TLC for animals

At Hati.my, we often receive requests to adopt and care for animals.  Owners who migrate may not be able to take their loved pets with them while some other requests involve suggestions for Hati to 'rescue' abandoned animals or ones that may be living in abusive conditions.

As a pet lover myself, I would love to adopt and care for these animals, but unfortunately Hati does not have the facilities or resources to do so. Often, we advise owners to give them up to other pet loving friends, or an animal shelter.  The latter option may not be the most suitable as shelters are run on public donations, and may be overcrowded.  I've spoken to other animal shelter volunteers who sometimes share that it is better to leave street cats alone rather than to gather them and lock them up in a shelter. Street cats appear to be more resilient and independent.  It is important though to have them neutered, so if volunteers can spend some energy to get this done, it will help in controlling the street cat population in the city.

It's not that simple with dogs, I feel reluctant to recommend that dogs be given up in shelters as they require different attention.  All I can say is that, if there is no choice but to give up your pet, try persuading other animal loving friends, neighbours and families if they can care for your animal.