were such busy ones, we doubt we could have done any more transporting or packing. The goody bag day ended with a dinner at Forrest itself, extremely tired, aching shoulders and legs but relieved that the biggest headache was over.

Saturday at 3 pm saw all the committee members meeting at Forrest for the final touch ups, reorganising, regrouping, delegating of tasks and sound testing. The other volunteers for the night dutifully streamed in by 4.30 pm, thank God for them as we could not have done it without these great people. Eveyone was ready, set, go before the first guests arrived by 6.00 pm.

And what a great time we all had.

 

The receptionists did a fantastic job of seating the guests and selling wines. Our volunteers marvellously spearheaded the raffle sales which were booming and sale merchandise flew off the shelf, all very generously donated by numerous Sponsors. Our three adorable dogs for adoption had a great time mingling with the crowd, excited to see so many friendly faces and receiving many pats and strokes. 'Opt to Adopt' was the message of the night and our little ambassadors did a great job with friendly waves of their tails.

Shawn a cross chow, Keely, a cross terrier and Papi, a mix breed come from different background but looking for the same thing, love and security in a new home. They were representatives of the dogs and cats at Pets Villa and in shelters across Singapore, that there are many like them, healthy, beautiful and very deserving and so much love to give.

Angela May from FLY Entertainment did a great job of compere-ing and rah rah-ing the crowd to bid and buy raffle, the 'all for a good cause' theme was heard from start of the dinner till the end. Robert Fernando and Amy entertained and serenaded us with their personality and songs, Kenneth of Special K came specially before his nightly gig at a popular club to spin his specials, his music moved our bodies and swayed to the rhythm, Shanice together with intelligent Nova from AK9 Singapore proceeded to showcase their trust and partnership wowing us especially with training of Snowy, a rescued terrier into an obedient entertainer. These five kind souls offered their talents probono of which ALL is very grateful.  We could not have offered to hire any one of them, no matter how much discount given.

Bobby and Jovyn proceeded to snap many many photos, they were the first to arrive and the last to leave. We are completely grateful to these two great guys for their passion and compassion. They say a picture speaks a thousand words and how aptly put. Bobby and Joyvn not only gave a picture but many photos to bring home, memories that we at ALL will always treasure, for "ALL for Love Mandai Dinner" is not the first event that ALL has put up, nor will it be the last, but for us, it will always be the most exciting, the most

fun and one where all of us worked in unison with one mind to achieve one goal - raise money for Pets Villa's future and spread the 'Opt to Adopt' message as strongly as we can.

Although none of us managed to eat much, of what we could eat and verified by many guests, the food was delicious, thanks Forrest! Mmm, perhaps we should go again as a post dinner celebration. The event drew to a close with the most exciting part of the night, bid for "A dinner with Mohan". That drew much anticipation, laughter and friendly competition. Mohan obliged with a twirl on the stage, a few buttons undone much to the delight of the crowd. All for a good cause, prompted even Caesar on stage to give aid to the call for his furry compatriots. And we were not disappointed, all our auctions, silent and live, were bidded upon, and generously may we add. Some kind bidders even donated back to ALL what they had purchased, like the can food and there were smiles upon smiles on happy faces of those who shared their blessings.

Yes, it was a night that all of us volunteers at ALL was proud and happy for. A night when people gave out of their pockets and kindness of their hearts. It was far to travel to Mandai, of that we had no doubt. Many had difficulty with transport yet they came. They came in support - with their presence, with their purchases.

They donated, bidded and gave because they believed in ALL's cause. Of ALL's efforts towards the dogs and cats and those in their care. Of the many who were saved from death or pain to lead a life of contentment at the kennel or cattery where they do not have to run any more or fear or cry or go hungry into the night. And yet some more fortunate, as a new furry family member giving and receiving love from their human members. Yes, our Sponsors who gave so generously to this dinner understood the difficulty it is to run a rescue shelter and the costs involved, of how hard it is to stretch that dollar but still we at ALL will try. As long as there is hope, ALL will always try their best to find the rainbow for each of the animal they have in their care.

This dinner was a success as it was organised by a committee who agreed in unison what the goal was, supported by a group of volunteers who helped willingly from their hearts, donated by Sponsors who empathised and attended by Diners who believed.

All for Love? It certainly was!

ALL for Love

Some of ALL volunteers ‘kicking’ up a storm in excitement 

Snowy, rescued by ALL volunteers, from a breeding farm. Emanciated, nervous, scabby and now transformed into a thing of beauty and a joy forever

Beautiful paintings for the Silent auction, these drew great interest

As were these great accessories and food, thanks to our kind sponsors

Shawn takes a break from his PR job. He did great! Shawn, a cross chow is looking for a home. Dogs of various breed, pedigree or non, all look for the same things in life, a home, a bowl, food and warmth, pats and hugs. Sometimes it remains elusive.

Our lovely volunteers at the Sales booth

Some of the lovely sale items

Our capable and beautiful Receptionists

Great prizes for the Raffle Draw

Beautiful handpainted board by Committee Member, Angela

Hard at work, “would you care for a bottle of wine to accompany your meal?”

Lovely paintings all in a row

Opt to Adopt, a strong message for that night 

Nova, from AK9 Singapore, the dog extraordinaire, winner of many Obedience and Agility competitions

Lovely Keely says “take me home”

A wonderland by night

Everyone having a great time

Forrest @ Orchidville, great food, good friends, good animal loving owners 

The first course – Yummy

Dogs for adoption?? These ‘flew’ off the shelves real quick.

Our invaluable young volunteer, Kai Xin and Mr. Indispensable himself, Dennis, much loved among the two, three and four legged.

President and Hon Treasurer of ALL, Cathy Strong and Mohan Div. Founders of Animal Lovers League. This world is a better place for our furry friends, thanks to them, their love, compassion and dedication

Love me, love my dog”. Amy and Mohan doing a twirl. Caesar joins in the fun.

Let the bidding begin!!

Angela May, our lovely MC for the night. Kept us entertained and in sequence.

Papi says “Adopt me!”, Yes, 4 month old Papi is looking for her own home too. She is not alone. There are many like her waiting to be picked up and brought home. Opt to Adopt is the reason for this mission. If you are considering a pet, please remember, Opt to Adopt first.

Ken from Special K and his special music livened the crowd

Goody Bag packing day.

A tremendous effort, tiring backbreaking tedious.

Photo credit : Bobby Yeo

In the meantime, we'd like to bark our thanks to our

very kind sponsors, who have helped us make this happen!