Feline Paradise on Earth

Yes, it does exist. Its existence makes you realise that there is hope yet in this crazy world we live in....

This is my Mama's account:
A chance visit to the northern island of Langkawi gave us an opportunity to visit this wonderful place called LASSie (Langkawi Animal Shelter and Sanctuary Foundation) currently occupying the grounds of Bon Ton Resort. The organisation was set up to receive, rehabilitate and care for neglected, abused and needy animals. I saw some woofies lounging in the enclosures but what made me sing is that the cats are allowed to roam free. Lovely photos will make you drool, peeps.

Look out for this marker along the road from the airport to Pantai Cenang, drop by for coffee or tea, lunch dinner or breakfast at this lovely resort. There's a lovely shop selling all sorts of creative crafts where proceeds will go to the shelter.

Hmmm...reception committee awaits...complete with head butts and leg wraps.

Yusuf...beautiful, regal and friendly...ok...maybe a bit gender confused. A she with a he name...

Mama says Yusuf will be Brad's new bride. Lulu is free for others now...teeheehee....

Mama says this little lady reminds her of me when I was a little girl...

.....and...action! They really know how to pose for the camera.

And who says cats hate water?

When cat ladies meet....they talked about....ermmm...cat toys...environment friendly cat toys to be precise.

The Bon Ton Resort offers a unique experience of staying in Malay village houses...complete with resident cats, of course.

Beautiful landscape at the resort...purrrfect setting for Brad and Yusuf's wedding I must say.

Mama says next time we'll stay here.

Visited the shelter proper, those staying in the enclosure are either sick or new arrivals, not fit to roam the grounds yet.

Guess this kitty's name? Hint: moustache.

aaahhh....what a life...

Oh...the kitties need forever homes too...They can't stay in the shelter forever...

Yusuf saying goodbye at the end of the visit.

Angelina's note: Check out www.langkawilassie.org.my and www.bontonresort.com for further information. A quick glance tells me you can contact them to make a donation, make a booking to stay at the resort, or even if you want to volunteer at the clinic and shelter. purrr.....meow!!!

Reality Check

I'm always grateful for the fact that I was rescued from the streets....from an uncertain life. I shudder to think of what would it be if my plaintive cries on that April evening had been ignored by Aunty J and family.... Never mind that they named me after a fruit....

Recently, as a Gotcha Day treat, Mama took me to an animal shelter run by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The location of the premises in Ampang Jaya is only about half an hour drive from home.

We met up with Aunty Ee who volunteers at the shelter, had breakfast with her at a nearby stall before visiting. Aunty Ee is a legal eagle by profession, an animal and environment champion by passion. If only there are more hoomans like her....check out her blog www.covertoperations78.blogspot.com.

I must say what I saw was a sobering reality check. Made me realise how lucky I really am, as well as Angelina and Tom as we all belong to that not so rare breed - the rescued breed. What you are going to see next can make you cry. Beware!!!

These felines are newly rescued....this is the first "scenery" that greeted us at the main entrance.

A queen and her litter of four kittens. I notice that the queen is wearing a pink collar, so I assume that once upon a time someone must have loved and cared for her....but abandoned her when she doesn't stop breeding.... Why didn't they spay her??? Mama said she must have pretty once, judging by her semi-long fur.

These lovelies should still be feeding from their momma....I think they're about the same age as I was when I was rescued.

Look at those blue eyes...wouldn't you want to take him home?

There are two of the blue-eyed gingers and they share a cage with a long-haired beauty.

I'm guessing this poor pure breed was abandoned coz the owner didn't know how to take good care of him....

We then moved on to another side of the shelter, which is the cattery where the earlier arrivals are kept. I saw a sign that says there's going to be a Jumble Sale on July 31st. Hmmm...must take note of that.

This tabby was trying hard persuading Mama to take her home....I was miffed at first but then thought better of it. She needs TLC too.

Another tabby trying to get Mama's attention. Hmmm....you know how fond Mama is of tabbies...

Ouch! Is that how I look when I do my "business"????

I lost count of the number of cats at the cattery. There are so many....

Looks like an interesting corner at the cattery....for those who like to climb and rest on high places I guess.

Important notices are also put up at the cattery.

I was told some people have aversion for black cats...I wonder why...

Hmmm...who does this blue-eyed beauty reminds me of? Hmmm.....someone I know well at home!

Brad says: I wish we have a humongous palace so that we can adopt all of those cats we saw at the shelter. Pray that my Mama and Dad will become sooooo rich one day and realise their dream of setting up our own feline paradise. In the meantime, please adopt those poor little felines at the SPCA or make a donation for their keep. You can do so online, their button is on the right column (SPCA Selangor). Let's go visit again next weekend, Mama? har har har *solemn laughs*