{ 7:14 PM on 'Keepcats Meeting with Minister K Shanmugam' }
This morning, I had a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Minister K Shanmugam (Minister for Law and Foreign Affairs) and his Special Assistant at Minister's Office.
Arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!
The security and staff were already notified of my meeting with Minister so when I arrived, they already know who I am. They were really nice and friendly with escorting me to the Minister's Office.
I was lead through a series of doorways, and it seemed like some mansion scene in "Boys over Flowers". Finally we arrived at Minister's Office and after notifying Minister Shanmugam of my arrival, I was beckoned to enter.
Visitors have to put on this pass.
I was lead through a series of doorways, and it seemed like some mansion scene in "Boys over Flowers". Finally we arrived at Minister's Office and after notifying Minister Shanmugam of my arrival, I was beckoned to enter.
Had a delightful discussion as with Minister whom I showed my proposals that I hoped to be able to introduce in Singapore.
Minister had also mentioned he would be introducing new Legislative Laws to be passed in Parliament so that it will better aid the animal welfare scene in Singapore. SPCA had came up with a comprehensive Legislative Reform Proposal and I do hope that we can incorporate the whole proposal in the Singapore Law.
Minister is also supportive of my idea to set up an Animal Welfare Council in Singapore. He told me to write more about it in my proposal. Frankly, I have big dreams of a new Council! Earlier this year, I was excitedly talking about it to the various animal welfare groups but it kind of died down as no one has the time and commitment to do up a Council since we are so busy with our own animal welfare projects. There's too many to help and too little to help.
Next year, Keepcats will be involved in various animal welfare groups and some commercial enterprise who are keen to make a difference in animal welfare and animal conservation.
It took me 7 years to see the change in the animal welfare scene in Singapore, and 40 years for other animal lovers. This year is really the major leap for our society. Hoping to focus on the youth, adults and elderly and in turn bond our community by helping the animals.
Gave him a gift containing the photo book of "Singapore Cats" (which I bought from CWS to help in their fundraising), our Keepcats postcard, 2 cans of cat food (so that he can feed the stray cats he sees or just give to his cats) and my namecard!
Ending off with an autograph from Minister! !
-Wei Ling
Friday, December 16, 2011
{ 7:14 PM on 'Keepcats Meeting with Minister K Shanmugam' }
This morning, I had a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Minister K Shanmugam (Minister for Law and Foreign Affairs) and his Special Assistant at Minister's Office.
Arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!
The security and staff were already notified of my meeting with Minister so when I arrived, they already know who I am. They were really nice and friendly with escorting me to the Minister's Office.
I was lead through a series of doorways, and it seemed like some mansion scene in "Boys over Flowers". Finally we arrived at Minister's Office and after notifying Minister Shanmugam of my arrival, I was beckoned to enter.
Visitors have to put on this pass.
I was lead through a series of doorways, and it seemed like some mansion scene in "Boys over Flowers". Finally we arrived at Minister's Office and after notifying Minister Shanmugam of my arrival, I was beckoned to enter.
Had a delightful discussion as with Minister whom I showed my proposals that I hoped to be able to introduce in Singapore.
Minister had also mentioned he would be introducing new Legislative Laws to be passed in Parliament so that it will better aid the animal welfare scene in Singapore. SPCA had came up with a comprehensive Legislative Reform Proposal and I do hope that we can incorporate the whole proposal in the Singapore Law.
Minister is also supportive of my idea to set up an Animal Welfare Council in Singapore. He told me to write more about it in my proposal. Frankly, I have big dreams of a new Council! Earlier this year, I was excitedly talking about it to the various animal welfare groups but it kind of died down as no one has the time and commitment to do up a Council since we are so busy with our own animal welfare projects. There's too many to help and too little to help.
Next year, Keepcats will be involved in various animal welfare groups and some commercial enterprise who are keen to make a difference in animal welfare and animal conservation.
It took me 7 years to see the change in the animal welfare scene in Singapore, and 40 years for other animal lovers. This year is really the major leap for our society. Hoping to focus on the youth, adults and elderly and in turn bond our community by helping the animals.
Gave him a gift containing the photo book of "Singapore Cats" (which I bought from CWS to help in their fundraising), our Keepcats postcard, 2 cans of cat food (so that he can feed the stray cats he sees or just give to his cats) and my namecard!
Keepcats started are a group of students who aim to change the society's mindset of strays and animals.
When the projected ended, we disbanded in a way but the remaining members gathered some animal lovers to help with sterilisation and rehoming
Dedicated to raise awareness for animals
C.A.T.S - Care for Animals in The Society.
Although we have a really catty name but we care for all animals, including dogs, hamsters, tigers, snakes. No creature should be denied of an existance on Earth
We are an unregistered non-profit organisation and we do not have a shelter. All the animals listed are fostered by the volunteers themselves
Recruitment
We always need members! Fill this in if you are up to the challenge!
Name:
Contact:
Helping with:
Residential area: (No need to provide exact address, just ang mo kio, jurong, etc will do)
Positions available:
Adoption Foster (taking care of kittens while waiting for them to be adopted out)
Temporary Foster (taking care of cats/other animals during their recovery period after sterilisation/surgery)
Sponsor/Donors: (Providing Financial help for sterilisation of cats, medical bills )
Event volunteers (help with events, eg manning of booths)
Transportation: Help to transport cats to, for example, the vet's
Our Success Cases
Sterilised 147 (45 during Spay Day) cats and rehomed 66 cats as of 9 August 2011.
Sterilised 16 dogs (industrial park at Sungei Dakut) as of 9 August 2011. Every 2 SPCA voucher of the month goes to the dogs
Witnessed 6 cats adopted (Helping to post adoption from our site but not under our projects)-
Prince, Manja, Tigger, Power Twins, Stephanie's kitty
Sterilisation
12 cats At AMK Block 777 ( this is not the actual block )
14 cats At AMK Block X09
4 cats at Toa Payoh block X15
10 cats on XX Dec 2010
20 cats from Jan 2011 - April 2011
Individuals: Sunlovemoon's mummy, Changi pregnant cat, Tangerine, Grandmother cat, Hermosa, 3 Hermosa kits, Siamsiah's cat, Siamsiah's friend's 3 cats.
Cats for Adoption
More information will be provided on their individual blogpost
Adoption is free but a $80 sterilisation fee is to be paid upon adoption. This is merely for the sterilisation of the kittens and not adoption itself.
There will be 2 separate contract that you have to sign when if you were to adopt our cats.
Fosters may like to post their cats for adoption on our site too
Scroll down for more information
Half Cardigan
In Stock: 1
Price: SGD $40.00 (UP $49.90)
Never worn before
Our expenditures - updated 19 November 2011
Donations 2009
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Balance
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Total donations minus Total expenses
2009: $124.50
2010: $-3747.20
Total: -$3871.70
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- note that for negative, we are dipping into our own pocket for funding aka borne by members -
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