Lady Emerald Aiyana

Lady Emerald Aiyana

Rescued on 6 April 2013

Passed away peacefully on 15 April 2013

I thought that I would have the opportunity to introduce a new member into the family at Noah's Ark and I never expected her to leave us so soon.

She was Lady Emerald Aiyana, her name was given by Rosina and Clement. Lady Emerald to heal her heart from being neglected.  Aiyana in Native American means eternal blossom - and may our Lady blossom into a beautiful princess.

Lady arrived at the sanctuary on Saturday, 6 April and she passed away peacefully in her sleep on 15 April. 

Lady was given up because her owner defaulted in her boarding fees and the riding school fed her on cow pellet that caused her to be under nourished.  This is what happens at the stables when the owners do not pay their boarding fees for their horses and the horse will get low grade food.

It was the authority that alerted Noah's Ark about the horses situation in JB.

As an owner, your kindness did not go that long after all.  You made a promise to your animal (whether it’s a dog, a cat or a horse) to take care of it for the rest of its life - you did not make that promise to your pet - to you its just an animal.  Only cowards will run away from the problems and will never dare to face reality.

 

We can always get back at the owners if they do not keep their promise.  Animals will always forgive your misdeeds but humans will never forgive another human.

Noah's Ark rescued her for a good reason. Why would we let Lady suffer in the hands of a human?

It is not cheap to upkeep a horse, it costs an average of S$600 to feed a horse every month. We had to think very carefully and work out our sums whether we could rescue and provide her daily needs.

Time was running out for Lady when the authority in JB called Raymund to ask if we could help her before putting it down. When Raymund visited the horse at the stables, with deep sadness a few of them were just skin and bones and there was a horse which was semi blind.

Day 1: Saturday, 6 April

When Lady Emerald Aiyana arrived at Noah's Ark on 6 April, you could see her ribs and sadness in her eyes but at Noah's Ark we will accept her as she is and we will love her for who she is.  What is important is her inner beauty.  I gave her reiki to calm her and to allow her to settle down.

She received her first nutritious meal on Saturday evening, although she was hungry - she did not rush her food, she was so gentle and ate like a lady. She also enjoyed juicy apples from Joanne.

Day 2: Sunday, 7 April

In the morning, we allowed Lady to roam free and she had settled very fast - she didn't mind the dogs and she got along with them.  The animals know that Noah's Ark is a safe heaven for them.

In the afternoon, we arranged for her to have her horse shoes done which was long overdue.

One week has passed, Lady was doing fine and eating well, give her another one month she will soon be a beauty.

Day 10: Monday, 15 April

Monday morning, we never expected to find Lady motionless in her stable - the day before, she was running and playing with the rest of the horses.  We suspected that Lady had low respiratory, gastric and colitis.

I was looking forward to introduce Lady to Rosina on Monday, 22 April but we know that Lady is running freely on rainbow bridge with her friends and showing them her new set of horse shoes.

At Noah's Ark - although her stay was short, our horses Whatmore, Apache and Melody showed her the fun side of life and taught her how to have a good time.

Lady Emerald Aiyana - may you rest in peace.

By Lynda Goh

Message from Lady to Raymund

"Thank you for giving me a happy time and for not turning me away.  You did not judge me by my unpleasant appearance - you still accepted me for who I am."

Eulogy for Lady by Clement

"Enduring the very dirt and filth that surrounds her.  A beauty white lotus, blooms, ever dear.  With petals ever spotless and pure.  Thanking all, whose love  ensure. Her finest moment now, with no more  gloom, Aiyana, her name means Eternal Bloom."

I have the looks. I don’t have the qualities to be a show dog

I lost the use of my right hind leg from a car accident when I was less than a year old.

My ex owner brought me to the vet, left me at the clinic and never came back for me after they found out the cost, it was too expensive to amputate my leg.

I really can't understand why my ex owners are so mean to abandon me at the vet and they were not willing to spend and to provide medical aid when I needed it most.

Wasn't I part of your family? You said I was cute when you had me and when you played with me.

Just because I am no longer a perfect dog with four legs you don't want me anymore?

What if it had happened to your friends or family member? Yes, I know - I am just a dog.

To you, I am nothing - a young puppy with no feelings and no emotions. I am at your disposable at your convenience anytime when you don't want me and you can conveniently throw me out off your life!

Dr Edwin knows that I am a young dog and I have so much to live for, he could not bear to euthanize me when my ex owners didn’t want me anymore. Dr Edwin called Uncle Raymund to check if Noah's Ark could accommodate my stay at the sanctuary.

Uncle Raymund heard about me and he agreed to give me that second chance to live again.

I was also very lucky, two volunteer vets from Singapore went to Noah's Ark Clinic to perform the surgery on my hind leg. I had my right leg amputated and I rested for a few days and in no time, I was up and running at Noah's Ark with my friends.

I am looking for a God Ma or God Pa to sponsor my stay at Noah's Ark - if wish to be my God Parent please email our volunteers at noahsarkcares@gmail.com

Thank you.
Zena

Noah's Ark ABC Project

Today at 4pm, Noah's Ark Vice President Puan Mariam mitigating the release of these cats that have been kept in these cages for almost six months at Gelang Patah, Johor.

Reasons were for the safety of the cats since they're staying next to a very busy intersection and this single mother leaves to work from 7am till 5pm and she's afraid that her cats will wander into the street. 

She owns 13 cats and Noah's Ark will be sterilizing these cats for free.

Would like to thanks Carol Debra for her kind contribution of RM300 to Noah's Ark A.B. C (Animal Birth Control) mobile vet project.


This helps to defray the costs of a full-time veterinarian, surgeries and other medical expenses. If you too would like to help contribute to this cause with any kind amount, below are the details. Thank YOU!!!

Noah's Ark Natural Animal Shelter.
Account Number 01190002636058
CIMB Bank, Gelang Patah branch JB.

Rosie: "What have I done wrong to deserve this treatment?"

On 18 March 2013, Rosie was abandoned in Johor, Malaysia with an open wound under her arm which could fit a golf ball and another wound on her elbow. In order for the wounds to heal, the vet had to stitch it.

The wound under Rosie's

 arm could fit a golf ball.

How did this happen to her? A small cut that became a big hole which was left untreated for days?  Could you feel the pain that she had to endure for so many days?  

What happened if it was you? What would you have done? Seek medical treatment off course.  But for a dog, the convenient way is to dispose it on the streets waiting for a kind soul to pick her up or either a slow death. 

People are treating dogs like garbage, when they are God’s creatures great and small - they should be treated with respect. 

When Rosie arrived at Noah’s Ark clinic, looking at her eyes, you could feel the pain and sadness in her.



The wound on her elbow
had to be stitched.



In her mind, she wonders “What have I done wrong to deserve this? Why did my owner throw me out off the house? Why me? When you had me, you found me cute and adorable, now you don’t want me anymore? Why? Tell me why?”

You could see in Rosie’s eyes that she has given up hope filled with hurt and sadness  – but there is hope at Noah’s Ark.  We are here to change that emotion on her and we want to see a happy dog again. We estimate Rosie to be about 3 years old.

   


Rosie requires dental
treatment when she recovers.

 Rosie is currently receiving medical treatment at our clinic.  Noah’s Ark has an equipped clinic that provides medical care for the many animals at the sanctuary.

We also provide low cost sterilization in Singapore, Johor and Muar for street cats and dogs, each month we sterilized close to 120 animals. Sterilization is the only solution to prevent unwanted kittens and puppies from entering into this world.

Would you like to be Rosie's God Ma?
If you can sign up for Noah's Ark Pet Sponsorship For S$50 a month
which will go towards her upkeep at the sanctuary.

To sponsor Rosie, please email to noahsarkcares@gmail.com

Big Ben's Story

 

Hi! Its me, Big Ben.

I wanted to show you some photos of me when I first arrived at Noah's Ark.

Top left: See how miserable my face was, I was in so much pain and it was so difficult for me to pee - until Uncle Raymund found out that I was peeing blood. And the following day, Uncle Raymund took me to the vet to be examined and discovered that I had stones in my bladder and an operation was scheduled as soon as possible to have it removed.

Top right: That's me at a foster's house. The first day when someone found me at the car park under the hot sun. You can never imagine how someone so cruel and could do that to me right? Its so common among pet owners to give up their pets when it fall sick. Its cheaper to get another NEW dog than to provide medical care for an OLD dog that brought joy and was part of the family.

Bottom right: The picture was taken during my surgery. The vets were stunned to find so many stones in me. In the operating room, I could hear one stone after another stone piling up. Now you understand the discomfort I was going through all these months with my previous owner.

Bottom left: That is Happy Big Ben - see my smiley face?
I recovered well and the caregivers at Noah's Ark have been taking good care of me at the clinic.

I am slowly gaining weight and soon I will look like a model for Hush Puppies :)

Lots of love of licks.
Big Ben