Wild & Free - Wildlife Photography Exhibition, A Tribute to Silvana Sutanto

Wild & Free

Wildlife Photography Exhibition

 A Tribute to Silvana Sutanto

The Silvana S. Foundation Wildlife Photography Exhibition in Aid of NANAS

Thank you Silvana S. Foundation for collaborating with us to raise funds for the animals at the sanctuary. 

We are excited!  Even the animals are excited as we look forward to opening night on 29 July 2017*.

Silvana S. Foundation has kindly appointed Noah's Ark Natural Animal Shelter (NANAS) as a beneficiary from the sale of the late Silvana Sutanto's photo exhibits.

Wild and Free

Wildlife Photography Exhibition

A tribute to Silvana Sutanto

Date:  30 July - 6 August 2017

Time:  11 am - 8pm, daily

Venue:  Visual Arts Centre, 10 Penang Road #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, Singapore 238469  

(Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B)

In her lifetime, award-winning wildlife photographer Silvana Sutanto sought to give voice to the silent and silenced - animals whose habitats are being threatened by humanity's encroachment.

In tribute to her memory, the Silvana S. Foundation will be putting up an exhibition cum sale of 15 of her works.  In addition, fine Jewellery boutique Loang & Noi has exclusively designed a series of zebra pendant brooches to accompany her captivating images. Profits from the show will benefit Noah's Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary (NANAS).

* The exhibition is open to the public from 30 July to 6 August 2017.  If you are in town, please do visit the Wildlife Photography Exhibition.

News from Noah's Ark - November 2014

Dear Friends of Noah's Ark We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our supporters for contributing towards "Noah's Ark Electricity Project" . The total amount raised for the "Electricity Project " today stands at $16,600 - we havedefinitely achieved our target for the project. A big thank you once again, without your support this would not have been possible.  In the light of Christmas giving, we hope that you will also consider helping us further in our newest initiative "Buy A Brick" goal of S$12,000 for the following repair works that the sanctuary needs: S$3,000 to build an enclosure for Jerry, a rescued 150 kg wild boar that had been bought by someone believing he was a Vietnamese pot bellied pig. S$5,000 to repair and rebuild the enclosure for Starbucks and Latte, residents of Noah's Ark and Mocha a newly rescued macaque that was a hit and run accident victim. To read about Mocha's rescue, please click here. Last and not least S$4,000 to repair the leaking roofs.    To further our commitment to reducing unnecessary killing and to a stray free Singapore and Malaysia, we have introduced our Animal Birth Control (ABC) clinic to provide low cost sterilization of stray animals. We are happy to report that our decision to promote cheaper sterilization has met with wide public support as evidenced by the growing number of veterinarians that now visit our sanctuary to assist us in our sterilization programmes. This professional assistance is most welcomed as we now see an increasing number of animal rescue cases at the sanctuary almost on a daily basis. We have therefore formally named this venture  "VetHelp@Noah's Ark" . We hope to encourage  professional and student veterinarians to come forward to lend their time in helping with the clinic at the sanctuary on a voluntary basis with the introduction of this program. To date,veterinarians from Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong that have participated in  the "VetHelp@Noah's Ark" programme have been given the opportunity to witness and participate on some less common cases such as limb amputation, removal of kidney stones, eye enucleation and early age neutering. Such complicated cases gives the volunteer veterinarians the opportunity to finally apply their knowledge and expertise on needy patients.    We are most appreciative of the sacrifice our dedicated and passionate veterinarians whohave sacrificed their rest days to make a difference to these animals. Our animals at the sanctuary have benefited greatly from their expertise and commitment of our volunteer vets. We look forward to the continued success of this initiative which is a definite win - win situation for all participants. In addition, we are now launching our campaign  the "Street is Not Their Home"., A program that highlights how imperative it is that we need to work on neutering so as to reduce the stray street population and the  unnecessary killing. We hope that our programmes will garner support from more willing veterinarians so that we will eventually see a slow and steady decline in the stray population through our combined efforts. I would also like to make special mention of both Ms Susanna Gan for donating S$1,000 and Mr Yong Sze Nam for donating S$5,000 who despite their recent bereavements decided that in honour of their loved ones' memories a monetary tribute  to Noah's Ark was made. So as the spirit of Christmas and giving sets upon the world, we do hope that you will consider giving to our deserved progammes: "Buy a Brick", "Vet Help@Noah's Ark" or "Sponsor a Pet". Any form of donations are always welcomed. If however you would prefer to donate cash, please send a cheque to Noah's Ark CARES and mail it to 42 Cairnhill Road #02-01 Singapore 229661 or make a fund transfer to support us.   Bank: DBS Account type: DBS Current Account No: 012-900823-0 Account Name: Noah's Ark CARES Branch Code: 012 Bank Code: 7171 Bank: OCBC Bank (OCBCSGSG) Account No: 501-827745-001 Account Name: Noah's Ark Companion Animal Rescue & Education Society Branch: OCBC Head Office Brand Code: 501 Bank Code: 7339 If you would like further details of our work at the sanctuary, please do email us at Noah's Ark CARES. Thank you once again for your continued support towards Noah's Ark CARES and the sanctuary in 2014. May we take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones festive greetings. Thank you. Ms. Chew Gek Hiang President Noah's Ark CARES

Happenings at Noah's Ark Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) Cats When one mentions Marina Barrage, Marina Financial Centre, Marina Coastal Expressway, Gardens By The Bay - what comes to our mind is a modern and developed Singapore. On this little red dot, a number of stray and community animals share the same space with us and sometimes, in the most unexpected places. Sometime in October, our volunteer was alerted to an area with a number of unsterilized cats at a worker's dormitory off Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE).  We had previously spayed and rehomed some of the dogs around the same area too when we were asked to help the cats as well. We were informed that the dormitory will be demolished at the end of November'14. After finding out that the cats will be shelter-less soon, the volunteers made a decision that the cats should not be returned to the site after sterilization. It would be inhumane to return the cats back to the site as the dormitory is in the middle of many other construction sites - they may be knocked down by heavy vehicles and their source of food would be gone too.    Please help us to help the cats before they become shelter-less by helping to trap the cats, transport the cats to the vet for vaccination, micro chipping and boarding while we try to find homes for them. To read about their plight, click here.  For more information, email to Noah's Ark CARES.  Shasha's Broken Tail The volunteers were on their usual rounds checking and feeding the dogs.  When they reached Shasha's factory, they noticed  that she had excessively licked her tail and the tail was infected and swollen.  They checked with the security guard and a few workers and no one knew what had happened. We believed it could be an industrial accident, it looked like a forklift went over her tail. Concern for her well being, we took her to the vet to have her tail treated.  To read about her plight, please click here. Wildlife Rescue at Noah's Ark On 4 November, a long tail marque was found clinging on to his dead mother on a busy street.  Obviously both were hit and run motor accident victims.  Mocha was lucky to survive and he had sustained a broken hind leg.  The macaque was brought to the sanctuary clinic in the morning by a farmer for treatment.  To read about Mocha's rescue, please click here.  Kakato Food Donation Drive   Buy a carton of Kakato Premium Pet Food at $77 and help us to feed the dogs and cats at Noah's Ark. The food donation drive is organised by June's Pet House, to place an order, please contact June at email.  Greeting Cards, Canvases and Luggage Tags by Meerkat Place All the art pieces you see on Meerkat Place are original works by artists from all ages. Each has designated a charity to benefit from the sale of art products: Greeting cards, stretched canvases and luggage tags.  By purchasing an art product, you are encouraging an artist and supporting a great cause, plus getting unique art to boot!    Visit Meerkat Place and purchase as Christmas gifts. The items sold will be matched by a generous donor to Noah's Ark CARES from now till Christmas day.  The proceeds will help us to feed the animals at the sanctuary.    Huggy Boy's Enclosure We would like to thank our main sponsors Linda, Andrew, Darren and all our well wishes for contributing towards the construction of Huggy Boy's enclosure. Huggy Boy is very happy with his new home.  When he was transferred into his enclosure, it took him 2 days to discover that he could swing and everyday he is getting plenty of exercise.   The enclosure was designed by Raymund Wee and the students from School of the Arts (SOTA) helped with the construction with our workers during their school vacation.  Please click here to view a video of Huggy Boy in his new enclosure. Starbucks,Latte and Mocha (both rescued macaques) have a Christmas wishlist that is to have a similar enclosure.  Please email to Noah's Ark CARES if you can make their dreams come true. Pepi, Noah's Ark resident To contribute and support our work for the animals If you wish to: To sponsor a pet programme To sponsor some of our pet food To sponsor medical aid for the animals To support our spay and neuter programmes To upkeep the sanctuary for the the residents - Buy a Brick To make a contribution You may write a cheque to Noah's Ark CARES and mail it to: 42 Cairnhill Road, #02-01 Singapore 229661 To make a fund transfer, you may transfer it to the following accounts.   Upon transferring please send us and email in order for us to track and to acknowledge receipt.  Bank: DBS Account type: DBS Current Account No: 012-900823-0 Account Name: Noah's Ark CARES Branch Code: 012 Bank Code: 7171 Bank: OCBC Bank (OCBCSGSG) Account No: 501-827745-001 Account Name: Noah's Ark Companion Animal Rescue & Education Society Branch: OCBC Head Office Branch Code: 501 Bank Code: 7339

To stay in touch with the latest happenings at Noah's Ark please visit our blogs and Facebook at: Blogs Noah's Ark CARES http://nanasanctuary.blogspot.sg/  Noah's Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary http://noahsarkcares.blogspot.sg/  Facebook Noah's Ark CARES https://www.facebook.com/noahsarkcares Horses at Noah's Ark https://www.facebook.com/horsesatnoahsark Email info@noahsarkcares.com  noahsarkcares@gmail.com

Mocha's Leg Amputation

Warning 

The photographs below contain contents that is graphically disturbing, viewer's discretion is advised.

Monday, 17 November - Mocha a rescued long tail macaque and an accident road victim has been with us for 14 days and today we are getting him ready for his leg to be amputated by Dr Keisia a volunteer vet from Mount Pleasant East Coast.

This afternoon, the surgery was performed by Dr Kesia and it was a success without any complication and he is out off GA (general anaesthesia) and he is happily eating his banana.

Thank you to Dr Keisia a compassionate vet who came all the way from Singapore to volunteer her time and to help Mocha.

Getting Mocha ready for surgery.

Mocha having a banana after his surgery and he is doing well.

2 Wild Boars Rescued from the Market

Saturday, 8 November - Two wild piglets barely a month old were dropped off at the sanctuary this morning in a bag which I thought was a delivery of some materials, but to my surprised it was a bag with two tiny piglets.

A butcher from the market was trying to sell them off and how they arrived at the market because the piglets mother was shot and the hunter took them hoping that they might be able to sell them to someone willing to raise them for sale as table food when they are big enough.

Now, my weekend is about pig-sitting these two piglets.

By Raymund Wee

The piglets arrived in a paper bag which
Raymund thought it was some
building materials.

We have name the girl Ham and the boy Bacon. 

Wildlife Rescue at Noah's Ark - Meet Mocha

Tuesday, 4 November - a long tail marque was found clinging on to his dead mother on a busy street. Obviously both were hit and run motor accident victims.  He was lucky to survive and he had sustained a broken hind leg. The macaque was brought to the sanctuary clinic in the morning by a farmer for treatment. 

After a physical examination and suspecting that he has no other injuries, he was given a course of antibiotics and analgesic till he is well enough for surgery.

A compassionate veterinarian Dr Kesia from Mount Pleasant East Coast will be operating on him when he is ready for surgery.

In reality, the wildlife department will euthanized them because it is their protocol regarding wildlife cases with such injuries.  Noah's Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary will be his loving home with a happy ending.

We have named him Mocha and he can join Noah's Ark coffee club with Starbucks and Latte.

Emergency Rescue Work at Noah's Ark

Animal Rescue Work is not easy as there are a lot of factors that are involved which constitutes in the attempt to save an animal’s life. Rescuers have to source the necessary medical help and at times it can be emotionally overwhelming for them when an animal succumbs to its injuries or medical condition.

Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary (NANAS) has seen many emergency rescue cases and every case is different with its own story of hope, trust and love by these animals towards their compassionate rescuers.

Gabriel arrived in a vegetable crate.

Zhen Yi lifting Gabriel from the vegetable crate.

Zhen Yi (He had worked with Raymund previously at Noah’s Ark Lodge Private Animal Shelter in Singapore), an owner of a vegetable plantation and a good friend of Raymund, founder of Noah's Ark brought in a badly injured greyish-black Dusky Leaf Monkey. The monkey was believed to be involved in a high speed vehicle collision outside Zhen Yi’s plantation. Upon, noticing the monkey, he quickly drove to Noah's Ark to seek medical help and advice from Raymund.

Transferring Gabriel to the clinic,

The dusky leaf monkeys belong to the family of the Old World Monkeys  and are classified as sub-species. They can be found in Malaysia, Burma and Thailand and they live in dense forests. The appearance of the dusky leaf monkey can be identified with its distinct white spectacled fur markings around its eyes and mouth. Their palms and soles are hairless and have distinct finger print markings and lines that resembles to that of humans. Their diet compromises of mainly unripen fruits, leaves and flowers from the sea bean tree and their digestive systems have the ability to remove plant toxins. Newly born dusky leaf monkeys are bright orange in colour and have a pink face. Within a span of six months, their fur will change from orange to grey as they mature in age.

The monkey was transported by Zhen Yi by using vegetable crates. Despite the fact that it was a wild monkey, it allowed Zhen Yi to carry him with his bare hands as he trusted his kind-hearted rescuer. The dusky leaf monkey had multiple injuries and was in an immense amount of pain but was still conscious throughout. Raymund quickly transferred it to the clinic for a medical assessment as it was bleeding and scared as it griped the cage tightly. Under Raymund’s guidance, his worker Kaz and two volunteers, Clement and Joanne, they quickly remove the dirt that was stuck to its fur and to assess its injuries.

Raymund cleaning Gabriel's wounds.

Gabriel had a head injury from the accident.

The assessment was bleak as the monkey had a diaphragmatic hernia which causes the abdominal organs to be pushed into the diaphragmatic cavity. Also, he had a cracked skull, a fractured left femur, a broken pelvis and was in a state of shock due to the sheer impact sustained in the collision. Raymund administered an analgesic which is a painkiller and antibiotics to alleviate the pain and to prevent infection. Also, they were preparing to put him on IV fluid but the monkey was already gasping for air. 

The monkey held on to Clement’s hand with both of his hands to express his gratitude and courage that he was grateful for the people that had done their best to try and save him. The monkey whom we name Gabriel after the archangel of God passed away peacefully due to his fatal injuries.

Gabriel's hands are like ours.

It was an emotionally draining night for everyone as we could not save Gabriel which was only estimated to be only four years old. However, as their friend and companions, we knew that he had passed on by being surrounded by people who cared and loved him. Gabriel’s story does not end here as it has opened our eyes to a bigger picture which is the call for wildlife conservation which includes the preservation of these animals’ natural habitats.

With the expansion of oil plantations and rapid urbanisation, these factors have contributed to the dusky leaf monkey’s habitat loss. Hunting for food has become a major threat for them as they forced to move to areas near high traffic and urbanisation. They are frequently victims of road-kill accidents and their species are listed as near threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List. Also they are hunted for their meat, to being sold in the pet trade and these factors have led to their decline in numbers. They can also be found in Taman Negara National Park, Malaysia where there are efforts to conserve them in a protected area. 

As Noah's Ark animal welfare volunteers, through Gabriel’s story, we can educate the public about protecting wildlife and conserving their numbers by not destroying their habitat through unethical means. Our love and respect to our fellow animals are important to let them know that we are here for them as their only friend and crusader through thick and thin. 

Rest well Gabriel and run free at the rainbow bridge!

Written by Darren Chan

To Read More and see more Pictures about Dusky Leaf Monkeys:

http://www.arkive.org/dusky-leaf-monkey/trachypithecus-obscurus/
http://www.theprimata.com/trachypithecus_obscurus.html

Sources:

Noah’s Ark Lodge Private Animal Shelter
http://www.noahsarklodge.com/our_story.html  

Dusky Leaf Monkey 
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Trachypithecus_obscurus/ 

Old World Monkeys
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Cercopithecidae/ 

IUCN Red List
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22039/0