Swamp Dogs Rescue

The People Behind The Scene

Just completed editing a new Video on the People who have helped in the rescue of swamp dogs in Hell's Island off Pulau Ketam, Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Leading the team is FFF Furry Friends Farm's Sabrina Yeap and closely co-ordinated by TV Smith and Pamela Lim.

Please see this Video at You Tube.

Also shown is our loveable rescue dog Kunning but not forgetting Hitam.

Re-edited Videos

VIDEO REMIXED

Here are the two You Tube Videos which were posted earlier but taken down to be re-edited.
They are on High Definition and in 5.1 Dolby Sound.

1) SAVING GRACE
This is the rescue part shot on 7th. May, 2009

2) SAVING GRACE -part2
This was shot in Dr. Lian's Clinic.
WARNING: This video contains scenes that may not be suitable for certain audiences.

Note: These are copyrighted works.

Time Ran Out

A GREAT LOSS!!

Even with a reward of RM 1,000 being offered by my family to get KUNING back, no one came forward with any helpful information. Time is running out. Dogs are dying.
It was believed that the great 'ORG' (or its agent) have hid him away from us. Most disgustingly, away from the owner. Also see Pummkin's update a few minutes ago.

Yup we heard that the great 'ORG' have rescued more dogs on other parts of the island but why? Why not PREVENT further discards being done by the Pulau Ketam folks? Why pick and blame us 'small time' rescuers?

OK you win. But I will have NO more respect for such an organisation like yours.

I will also boycot Pulau Ketam and all it's produce sold at all markets and seafood restaurants. From live fishes, crabs, prawns, clams, shells and fish balls. Please join me because I am already having 'nightmares' about these 'seafood' eating up meat of 400++ dead dogs. These dogs died in vain. Because of money and nothing else.

As for 'Salvation', I am very sad. I have no more words to say on this. So sorry, Salvation.
...."May you have a Happier life up There, the Great Kennel In the Sky together with your 400 other mates..."

Our reward still stands but till next Monday (1st. June, 2009). We want Kuning returned to his master. When we met him last Monday (25th. May) he cried and begged us to find him. We promised to do so. Kuning himself was a victim of this ordeal too but was saved. His master missed him so dearly. He is a Muslim.

I will be producing a short HD Video dedicated to Salvation and all those who have perished from such horrible act by humans. The very humans they loved and trusted. Of course, I will not forget Kuning, our Hero.

By this, I will now close this subject on my blog. Life goes on.

During this period I have neglected our Shih Tzu girl, Xiao Mei together with our 38 fishes in our pond, hundreds of orchids and not forgetting five Merbuks, seven Magpies, five Sunbirds and three Bulbuls (all are Wild Birds visiting our feeders and even nestings)

Many Thanks to all our friends, supporters and commenters.

Regards

REWARD

RM 1,000.00

A Cash Reward of (Ringgit Malaysia One Thousand) will be given by this blog site, Birds Talking Too from Klang, a support of FFF and all its rescuers, volunteers, helpers and supporters.
It is opened to anyone who can lead to the safe retrieval of Kunning to its rightful owner. E-mail me directly at: donaldghtan at gmail dot com (Please retype this correctly as it prevents bots spamming). The emailer must then declare full details which is requied for verification purposes. This information will be kept highly confinential. The Final decision of the reward would be by FFF Furry Friend Farms.

Please help us get Kuning. A dog dying at Hells Island everyday is the result of his being 'kid'napped!
This is ultimately URGENT!

Confirmed Missing!

Please, Please Give Us Back
KUNING!!!!!!

Was with the Rescue team of FFF on Monday.

Spent the whole afternoon at the Kelong opposite Hells Island. Did my part blowing my 'dog training' whistle for hours but failed to get a response. The sea was very rough and the current was the strongest we have ever seen. We were even worried about our very own safety.

I cannot imagine any dogs swimming towards us.
Got back bloody tired and very discouraged.

Empty handed. Without Kuning, we got no dogs.
We stand a better chance if he is there because he goes into the island to coax them out.
Now he is gone! Dog-napped!!!!!
Please help us find him! The remaining lives of the stranded dogs depends on him.
We have zero yesterday and today. Time IS running out.

Very Urgent, please help us.

So Sorry My Sweetheart!

I Honesty Tried but I Failed!
I really Couldn't Save You.
I will not forgive myself.

At the earlier stage of the rescue, TV Smith took many snapshots of so many dogs trapped on the Hell's Island. After enlarging one particular picture, I noticed a sad and a pitiful faced, toy breed, a mixed of Shih Tzu and a Maltese.
As there are many larger and more powerful ones around and they are always fighting for food, the character of such small breed usually stay shy, clear and friendly.
Also being a long coated dog, missing a day's grooming gives one a headache. So, just how can a toy breed survives such harsh and terrible environment? It was a sure Death!
The image of such a sad face, also shows helplessness. But Death was certain.
She must have died a horrible death and her body, torn to shreds to be eaten by her starving friends. No choice. The folks at Pulau Ketam and our elected Officials wanted it this way.Money is all they cared for.

From my heart, I cried for days! I really wanted to save her because she looks like my Shih Tzu girl called Xiao Mei. I will call you "Salvation", a name deeply embedded in my heart hoping there are still some left in this island.I am sad. Still sad and are mad as hell too. Hell enough to boycot Pulau Ketam for the rest of my life.
After all I am only human.

Goliath vs David?

JUST WHADDA B(f)ARK!?

Being involved in the Swamp Dogs rescue, I really know how tiring, frustrating and sadness is all about. Indeed, the ones who suffered most (and died) are the poor domesticated canines being dumped in Hell Islands by people from Pulau Ketam who are all un-educated about such actions.

Read some e-mails recently via blogs and got very bothered about a gigantic 'ORG' saying this and that, claiming this and that, spewing half baked truth about the whole affair. Why is such an organisation nit-[kutu]-picking on those smaller rescue groups who have very limited funds and people but very determined to save every survivors from such cruel and painful death?

The meaning of "PREVENTION" is very clearly explained in many dictionaries and so is the word "RESCUE". So what is going on here? Did I hear (hic!..read) right that the folks at Pulau Ketam were already in dialog with MPK about the problems with strays since last year. The shocking thing is that this "ORG" has also known about this fact.

Then whadda f*** this "ORG" did NOTHING to take the lead to PREVENT CRUELTY on such animal until it was done? This "ORG" were the ones photographing and distributing the 'cannibalistic' pictures of the suffering dogs which were viewed world-wide and eventually wanted to put them all down? Maybe to conveniently hide the fact that they failed in their mission to PREVENT and mercifully help these strays in the first place.

Come on "ORG" stop talking rubbish and act. Prevent future sufferings by looking further into the protection of 400 to 400,000 stray dogs still alive in the entire country of Malaysia. Use your well funded money and people to educate our citizens about stray dogs and cats. After all, you are an outfit to prevent cruelty to animals right? FFF (Furry Friends Farms) and other private rescue clubs have the right to exists. Private furry animals lovers like us can decide who to donate to, as they wish.

Stop picking on people like Sabrina, TV Smith, Connie, Pamela, Lucy, Daniel, Pat, Joanne, Shoba, Karin, Adrian, BooBoo, ParPar, NgiapNgiap, DingDong, blah blah..............Get real! Your recent report and statement sucks big time!

No wonder, other associations like yours (which are historically handed down by the founding colonial fathers) like interests in automobiles, kennels, wildlife, sports fishing,......are fast loosing followers!

Go figure!

PSsssT!!!!!!! .........I just heard that some villagers are taking action on some stray elephants in the deeps of Trenggannu. They are planning to dump 400 of them on some island inside Kenyir Dam to fend for themselves! Quick go PREVENT such action otherwise, rescuing each elephant is going to be a mammoth task! (hic!) Elephants have no furs so Sabrina and FFF (Furry Friend Farm) would not be involved here (not that she doesn't want to). You dealing in all animals right? Quick go save some elephants' arses!
Or would that also be wrong? Perhilitan perhaps? See?

Also, what was the idea in suggesting that us, with no funds whatever, participate in Neutering, Spaying and Educating the public on pets as compared with your esteemed set up? You Nuts or something? I sincerely wish that those supporting you think carefully.

UPDATE

Have Mercy!
Received an urgent call from TV Smith about Mercy's arrival at the Port. This was just 3 hours ago. Connie named her.
She arrived in Connie's safe hands and was rushed to the Vet due to her condition. She was the one who got away after eating at the pontoon built by Majorie and Karin.
Read more at TV Smith's update with a video how Mercy appeared.
Mercy's at the Vet for immediate attention.
It looks like the girls are more tough and are indeed survivors at these times.
Still, just where are the 'jantans?'