Goodbye Scout ...

From the desk of Mama Piggy:

Dear little Scout lost his battle with FIP on 2 May, and left us with wonderful memories of a good-natured and gentle boy.

Brownie and Scout revisited

From the desk of Mama Piggy:

Selamat Hari Raya!

We paid a visit to Senor Achiwawa and his family today, and are pleased to report that Brownie and Scout look very happy!


Brownie has blossomed into a beautiful girl.


Scout has the most gorgeous eyes, complete with kohl eyeliner!

As you might recall, Scout is sick (suspected FIP) and is now on steroids to keep his respiratory problems at bay.



Now (top, taken on 12 Oct 2007) and then (below, taken on 10 March 2007).



He looks small for a nine month old kitty, and is quite bony despite his voracious appetite. We really hope this little boy, or Small Fry, as Senor Achiwawa's mother calls him, gets better with time.

Scout doing an impression of Suckling Pig for the guests.


Frontal view.


Plane view.


Zonked out by the festive celebrations.

When bad things happen ...

From the desk of Mama Piggy:

... to nice little kitties like Scout, it's the Supreme Being's way of reminding you that everything is impermanent.



Scout could be suffering from FIP - a fatal, incurable disease. He's got fluid in his chest and is having breathing difficulties. He's back at foster home now but is due for a follow-up vet visit this Friday to confirm if it's indeed FIP.

We are all very distraught :'(

We can only pray that he will not suffer much ...

Busy day

From the desk of Mama Piggy:

Tiny Twinkle is now boarded at Phyllis' cattery, where he'll receive tender loving care.

The feisty boy walloped a whole plate of boiled chicken at the cattery.

Senor Achiwawa and his sister also brought Brownie and Scout to Pet Clinic for their second booster jab.

They have done a great job fattening up Brownie, who now weighs in at 3.65kg. She will be sterilised soon.

Little Scout has grown into a big furball!

He was a bit anxious while waiting for his turn at the vet, check out the video :P

Brownie & Scout update

From the desk of Mama Piggy:

Here's an update from foster family on Brownie & Scout.

"Hello, one week on, the kitties are doing well. Eating a hell lot and pooping a lot. Scout's a nice boy and is becoming a big furball since he eats and eats! Brownie is a bit of a lap cat actually... sweet tempered."

Operation Fattening Up

From the desk of Mama Piggy:

We visited Brownie and Scout at Vincent's shelter on Sunday afternoon.



Scout the cutie is simply adorable, he makes a good, placid lap cat.



Brownie needs to be fattened up before we send her for sterilisation. Vincent says she is eating well, and a health check at Pet Clinic showed that she is in good health.

Senor Achiwawa and his sister have very kindly offered to take care of Brownie and Scout while we look for suitable adopters.

Catnapped!

From the desk of Catnapper Mama Piggy:

Oops, I did it again.

I took time-off from work (!!) and came back home to "trap" the abandoned Calico Mommy & Tabby Boy. When I got back, they were still snoozing on top of the disposed sofa! Had to gently prod Calico Mommy into the carrier, while Tabby Boy, who just woke up from a nap, was putty in my hands.

They will be sent for vaccination this evening at Pet Clinic before heading for the shelter at Vincent's place.

I shall call them Brownie (Calico Mommy) and Scout (Tabby Boy).


Brownie is on the skinny side, she will be a beauty once she fattens up.


Scout practising the "Take me home" look. Awww ...

They would be put up for adoption once Brownie is sterilised.



The Kay Poh Kias snooping outside the kitchen toilet where Brownie and Scout are putting up.

Where is your conscience?

From the desk of incensed Mama Piggy:

Yes indeed, I am incensed.

Guess what I found on my way home this evening?

Tabby boy resembles Gym-Mee, no?

Yes, two more abandoned cats in my estate - a Calico mommy with her 3-month-old white and grey tabby boy.

I didn't notice them at first. I was walking through the nicely landscaped garden which leads to my flat when something "prompted" me to turn my head. I saw a pile of furniture at the void deck of a nearby block, discarded to make way for new ones in time for the lunar new year. Then I saw a bundle of white and black furry things on top of the unwanted sofa. With four pointed ears. Rats.

They are obviously abandoned home cats because they are very friendly, and Calico mommy still had a chain collar with a bell.

Someone also left some "farewell" food for them, it seems. Calico mommy allowed me to stroke her, and boy, is she skinny! I fed her some biscuits, and went home to get a can of wet food for her and tabby boy.

Why were they thrown out together with the old furniture? Because they would "damage" the new sofa? Or is it because their "shelf-life" is over?

I left them at the void deck and went home with a heavy heart.

If you love someone, would you abandon them?