Melody - the durian loving horse

Yes. She loves durian.

During durian season, whenever she hears a thud on the ground, she would gallop as fast as she could to the fallen fruit before anyone else could. No wonder the workers at NANAS would complain that Melody always gets the best durian.



Now, how does a horse eat the thorny durian? According to Mr Raymond Wee, Melody would smash open the tough thorny shell with her front hoof. Once the durian is cracked, Melody would take her time to saviour the fleshy creamy pulp like any durian loving human does.



We are not sure how Melody got her taste for durian but we bet she is very happy living in NANAS with four other rescued horses like her. She was saved from being slaughtered and fed to the animals at the zoo.



Her stable opens up to a field with some durian trees. She gets to roam freely among the other inhabitants of NANAS. Occasionally she and the other horses get chased by some playful dogs giving them some needed workout. Heheh!

Say hello to Melody at the stable when you visit NANAS.

Planning To Visit NANAS?

Direction :
Travel on the highway and look out for a sign-board that reads "Gelang Patah" prepare to exit at Exit 312D to Gelang Patah on your left. You are travelling on a single lane traffic - drive straight and you will see a cross-junction at [9 km] turn left. Drive straight and at [10 km] it is a cross junction - turn right (Landmark: to your right it is Shell Petrol Station) Continue to drive straight and look out for blue and white signboard on your left that reads "Ulu Chioh and Ulu Pulai" - at [14 km] turn left onto "Ulu Pulai". Continue to drive straight all the way (it is a single lane traffic) - you will drive pass kampong houses and rubber plantation.

At [15 km] - please slow down and look out for a yellow and black signboard on your right that reads NANAS at [18 km] turn right and drive straight into NANAS.
You made it - welcome on board!

Other things you should know about visiting.

• Shoes (sneakers), rather than sandals are recommended.
• Wear clothing that is appropriate.
• You're likely to be greeted by some quite enthusiastic dogs and cats.
• Please be aware that your behavior will have an effect on the animals. Calm and gentle behavior has a soothing effect. Loud noises, exaggerated gestures and running tend to disturb the animals.
• You are not allowed to bring your pets in the sanctuary.

If you’re planning to volunteer at the sanctuary, you must attend a volunteer orientation before starting your first volunteer assignment.

Please take note that you will need to make an appointment to reserve your visit at this number 019-7159199.

If you're driving down from KL, the drive takes approximately 4 hours.

PLEASE NOTE:
NANAS doesn't accept animals into the Sanctuary without prior notification and approval.

An Ode To A Legless Monkey Named Berry

I saw this cute little fler at Noah's Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary (NANAS) last weekend. Out of the blue, I got an inspiration to write a little poem for this little fler when I got back to KL. LOL!

I'm no poet but I hope the rhymes are OK. ENJOY!

Meet the latest resident in NANAS named Berry
He's a two month old long tailed monkey
How he ended in NANAS is a tragic story
Read on about him while I attempt myself at poetry...

A few weeks back he was crossing the highway
with his family just like any other sunny day
Suddenly a car sped by and knocked him astray
Turning a fine sunny day into a distressed MayDay.

He was thrown into the air and landed on the ground
His mother was on the other side making screaming sound
The driver stopped and turned around
But nothing much he could do as Berry was hit badly down.

You could call Berry a lucky monkey
At the same place and the same time, came pass Mr. Raymund Wee
He saw what happened, he saw the tragedy
He offered his help and took Berry back to the sanctuary

For a tiny monkey, Berry was extremely brave
He fought for his live, and never give a bye bye wave.
But even though Berry was rescued from an early grave
His two hind legs were too damaged to be saved

So, off they went to cut of his legs
Oh I wonder how much more his frail little body could take
But his spirit no one could not break
And his will to live no one could shake

Now, He moves around by pushing his body with his arms
Kept in a cage to keep him away from harm
This little monkey does has his own charm
He's a bit shy but you could allow him to eat from your palm.

Though Berry might not be able to climb another tree
Or swing from a vine to another like in National Geography
But I hope in NANAS he will be happy
He is a true survivor, a legless monkey named Berry.

Send some love and supports to Berry by donating to NANAS. Call Mr. Raymund Wee at +60197159199 for details.

Note: NANAS is a no kill animal sanctuary situated in Johor. Currently providing shelter to abandoned and abused animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and now a legless monkey named Berry too.

Lotus Life Liberation Sanctuary, Bentong

Noah's Ark team arrived at Lotus Life Liberation Sanctuary, Bentong at 10am to delivers free sterilization for cats and dogs also known as Noah's Ark ABC (Animal Birth Control) and V.I.P (Vet In Partnership) programmes. Noah's Ark has been going mobile to help control pet overpopulation and improve the well-being of both animals and communities by providing spay/neuter programmes, basic care and animal welfare education to those in need.

The team managed to sterilise 6 cats and 8 dogs. The ears of sterilised cats and dogs are marked so that they can be easily identified as a sterilised. It was a productive day and the team ended their work at 7pm. Would like to thank everyone who has been involved in this project.

The key facts :

• Mobile spay/neuter offer a humane, cost-effective alternative to euthanasia as a method of controlling populations of stray cats and dogs.
• Poor, remote and disadvantaged communities and their companion animals benefit from improved health conditions when affordable veterinary care is available.
• Sterilising companion animals can eliminate or reduce health problems that may be difficult or expensive to treat.

To know more about Noah's Ark ABC and VIP projects, please call 019-7159199

Noah's Ark Spay-Shuttle (The Mobile Sterilisation Unit)

Thanks to the generous grant from CIMB FOUNDATION, Noah's Ark now owns a state-of-the-art mobile surgical van, which is being used to provide low or no-cost sterilisation services to homeless/street animals in Malaysia. This "spay-shuttle" is a 20 feet long caravan equipped with a surgical suite, which also doubles up as a mobile adoption centre.

The Spay Shuttle provides free spay/neuter services for street cats and dogs and lower-income pet owners. Most owners from this demographic group cannot afford to have their pets sterilised; hence this collaborative programme launched by Noah's Ark is working to change this through a holistic and community-wide-approach.

Noah's Ark administers the programme with the help of contributions and donations it receives from supporters, volunteers and friends. This helps to defray the costs of surgeries and other medical expenses.

With this project-based programme, cats and dogs can now be sterilised in public places, such as warongs, gerais, kampungs, bus terminals, schools and resorts.

For our "spay-shuttle" service, please call Helpline +60197159199 (during office hours)

STERILISATION IS THE ONLY WAY TO REDUCE OUR STREET ANIMAL POPULATION!