My sister has just met the MP for Aljunied GRC, and explained to him that there is no basis for the anonymous complaint. He will write to the HDB to first ask for an extension of deadline, and in the meantime, he will mull over the issue and think of a way out for us ...
Where there's a will, there's a way. May compassion and rationality prevail.
In the meantime, we will continue to count our blessings and treasure everyday we have with our kitties ... even when they attempt to chew your freshly cut roses to bits =_=
The kitties surrounded the vase of roses like a pack of hyena.
Milo wondering if he could make a bandung drink out of the rose petals ...
I have sent an email to the "power that be", and am hoping for the best. I am not asking for a change in the policy, that would take too long to happen. All I am asking is for HDB to assess the matter on a case-by-case basis, and not punish responsible pet owners like my mum with a blanket ruling. Removing the cats is a quick-fix approach that tantamounts to abandonment, and sending the kitties to SPCA is a sure-death "solution".
While waiting to hear from the HDB again, we have made some short-term and long-term plans.
Phyllis has kindly offered her help upon hearing my mother's plight, I am very touched by her kindness.
We will do everything we can for the kitties. Their fate lies in our hands.
Kootoo: a male tabby adopted from the SPCA on 8 May 2005.
Muffin: A white and ginger male shorthair adopted via CWS on 13 April 2006.
Milo: Ginger boy adopted on 23 June 2006.
Mama: Tortoiseshell gal, Milo's mummy. Adopted on 22 Nov 2008.
We are affectionately known as Kootoo Monster, Muffin Terror, Milo Poopster and Mama Gangsta.
We are the proud owners of Mama Piggy and Papa Porky.