The Story of an Amazing Ark

Once upon a time, in 1995, fuelled by his love for the stray, Raymund sold off his shop house to set up an animal shelter in Jalan Kayu, Seletar. He transformed Noah’s Ark into one of the foremost private animal shelters in Singapore.

Raymund poured his body, mind and soul into his work for the strays and practised dog grooming to rake in extra funds to support the animals. Coupled with this, he also had to see to the day-today running of the animal farm and tended to the animals when they felt ill.

When land rentals in Singapore increased, Noah’s Ark could no longer afford the rental as well as settle the escalating costs of up keeping the growing number animals on the farm. So, in June 2000, with the help of his many volunteers and supporters, Raymund moved the sanctuary Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary, to Pekan Nanas, Johor, Malaysia. From the early beginnings of 200 animals, Noah’s Ark is now home to 860 dogs, 540 cats, 5 horses and all creatures great and small.

Had we not moved out of Singapore, into Johor, we would not have been able to upkeep the animals that have been abused and abandoned through no fault of theirs. Being in Johor allows us to continue our work with the animals, to give them the happiness and freedom they deserve and to live their life in dignity.

The objectives of Noah’s Ark is to reduce the population of stray, rescue abandoned, injured and abused animals as well as maintain its 1,100 animals at this beautiful and amazing sanctuary.

Different Faces

Most of us are familiar with Raymund Wee and know him as the Founder of Noah's Ark. Have you wondered though why he has devoted his life, and continues to do so for the animals? Here's your opportunity to get a deeper insight into this man who has given a big part of his life into making Noah's Ark one of the largest private animal sanctuaries today.

Raymund was featured in "Different Faces", a programme on the Okto channel on TV, on 11 January 2010. "Different Faces" is a series featuring inspirational stories revolving around people from different walks of life. It aims to portray the power within each of us to affect positive changes in the lives of the people close to us and within our community.

In the case of Raymund, you will find out more about how his steadfast passion in leaving a legacy of love for the animals has brought about positive change, not just to the people in our community but importantly, to the animals who need it most.

And if you have yet to visit Noah's Ark, this programme will give you a glimpse into this sanctuary that is home to more than 1,000 animals, and that Raymund calls "home".

We hope through the programme, you will have greater conviction about the work that Raymund and all the volunteers do, with passion and commitment, to ensure that Noah's Ark continues to thrive.

To view behind the scene of the documentary, please click here.

Pets visits Temasek Junior College

Date: 22 April 2009

Noah's Ark Rescue - Larkin Kittens

Dear All,

Last Saturday while at Noah's Ark, we received a call to go to a bus station in Lakin (JB) to rescue some kittens.

In all there were 13 of them rescued!

They were no more than 4 weeks old and were in terrible condition. Most were emaciated and eyes so badly infected that some could hardly open their eyes.

Uncle Raymund acted on a tip off and rescued all thirteen kitties. He brought them back to our clinic at Noah's Ark, where the kittens were cleaned, medicated and fed kitty milk formula from a syringe.

Volunteers and workers helped out. Had Uncle Raymund not saved them, these kittens would have eventually died from starvation and cat flu/viral infection.

It has been a few days since and I hear they are recovering and getting stronger by the day. I look forward to seeing them on my next visit to Noah's Ark.

Meanwhile, we will keep you posted with photo updates in the following weeks.

BTW, in the Straits Times Forum today, there's a post on penalising members of the public who feeds stray cats and even a suggestion of sending cats to Peru as food to be eaten by a radio deejay.

We hope this group of people belongs to the minority.

Noah's Ark strongly advocates a humane way of reducing unwanted stray dogs and cats through TNR and we need the support of those compassionate and like minded people like you.

Please support our fund raising events actively!!

Paws and Licks,
JoJo

Noah's Ark Rescue - Lala and Ah Boy

Lala

Lala, a JRT cross, and Ah Boy, a mongrel, lost their owner on 4th July, 2007.

Mr Song Kai Yong, a Singaporean in his fifties, was riding his motor bike from Johor to Singapore when he was killed by a drunk driver at Pelangi, JB.

We understand from Maggie, Mr Song's niece, that her uncle, who was single, loved his dogs very much. He treated the dogs like his children, and every evening he would take them for walks.

After the death of Mr Song, his dogs were left alone at home for over a week. Maggie wanted to help the dogs. She tried rehoming them but who would want to adopt a 8 year old JRT cross or a brown mongrel that was somewhat less then friendly towards strangers.

Maggie got to know about Noah's Ark through a friend. One Sunday morning she called us for assistance. Knowing that the chance of these dogs finding new homes were slim, so Noah's Ark offered the family a helping hand.

When volunteers from Noah's Ark arrived to pick the dogs up, the dogs were still waiting in the hall for their owner to return.

Ah Boy

It was impossible to get hold of Ah Boy. He attempted to bite anyone who entered the house. It took us 2 days to catch and take him away.

Our volunteers helped to send these dogs for the necessary veterinary checks and process the paperwork needed to export them to Noah's Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary in Johore.

Since then, both Lala and Ah Boy have settled in comfortably.

Mr Song, if you can hear us, your dogs are in good hands.

Rest in Peace.