someone asked?
Cho Cho is safe now at the kennels, after we bailed her out yesterday. What we did not share is this: We left the authorities yesterday without taking Cho Cho's brother, Long Long, out. He was also caught on Wed.
The honest reason that stopped us yesterday? The bail out fee of $429.50.
And so, we hardened our hearts and turned away from Long Long, and left the pound with only Cho Cho.
This is us being real with you.
The dilemma rescuers always face, the question of "Is it worth it at all to save 1 life?" The comments we would receive from some people who disagree with our choices.
It was painful to see them pulled out of the pound with wire cables so tight around their necks that their eyes were stunned wide. Long Long was petrified and tried to hide himself behind a metal cage trap. Refusing to budge nor look at us.
After settling Cho Cho in a kennel, and calmed down by an encouraged heart that anything is possible, we wake up to the meaning of the value of LIFE. And it is not measured in dollars and cents. But if some people has put a price tag on a life - $429.50 - we would choose to buy it back. $429.50 - an amount some of us had willingly spent on lifeless gadgets that we junk away after a few years. $429.50 to buy back HOPE of a 2nd chance for Long Long.
We had already paid $429.50 to buy back Cho Cho from the authorities. And in a few hours time, we are going to do the very same for Long Long. Cos we believe there are people who share our values, and will support us now. When we are clear about the priorities on our hand, money will always be available for a right cause.
One thing at a time. Now, we will get Long Long out. Away from a death sentence, simply cos he was born a stray. And he is less than 1 year old.
Do email us your support which we need. Every little bit adds up and will make this possible.
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$429.50 is not a small amount. Why does the authorities have to charge such a high fee to redeem a captured dog? Appreciate if you could reveal the agency/body behind this.
i totally agreed with Jon. Why should a high fee be charged for redeeming a captured dog? for i know, you need to pay a small amount of money to adopt a dog from SPCA. Yes, please reveal the agency behind this. Something has to be done about it. We may not have 429.50 but our hearts goes out to the poor dogs. Imagine how many dogs have to be saved..
i agree the amt is NOT small at all esp during this time of economic difficulty. why must the authority concerned adopt such a hard attitude. hv these pp no feelings and compassion? this is a v sad reflection of the general attitude of s'pore where money speaks loudly. economically prosperous but so empty spiritually.
if even of us who care about these animals speak up and come forward to make our voices heard loud and clear, things can change.
so pls think abt it and let's all do something abt this sad situation
The authority in animal welfare and control is the AVA. Their legislation can be viewed here - http://www.ava.gov.sg/AVA/Templates/AVA-GenericContentTemplate.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fAnimalsPetSector%2fSalesOfPetsOwnershipExhib%2fCentreForAnimalWelfareControl%2f&NRNODEGUID=%7bD7EDD6D8-35C7-47AE-B9B0-612CD488EBF3%7d&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#claim
To addres your viewed to them, you can email to ava_cawc@ava.gov.sg
The authority in animal welfare and control is the AVA. Their legislation can be viewed here - http://www.ava.gov.sg/AVA/Templates/AVA-GenericContentTemplate.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fAnimalsPetSector%2fSalesOfPetsOwnershipExhib%2fCentreForAnimalWelfareControl%2f&NRNODEGUID=%7bD7EDD6D8-35C7-47AE-B9B0-612CD488EBF3%7d&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#claim
To addres your viewed to them, you can email to ava_cawc@ava.gov.sg
Thanks. Please understand we are not blaming you... We also trust that you have did your best to lower the amount if possible.
I know we may just be the voices on the Internet but have not (at least for myself) paid part of the money. I hope that you persist in fighting for the good.
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