Then and now.

THEN: They were just another pack of farm dogs living carefree on the piece of land to call their home. Cos of the very environment they were in, they were on and off subjected to physical abuse by workers around there, when their primal instincts drove them to chase after those they deemed as unwelcomed or dislikable 'intruders' into their territory.

To us, they are a special pack who have a place in our hearts. Their story goes way back to their mom, Mama Girl, whose life story travelled from a far end of our island to where they live now.

Mama Girl

A simple, carefree, loyal family pack who now faces threats. Man made. As always.


Anne, Ben as pups

NOW: The farm plot they call home has been 'shut off' from them. The men who worked and helped watch over them have left. Water supply has been cut off.

They are now pushed further down to a bare gravel expanse that gets scorching hot in noonday with no proper shelter and dried of water for 8 thirsty dogs.

This has made the situation very trying and difficult for V who goes there everyday without fail, with no workers now to help her. With no water supply to hose water in the basins, V has to physically bring bottles of water daily.

Abuse from workers around that area still happens, we suspect, as Jamie is now limping. Work is started now to clear the land for road-building through which brings more exposure and potential dangers to this family, unwelcomed by humans even as they try to just live their days out on the land they grew up on. Even this is going to be taken away from them.

And where can they go now?

TODAY: Their situation is made more pressing now as the one person who has recently been able to help in watching over them, will be away from this Friday onwards. He has been helping to keep an eye on our 8 - to ward off physical abuse, be alert to patrolling vans of catch and cull, help with food and water. With him gone, so goes that measure of protection for the 8.

SHORT TERM: We have to relocate them from this plot of land within these few days. As our pack is big with 8 adults, the boarding places we explored are either full or do not work for us for now. We will re-look our options by separating the pack to 3 possible places for feasibility and sustainability. While we work on our longterm plan for them.

* FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION *

In this week that calls for urgent action, we seek good people out there who are ready to welcome a local dog or 2 into their home. Individually, these 8 are very human-friendly, affectionate and loyal.

Ranging from Little Anne, the smallest of the pack who makes an easy, fuss-free family friend. To her big bro Ben who towers over her but has a little boy's heart. A gentle fellow. To the 3 fawn brothers - Jamie, Jonah, Jordan - gentlemanly and faithful.

All perfect candidates as loyal companions.

Jonah

They HAVE to be relocated within this week or next while we work through their longterm plan.
Do email projectjkteam@yahoo.com.sg if you can offer a place for 1 or 2 of our 8 during this period, and better yet, a permanent home so they can finally get off the streets that could not even offer them a small little wish - to live a simple, safe and carefree life.