The Life of a Merchandise Volunteer

Li Tin:
I swear it’s not a post to whine about things. It’s not. Just sharing, I promise.

But I do look grouchy, sometimes, like this one here…

Just to let you guys know what kind of effort we are putting in to keep CWS afloat the red line.

Be Firm. Really Firm.

Li Tin:
Just got news from a friend that his younger sister had a female cat, and had been letting her out at night to roam. That was Bad Move #1.

So the female cat eventually went in heat, mated with a stray, suave (don’t they all are?) neighbourhood tom… and yes, got herself pregnant, unsurprisingly. For not sterilising pet cats - that was Bad Move #2.

Ideas For Roadshows

Li Tin:

It’s late, and I am actually mulling over what kind of activities to run for the Responsible Pet Ownership Roadshow coming up end of this year. The activities should promote our stand on sterilisation and stuff like that, but it shouldn’t bore people while still be able to drill the educational message into their minds.

We don’t think bringing cats in for on-the-spot adoption drives would be really beneficial to the kitties, as they get very stressed out with all the noise and handling!

Here are some quirky ideas that I have:

Japan’s Wakayama Electric Railway’s Feline Mascot

Ivan:

Check out this cute mascot of the above mentioned railway company.  Apparently kitty has increase train ridership by 10% since kitty ‘joined’ the company.

More letters to ST by same person

Ivan:

Referring to the letter to Straits Times forum by Tony Tan about the Class 95 DJs remarks on the Morning show, SPCA issued a reply to Tan on 16 May that feeding strays is not a cruel act as he has said. 

Anyways, Tan is up to another issue again and you can find his letter here in response to this report on Straits Times. 

Briefing For RPO Roadshow 2008

Li Tin:
Kailing and I went over to MND Building this evening to attend a briefing with AVA with regards to the Responsible Pet Ownership Roadshow 2008.

It is going to be held 7-9 November this year, and it’s gonna be huge!

We are planning some activities to draw in crowds as well… Looks like it’s a full year ahead!

More info later…

CWS Merchandise For Sale!

Li Tin:
Yes, we hear you… We have had these t-shirts for a long time and you want new ones.

But we do have to clear space from the warehouse before the glorious new items can be fitted in.

Bad behaviour workgroup formed

Sarah:
There’s an article in the papers today, announcing the formation of a workgroup to look into dirty habits of HDB dwellers. They’re planning to look into bad behaviour that causes tensions, such as dripping laundry and littering.

I wonder if they’re going to include cat feeding as “bad behaviour”. Right now, I’m wondering if CWS should draft a letter asking that they look into irresponsible feeders. Of course, the end result is that they actually look into banning cat feeding completely.

It’s their world too – Animal Welfare Symposium 2008

Kailing:Yesterday saw the first ever Animal Welfare Symposium in Singapore. It was great to meet so many people concerned about animals. Besides animal welfare groups, it was heartening to see many schools, JCs and universities getting involved in the symposium!

Animal Welfare Symposium

Ivan:

I am glad to be still sane after a long day that just passed a few hours ago.  Yesterday (24 May), my day started at 745am.  Met with LiTin, our Media and Merchandise Subcomm Head, hopped on a taxi and sped to SMU to set up booth at the 2008 Animal Welfare Symposium (www.animalwelfare.sg).