http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/ Who are we: We are cats living in Singapore. Call us Singapore Cats, what a tough place to survive. The clannies are the Homeless, the Homeseeking, and the Homeslackers of the 2 kitty mojo robbing siblings who serve the CLAN. Read more about us on the blog our scribe-minion, calsifer, made: <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com">Tipped Ear Clan</a> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:07:00 -0000 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:13:14 -0000 http://images.tippedearclan.multiply.com/logo http://tippedearclan.multiply.com 100 100 <P><EM>“It is work created by society but stigmatized by society,” said Rogelberg, who has studied the effects of the job on those who do it. “Society has created a need for euthanasia because they don’t adopt pets or spay and neuter them.”</EM> - Dr. Steven Rogelberg, a psychology professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on '<A href="http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/insight/stories/2007/09/23/0_238_--_HUMANE_SOCIETY.ART_ART_09-23-07_H1_AC7VCNP.html?sid=101">A tormenting paradox</A>"</P> <P>This is the reality&nbsp; - read <A href="http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/insight/stories/2007/09/23/0_238_--_HUMANE_SOCIETY.ART_ART_09-23-07_H1_AC7VCNP.html?sid=101">A tormenting paradox</A>&nbsp;(<A href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2008/01/31/a-tormenting-paradox/">alt link</A>).</P> <P>If you have friends or family who have pets and won’t sterilise them, show this to them. (I got the link off <A href="http://community.livejournal.com/stupidpetowners/2782389.html"><FONT color=#105cb6>this post</FONT></A>). And tell them it’s not just unwanted pet animals who will have to die just because no one wants them - there are <A href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/04/05/pyometra-case/"><FONT color=#105cb6>health issues for their unsterilised&nbsp;pets</FONT></A>&nbsp;too, and (heaven forbid) <A href="http://messybeast.com/freak-face.htm"><FONT color=#105cb6>the babies born, especially if they’re inbred</FONT></A>, so&nbsp;<A href="http://cats.about.com/od/spayneuter/Spay_Neuter_for_Cats.htm"><FONT color=#105cb6>STERILISE</FONT></A>, dammit!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/11/Animal_lovers_must_read_A_tormenting_paradox Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:13:14 -0000 <img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1011/1480488517_062b1d6ac5.jpg" alt="Landy_20070929_02x" height="276" width="240"><br>I'm Landy the purring machine, and I come equipped with everlasting batteries. See more of me <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/10/04/fostermum-homeseeker-landy/">here.</a><br><br><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1123/1480595479_3442d84c35.jpg" alt="KittyBoy_20070929_16x" height="299" width="240"><br>I'm 4 months old and I'm a boy Kitty and I'm looking for my forever home. See more of me <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/10/04/fostermum-homeseeker-kittyboy/">here.</a><br><br><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/1481519336_042bce9810.jpg" alt="Sweety_20070901_-20x" height="300" width="224"><br>I'm Sweety, and I'm as sweet as my name. See more of me <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/10/04/fostermum-homeseeker-sweety/">here.</a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/10/Foster_Mums_homeseekers_4_month_old_kittens-Landy_Kitty_Boy_Sweety Fri, 5 Oct 2007 01:44:22 -0000 <p class="snap_preview"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/102/288081212_d8958656dd_t.jpg" height="86" width="100"> The PawPledge folks are holding an adoption drive this weekend - <em><strong>6/7 Oct</strong></em>, <em><strong>12pm to 7.30pm</strong></em>.</p> <p>Details <a href="http://pawpledge.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/adoption-drive-this-weekend-6-7-oct/">here</a>.</p> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/9/PawPledge_Adoption_Drive_this_weekend Wed, 3 Oct 2007 02:20:39 -0000 <a href="http://singaporecommunitycats.wordpress.com/2007/09/30/photos-of-the-songkok-kitten/"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/21077/2289280880083308754S500x500Q85.jpg"></a><br><br>This newborn kitten was dumped last Wednesday, 26 Sep at a rubbish dump in Jurong West Ave 1. The witness confronted the the dumper, an encik, who said as Hari Raya was coming, he was clearing out his ‘unwanted’ items, including this tiny kitten. The kitten was an offspring of his own unsterilised female cat. (read full post <a href="http://singaporecommunitycats.wordpress.com/2007/09/27/pet-abandonment-is-a-gruesome-reflection-of-our-throwaway-society/">here</a>)<br><br>This little bundle of furry helplessness is now called the Songkok kitten because the box it was contained in had the words<em> ‘Songkok Melayu Al-Barakah’</em>. See more of its pictures <a href="http://singaporecommunitycats.wordpress.com/2007/09/30/photos-of-the-songkok-kitten/">here</a>.<br><br>Why do irresponsible pet owners think it totally acceptable to dump pets when spring-cleaning? Hari Raya is such a meaningful festival, it is one of the most important events in the religious context of the Muslim way of life, being a milestone marker for the&nbsp; end of Ramadan.<br><br>And yet, in the name of celebrating Hari Raya, people throw away unwanted pets like this little kitten and the <a href="http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/7/Bye_Bye_Birdie_Cage_Bye_Bye_Sickie_Kitts">birdie cage babies</a> without care. It does not matter whether the dumped pet cats are matur... http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/8/another_victim_of_festive_springcleaning_-_Songkok_Kitten_discarded_as_an_unwanted_item Wed, 3 Oct 2007 02:15:00 -0000 <img class="alignmiddle" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/1422931493_ca85279993.jpg" border="0"><br>In this discarded bird cage with the very ethnic cover, a litter of very sick kittens laid dying <br><br><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1099/1423815020_ccf84e2395.jpg" border="0"><br>This is one of them<br><br><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1033/1422930483_ff59525c5e.jpg" border="0"><br>This is another one<br><br><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1201/1423816276_f116916ef7.jpg" border="0"><br>Altogether there were 5.<br><br>Who could be so cruel? When I saw them, I wish whoever dumped them to experience exactly what the kittens are suffering. (more details <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/09/22/5kittens-commonwealth/">here</a>) http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/7/Bye_Bye_Birdie_Cage_Bye_Bye_Sickie_Kitts Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:48:15 -0000 <img class="alignleft" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1067/1450818918_8c70200770.jpg" border="0"><br><br>This pair of 3 month old sisters could as well be called the otah sisters. Found trying to eat otah leave wrappings, they’ve been whisked off to safety to await their permenanet home. Vaccinated and litter-box trained. Preferably adopted together.<br><br>To see more of them, click <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/09/28/fostermum-homeseekers-nonie-honey/">here</a>.<br> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/6/6 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:39:10 -0000 <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/gunnar-mattie/"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1323/1400280630_c118535a8b.jpg" border="0"></a>Won't you beam us home?<br><br>Fresh off the streets yesterday, good-looking brothers Gunnar and Mattie Meowson are searching for a real home.&nbsp; Imagine being 4 months old and dumped unceremoniously onto the streets. (Full story <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/gunnar-mattie/">here</a>)<br><br>They are none the worse for wear, and are healthy and affectionate. Would you give the warming loving home that they deserve? Email sephycat at gmail dot com<br><br><br><a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/gunnar-mattie/"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1012/1400281302_83954934af.jpg"></a><br>Gunnar: Ginger tabby with fashion sense. What a combination he has - completely togged out in tabby tuxedo, immaculate with gloves and shoes.<br><br><a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/gunnar-mattie/"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1092/1400281552_e27318b1fa.jpg"></a><br>Mattie: Pure white kitten. He's focused on keeping one theme and theme only-white is the new cool. For the polar bears! <br><br> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/5/Kittens_for_adoption_Gunnar_and_Mattie_Meowson Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:52:39 -0000 <img class="alignright" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1279/1264945082_4dfe7cf080.jpg" border="0">(Source: Appeal: <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/appeals/chrissy/" rel="bookmark" title="Chrissy suffers from liver failure and has&nbsp;bronchitis">Chrissy suffers from liver failure and has&nbsp;bronchitis</a>)<br><br> Chrissy was found on X’mas day last year, and&nbsp;<a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/01/chrissys-a-liver-failure-cat/"> diagnosed with liver-failure</a>. She developed fever in May, and then earlier this month went twice to the vet for fever again. At the second visit, <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/08/28/chrissy-20070825/">she was diagnosed with bronchitis</a>. So on top of her liver problem, she needs medical attention for bronchitis too.<br><p>Currently, Chrissy’s monthly expenses include boarding fees and any medication the vet has prescribed for her, both for her liver problem and her current bout of bronchitis. Her medical expenses - for liver-function and so on, and any vet visits are separate.</p> <p>Can you help defray her expenses?</p> <p>Whether a one-time contribution or regular donation, token sum or something larger, every bit will go toward Chrissy’s expenses and vet bills.</p><p>Please</p> <ul><li>email us: sephycat <i>at</i> gmail <i>dot</i> com or<br> </li><li>leave a message on this post or</li><li>send us a message through the contact form at the bottom of <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/appeals/chrissy/">Chrissy's appeal page</a> - it comes d... http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/4/Appeal_Can_you_help_Chrissy_an_abandoned_girl_who_suffers_from_liver_failure_and_has_bronchitis Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:27:49 -0000 (Source: Appeal: <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/appeals/frankie/">Frankie: acute kidney failure&nbsp;cat</a>)<br><br><img class="alignleft" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/140/342152708_c756523b45.jpg" border="0"><br><p>Frankie is a big-sized boy. He was abandoned in early 2005 and has been boarded at Foster Mum’s since then.</p> <p>He was <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/frankie-hospitalized-since-sunday/">hospitalised in May this year</a> and diagnosed with <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/tlc/acutechronic-renal-failure-crf-aka-kidney-problems/">ARF: acute kidney failure</a>.</p> Currently, Frankie’s monthly expenses include boarding fees and the k/d kibble the vet has prescribed for him. His medical expenses - for urine tests and any vet visits are separate. Can you help defray his expenses?<br><br>Whether a one-time contribution or regular donation, token sum or something larger, every bit will go toward Frankie’s expenses and vet bills. <br><br><p>Please</p> <ul><li>email us: sephycat <i>at</i> gmail <i>dot</i> com or<br> </li><li>leave a message on this post or</li><li>send us a message through the contact form at the bottom of <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/appeals/frankie/">Frankie's appeal page</a> - it comes direct to us and your privacy is ensured.</li></ul> We will reply with the details and breakdown of her expenses for your review and reference. Thank you.<br><br>(For more on Frankie, click <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/appeals/frankie/">here</a>)<br> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/3/Appeal_Can_you_help_Frankie_a_strapping_boy_with_acute_kidney_failure Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:36:17 -0000 (Source: Appeal: <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/appeals/corrie/">Corrie - special needs old&nbsp;girl</a>)<img class="alignleft" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1256/1066604046_dd40cf7eec.jpg" border="0"><br> Corrie’s a special needs old girl: <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/corrie-special-needs/">Read her history here</a>. <p>Corrie is at least 8-10 years old, FiV positive, with low-adoption potential. She was abandoned in June 06 and has been boarded at Foster Mum’s since then.</p><p>Currently, Corrie’s monthly boarding fees includes compensation for the extra cleaning effort because of her lack of toilet discipline. Any other expenses, like medical attention are separate. Can you help defray her expenses?</p> <p>Whether a one-time contribution or regular donation, token sum or something larger, every bit will go toward Corrie’s expenses and vet bills. <br></p><p>Please</p> <ul><li>email us: sephycat <i>at</i> gmail <i>dot</i> com or<br> </li><li>leave a message on this post or</li><li>send us a message through the contact form at the bottom of <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/appeals/corrie/">Corrie's appeal page</a> - it comes direct to us and your privacy is ensured.</li></ul> We will reply with the details and breakdown of her expenses for your review and reference. Thank you.<p>(For more on Corrie, click <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/appeals/corrie/">here</a>)<br></p> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/2/Appeal_Can_you_help_Corrie_old_abandoned_FiV_girl Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:37:24 -0000 <img class="alignright" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/447838703_f3060c3e4f.jpg" border="0">Will you give Cassie a home?<br><br>Cassie is a very friendly and affectionate 1.5 year-old female cat. She loves to sit on laps. A classic bland and white bi-colour cat, she has a normal tail... which wags, and is always wagging&nbsp; as she purrs - she’s a cat with a dog’s tail! To read her adoption profile and see her tail-wagging, click <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/11/cassie-girl/">here</a>.<br><br>Cassie was abandoned one year ago and would have been put down at the AVA if she hadn't been saved. To read about how it began for her, click <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/06/01/homeseeker-cassie/">here</a>.<br><br> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/journal/item/1/Cassie_Looking_for_a_home Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:10:23 -0000 http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/photos/album/5/Tipped_Ear_Clan_-_Area_2 Wed, 6 Dec 2006 12:30:10 -0000 http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/photos/album/4/Cattery_-_Cattery_1_Cats_we_dont_know Wed, 6 Dec 2006 12:24:47 -0000 http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/photos/album/3/Tipped_Ear_Clan_-_Area_1 Wed, 6 Dec 2006 08:42:12 -0000 http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/photos/album/2/Home_Slackers Wed, 6 Dec 2006 08:38:16 -0000 Ivan making eyes and politely waiting for brekkie. Link: <a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1-clannies-full-attendance/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1-clannies-full-attendance/>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1-clannies-full-attendance/</a></a></a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/17/Ivan_the_terribly_softie_tom-cat Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:13:15 -0000 Booties in action on the stairs. Link: <a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/after-cassie-><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/after-cassie-timmi/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/after-cassie-timmi/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/after-cassie-timmi/>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/after-cassie-timmi/</a></a></a></a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/16/Booties_20061202 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:12:57 -0000 Cally and Cassie interacting, two young girls with black and white furcoats. Link: <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1-clannies-full-attendance/"><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1-clannies-full-attendance>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1-clannies-full-attendance</a></a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/15/Cally_and_Cassie_-_bw_girls Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:12:38 -0000 Frankie walking around and posting. Link: <a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/frankie-boy/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/frankie-boy/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/frankie-boy/>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/frankie-boy/</a></a></a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/14/Frankie_20061202 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:12:21 -0000 Cassie grooming on the move. Link: <a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/26/cara-vid-><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/26/cara-vid-cassie-ivan/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/26/cara-vid-cassie-ivan/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/26/cara-vid-cassie-ivan/>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/26/cara-vid-cassie-ivan/</a></a></a> </a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/13/Cassie_standing-grooming_20061125 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:12:06 -0000 Is this cane his toy perhaps? Link: <a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/frankie-boy/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/frankie-boy/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/frankie-boy/>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/frankie-boy/</a></a></a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/12/Frankie_likes_the_cane_20061202 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:11:47 -0000 Cally's vid debut. <a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1-clannies-full-attendance/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1-clannies-full-attendance/>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/area-1-clannies-full-attendance/</a></a> </a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/11/Cally_vidd Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:11:25 -0000 Benji's vid debut. Link: <a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/idd-bw-girl-><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/idd-bw-girl-is-a-boy/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/idd-bw-girl-is-a-boy/>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/idd-bw-girl-is-a-boy/</a></a></a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/10/Benji_vidd_20061203 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:11:11 -0000 Snowball resting, with a dub-over by another kitty and birds (outside the cattery of course). Ref URL: <a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/snowball-boy/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/snowball-boy/>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/snowball-boy/</a></a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/9/Snowball_at_rest_20061125 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:10:45 -0000 Cara's first vid! Link: <a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/26/cara-vid-><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/26/cara-vid-cassie-ivan/><a href=http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/26/cara-vid-cassie-ivan/>http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2006/11/26/cara-vid-cassie-ivan/</a></a></a> http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/video/item/8/Cara_tucks_in_20061125 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:10:24 -0000 See the <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com">Tipped Ear Clan</a> sidebar for all our http://tippedearclan.multiply.com/links/item/1/Tipped_Ear_Clan Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:14:18 -0000