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Cat's 26 toes help boost Milwaukee animal shelter

In this Nov. 17, 2011, photo is Daniel, a cat with two extra toes on each of his feet, in Milwaukee. It’s a genetic mutation called polydactylism and even though it’s two toes shy of a Guinness World Records number, it’s helping Milwaukee shelter officials raise money to buy a new home after they learned their rent was being doubled. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger)        
In this Nov. 17, 2011, photo is Daniel, a cat with two extra toes on each of his …

GREENDALE, Wis. (AP) — In a reversal of fortunes, a once-unwanted cat has come to the rescue of an animal shelter in need of a new home.
However, this orange-and-white tabby named Daniel is no typical cat. He has a near-record 26 toes, a phenomenon that is helping the nonprofit Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center raise money to relocate to a new building.
Normal cats have 18 toes, but Daniel has two extra on each foot due to a genetic mutation called polydactylism.
Officials at the center found out their rent at a Milwaukee-area mall was being doubled on Jan. 1. So, the shelter is buying a new building and is seeking small donations of $26 — or $1 per toe.
They've collected enough so far to secure the financing with about $80,000 raised since Oct. 24, but they hope to raise $120,000 by Dec. 23 so they can become even more financially stable. About $50,000 of the money raised has come from $26 donations.
"I've always been a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and this is definitely the case," said Amy Rowell, owner of Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center in Greendale.
She found Daniel in October at animal control when she went to pick up another cat. As she bent down to that cat's cage, Daniel stuck his paw out and poked her head.
"He was very clearly saying, 'I need to be rescued, I'd like to be your friend, please pay attention to me,'" she said. "And when a sign is that obvious, we tend to not ignore it."
The shelter takes in animals that might otherwise be euthanized.
Daniel was originally going to be adopted out, but Rowell has decided to keep him as a shelter mascot.
Daniel's 26 toes — two shy of the Guinness World Records number— don't seem to affect his cat activities.
"He runs and he plays and he climbs, he uses a scratching post. He seems to be not bothered by it at all," Rowell said.

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HUKUM JUAL BELI KUCING...? - pic dari hadith sahih

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Solutions to Common Pet Problems - How to handle your pets’ most annoying habits and show them (nicely) who’s boss.



Cat playing with food

Problem: Your Cat Tosses Food on the Kitchen Floor

Why it happens: Kitty might be implying she doesn’t like her bowl. “If it’s made of plastic, she’s right,” says Julia Szabo, author of Animal House Style. “Plastic harbors bacteria and imparts an off-putting taste to food and water.” Or she may just be playing with her food―it’s a game.


What to do: “Upgrade to a stainless-steel or china bowl,” says Szabo. If that doesn’t work, try different food or a deeper bowl. Or have a play session before mealtime.


Problem: Your Cat Scratches Everything

Once he has adapted to the post, move it to a place that’s less intrusive to your design scheme.


Why it happens: “Cats scratch to mark territory and to shed the outer layer of their claws,” says Stephanie Shain, pet-adoption director for the Humane Society of the United States, in Washington, D.C.


What to do: Temporarily limit his access to furniture and find him the scratching post of his dreams, suggests Shain. “Some cats like sisal or carpeted posts―even cheap cardboard posts work for many,” she says. “Also, different cats scratch differently. Some want something flat on the ground. Others like to stretch up.” The key is to put the post right next to the piece of furniture he’s ruining until he learns what is OK to scratch and what isn’t. 





Problem: Your Cat Meows at Night


Why it happens: “If this is an older cat, a vet should check the thyroid. Nighttime vocalization is one sign of hyperthyroidism,” says Patti Iampietro, a veterinarian with Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah. An aging pet may lose certain cognitive abilities, says Edward Moser, a veterinarian in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. “Older animals become less restful at night,” he says. Other causes could be something provoking the cat, a change in her routine or environment, or boredom. And if your cat hasn’t been spayed or neutered, these night howls could be mating calls. Even another cat hanging around outside at night can evoke vocalization, says Iampietro.

What to do: If mating is the motive, promptly “fix” your pet. If not, test the cat for hyperthyroidism with a simple blood test. Treatment options are surgery, daily medication, or radioactive-iodine therapy. A change in diet may also help. “Antioxidants and vitamins E and C may reverse brain-aging changes,” says Moser. Once you rule out medical issues and outside disturbances, you’re probably dealing with a cat who wants attention at 3 a.m. Shain suggests giving the cat some nighttime-only toys before you hit the sack. “It’s a test of will, so steel your nerves and ignore her,” she says.

Problem: Your Pet Sheds

Why it happens: Excessive shedding may be due to dry skin, a poor diet, or stress.

What to do: The first line of defense is to groom your pet for five minutes a day. To reduce shedding, try moisturizing your pet’s skin and hair through his diet. “Dry skin sheds more hair. Dry hairs drop off animals like the needles off a Christmas tree,” says Szabo. She recommends adding a few drops of olive or flaxseed oil to your cat’s or dog’s kibble. Your veterinarian might suggest a dietary supplement such as Derm Caps, which include fish and safflower oils and vitamin E, to improve coat condition. When it comes to cleanup, Szabo swears by the Dyson DC17 Animal, a vacuum designed for a hairy home, and StickySheets, which provide the fuzz-lifting action of a lint roller for a larger surface area.

Problem: Your Cat Claws at a Caretaker

Why it happens: “Most cats will not attack unless provoked,” says Iampietro. So your cat, cranky because you had the audacity to leave, is probably swatting at its overly solicitous caretaker.

What to do: “Slowly introduce the pet to the visitor so the cat will feel more comfortable with her at vacation time,” says Kathy Kwieran, founder of Kathy's Kitties, a cat-rescue and fostering facility in Kempner, Texas. “The caretaker shouldn’t pet or pick up the cat but should let the cat approach her.

Problem: Your Pet's Poop Adheres to Her Backside

Why it happens: Your pet’s stool may be too soft. This can be a problem for long-haired animals.

What to do: “Try a more digestible diet to result in a small amount of firm, dark-colored stool that won’t stick to fur,” says Moser. “Look for a cat food that is 32 to 33 percent protein, 12 to 14 percent fat, and relatively low-fiber. For a dog, you want the protein level at 22 to 24 percent, fat around 12 to 14 percent, and low-fiber, low-residue.” If you still have a sticky situation, carefully crop the fur around the rear end with a beard trimmer or nose-hair scissors, or have a groomer do it.

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Things your pet shouldn't eat

Listed here, from most (1) to least (4) dangerous, are common foods and drinks that make pets sick. If you think your dog, cat, or bird has consumed one of these items and you are concerned, contact your veterinarian.





1. Chocolate 
Why: Stimulates the nervous system and the heart. Poisonous to: All species, but dogs are most likely to eat dangerous quantities. Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, increased thirst, restlessness, agitation, increased or irregular heartbeat, increased body temperature, tremors, seizures.








2. Grapes, Raisins
Why: Damage the kidneys. Poisonous to: Dogs, cats. Possible effects of 

poisoning: Increased thirst, increased urination, lethargy, vomiting.






3. Garlic, Onions 
Why: Damage red blood cells, causing anemia. Poisonous to: Cats, dogs. Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, red-colored urine, weakness, anemia. 
















4. Xylitol (Found in sugarless gum.) Why: Causes increased insulin secretion, resulting in lower blood sugar levels. Poisonous to: Dogs. Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, lethargy, lack of coordination, seizures, jaundice, diarrhea. 








Below are more things that pets shouldn't eat : 


Glass of Red wine

5. Alcoholic Drinks

Why: Depress the nervous system.
Poisonous to: All species.
Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, disorientation, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of coordination, difficulty breathing, tremors, coma, seizures.







Bread dough

6. Raw Yeast, Bread Dough

Why: Forms gas in the digestive track; fermentation of yeast causes alcohol poisoning.
Poisonous to: All species, but only dogs typically ingest it.
Possible effects of poisoning: Distention of abdomen, vomiting, disorientation, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of coordination, difficulty breathing, tremors, coma, seizures.













Macadamia Nuts

7. Macadamia Nuts

Why: Cause muscle and nervous-system problems.
Poisonous to: Dogs.
Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, lethargy, weakness, increased body temperature, tremors.






Avocado8. Avocados

Why: Contain persin, which damages the heart muscle.
Poisonous to: Most species―birds are especially sensitive.
Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, diarrhea (in dogs), lethargy, difficulty breathing (in birds and rodents).

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HUKUM JUAL BELI KUCING...?

Assalamualaikum...


SOALAN : Bolehkah jual beli kucing? Ditinjau dari segi harga, sangat menggiurkan lho Ustadz… "

JAWAPAN :
"Hukum Jual Beli Kucing Adalah Haram
Hukum menjual belikan kucing adalah haram berdasarkan dalil hadits Nabi SAW dan kaidah fiqih (al-qawa’id al-kulliyah).
Dalil hadits Nabi SAW, diriwayatkan dari sahabat Jabir bin Abdillah RA bahwasanya Nabi SAW telah melarang memakan kucing dan melarang pula memakan harga kucing (nahaa [an-nabiyyu] ‘an akli al-hirrah wa ‘an akli tsamaniha) (HR. Tirmidzi, Ibnu Majah, dan Al-Hakim, hadits shahih. Lihat Imam As-Suyuthi, Al-Jami’ Al-Shaghir, Juz II hal. 191).
Hadits Nabi SAW itu menjadi dalil haramnya memakan kucing dan memperjual-belikan kucing. Jadi kita diharamkan memperdagangkan kucing sebagaimana kita diharamkan memakan daging kucing (Tentang haramnya memakan kucing lihat Asy-Syarbaini Al-Khathib, Al-Iqna`, Juz II hal. 273; Syaikh Zakariyya Al-Anshari, Fathul Wahhab, Juz II hal. 192).
Adapun dasar dari kaidah fiqih, adalah kaidah fiqih yang berbunyi :

Kullu maa hurrimaa ‘ala al-‘ibaad fabai’uhu haraam

(Segala sesuatu yang diharamkan atas hamba, maka memperjualbelikannya adalah haram juga) (Lihat Taqiyuddin An-Nabhani, Asy-Syakhshiyyah Al-Islamiyyah, Juz II hal. 248).

Kaidah ini menjelaskan bahwa apa saja yang telah diharamkan syara’, maka diharamkan pula memperjualbelikannya. Baik sesuatu itu diharamkan memakannya (seperti babi, darah, bangkai, singa, elang, anjing), diharamkan meminumnya (seperti khamr), diharamkan membuatnya (seperti patung atau gambar makhluk bernyawa), atau diharamkan pada segi-segi yang lainnya.

Ketika sudah jelas bahwa syara’ mengharamkan kita untuk memakan daging kucing, maka haram pula menjual belikan kucing berdasarkan kaidah fiqih tersebut.

Dengan demikian, jelaslah bahwa menjual belikan kucing adalah haram berdasarkan dalil hadits Nabi SAW dan kaidah fiqih tersebut. Wallahu a’lam"

Dipetik dari http://rahma02.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/hukum-jual-beli-kucing/ 



dari sumber lain..

Apakah hukum berjual-beli
(i) kucing

Jawapan:

بسم الله
والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وصحبه ومن والاه أما بعد


JUAL BELI KUCING
di sana ada dua pendapat Ulama:
pertama: HARUS, iaitu pendapat jumhur ulama, 4 mazhab, dan sebahagian pendapat salaf seperti Ibn Abbas, al-Hasan, Ibn Sirin, al-Hakam, Hammad, Al-Thauri, dll.

kedua: HARAM, (setengah kata Makruh), iaitu pendapat Ahmad dalam satu riwayat, sebahagian salaf spt Abu Hurairah, Tawus, Mujahid, Jabir dll.
mereka berdalilkan kepada satu hadis sahih: Nabi ditanya tentang duit hasil jual beli kucing. lalu Nabi melarang daripadanya. -Sahih Muslim.

Dari sudut kaedah2 istinbat hukum, pendapat yang mengatakan HARAM lebih kuat kerana sabit dalam hadis sahih Nabi melarangnya. Dan asal kepada larangan syarak ialah HARAM melainkan dengan dalil lain yang mengubahnya.
walaubagaimana pun, jumhur melihat larangan itu sebagai larangan makruh tanzih.


WALLAHUALAM...

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Berkat Sedekah Kepada Kucing... Meeooowwww~~

Assalamualaikum..

  Da lama rasanya aku tak update blog ni kan? huhu kemalasan melanda diri..hik3...  ni tengah rajin ni meh aku nak citekan satu kisah yanga terjadi pada zaman dahulu mengenai berkatnya bersedekah walaupun pada seekor kucing..


      Syaikh Abdul Hadi adalah seorang imam di sebuah masjid di Syria. Pada suatu hari anaknya jatuh sakit. Sudah puas dia berusaha mengubatnya tetapi tidak juga sembuh. Hatinya sedih kerana dia seperti orang lain amat menyayangi anaknya itu.

      Sudah puas dia memikirkan apa yang patut dilakukan tetapi pada masa yang sama meneruskan solatnya. Ketika dia ingin mengambil wuduk, dia teringat firman ALLAH S.W.T "Dan mintalah pertolongan (kepada ALLAH) dengan sabar dan (mengerjakan) solat", Al-Baqarah, ayat 45. Syaikh Abdul Hadi juga teringat pada sebuah hadis dari Abu Umamah Al-Bahili r.a, yang menyebut.. sabda Rasulullah S.A.W, "Ubatlah orang yang sakit di antara kalian dengan sedekah"

    Syaikh Abdul Hadi termenung dan timbul pertanyaan kepada siapa beliau harus bersedekah pada lewat malam? Siapa yang akan menerima sedekahnya? Tanpa diduga ALLAH S.W.T segera mengirim jawapan apabila Syaikh Abdul Hadi mendengar suara kucing kelaparan. Dia pulang ke rumah dan mengambil sekeping daging. Bukankah menolong haiwan juga bersedekah? Dia memberi daging itu pada kucing yang lapar tadi.

    Apabila pulang ke rumah, isterinya bercerita "ketika anaknya yang tidak sihat itu berada dalam gendongannya, tiba-tiba seekor burung besar berwarna hitam datang dari arah langit untuk menyambarnya. Saya terus memeluknya tanpa berfikir panjang apa yang patut dilakukan. Namun, secara tiba-tiba datang seekor kucing yang menerkam. Burung itu terbang lari."

    Syaikh Abdul Hadi tersenyum gembira. Keesokannya denga izin ALLAH, anaknya sihat dan mula boleh bermain-main bersama kawannya. Itu tentunya berkat sedekah kepada kucing.




Moral of the story, tak rugi kalo kita bersedekah walaupun untuk seekor kucing...

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Kucing Berkaki Bionik

Assalamualaikum..

Meh korang tgk video ni.. terpegun.. beruntungnye catty ni..

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Hukum Memandulkan Kucing Dalam Islam

Assalamualaikum..



Islam adalah agama yang sempurna dan tidak ada suatu pun dalam kehidupan ini yang tidak disentuh oleh Islam. Begitu juga dengan hal memandulkan / neuter / spay / kembiri / kasi kucing peliharaan. Fatwa dan hukum yang berkaitan telah lama ditetapkan oleh ulama seluruh dunia.
Saya bukan pakar dalam penentuan hukum agama, tetapi saya hanya mengguna pakai apa yang telah ditentukan oleh ulama.
Sudah tentu mereka telah merujuk kepada nas-nas yang jelas sebelum membuat keputusan mengenainya. Saya harap kiriman ini akan dapat memberikan penjelasan bagi mereka yang masih ragu-ragu mengenainya.

Khilaf di kalangan Ulama

Pertamanya, terdapat khilaf atau perbezaan pendapat dikalangan ulama dalam hal binatang peliharaan. Jika ianya binatang ternakan, kebanyakan ulama berpendapat ianya adalah harus untuk mengkasikannya. Bagi binatang peliharaan, ada yang menegah (atas sebab-sebab tertentu), namun ada juga yang membenarkannya, iaitu dari pendapat Imam Hanafi (juga atas sebab-sebab tertentu).
Maka kita boleh bertaklid kepada pendapat yang membenarkan perbuatan mengembiri kucing peliharaan, atas sebab menjaga hubungan baik dengan jiran serta kesihatan kucing, dengan syarat pembedahan itu tidak akan membahayakan nyawa kucing itu sendiri.
Pernyataan di atas adalah kesimpulan yang boleh diperolehi di IslamOnline.com, pada pautan itu juga anda boleh melihat perbezaan pendapat dikalangan ulama dalam pelbagai mazhab.
Therefore, we say that if there is some benefit in neutering the cat and if that will not cause its death, then it is permissible.
Dipetik dari IslamOnline.com

Fatwa Jakim Mengenai Mengembirikan Binatang Peliharaan

Jakim telah pun mengeluarkan satu ketetapan pada tahun 2002, yang menyebut :
Bahawa mengembiri binatang kesayangan seperti kucing atau anjing hukumnya adalah diharuskan dengan sebab-sebab tertentu iaitu bagi menjaga muslahat ummah.
All pets like cats and dogs are allowed to be neutered or spayed in order to maintain the health and welfare of both the animals and the community.
After studying the messages of the aforementioned mazhab's and the medical viewpoint, JAKIM has decided that neutering of cats for reasons of 'maslahat' is acceptable. It is in agreement with 'qaedah' (way) Fiqhiyyah which states "To choose the lesser of two evils".
Dipetik dari FelineMalaysia.com


 Dipetik dari sebuah blog..

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Lagi Cerita PETKNODE a.k.a PETHELL.. "Kucing Mangsa Ketamakkan Manusia"

Assalamualaikum...

Kes PETKNODE a.k.a PETHELL lum abeh lagi.. ikuti cerita ini..






“SEMUA kucing yang berada di premis Petknode itu kelihatan sangat teruk, ia diselaputi dengan najis dan kencing sehingga saya boleh memerah keluar air kencing daripada bulu haiwan itu.
“Mata kami kemudiannya tertangkap dengan beberapa tubuh kucing yang kaku di dalam sangkar. Di dalam sebuah sangkar itu, seekor ibu kucing dengan anaknya yang sudah tidak bernyawa, mati dalam keadaan saling berpandangan. Ia membuatkan hati kami bagaikan dihiris-hiris.
“Namun, airmata kami deras mengalir apabila melihat enam ekor anak kucing yang baru lahir sudah mati dan melekat pada lantai premis tersebut. Uri kucing masih lagi ada bersama-sama dengan tubuh yang tidak bernyawa itu. Kami cuba untuk mengangkat anak kucing itu dari lantai, tetapi kerana ia sudah keras dan melekat, tubuhnya berkecai.”
Demikian ungkap Bazilah Bahrin, sesekali menangis cuba menggambarkan betapa kejamnya perlakuan pengurusan Petknode yang telah menggemparkan negara baru-baru ini.
Gadis berusia 24 tahun itu, merupakan salah seorang daripada puluhan sukarelawan daripada komuniti Facebook, Kucing Terbiar dan Anjing Jalanan yang telah meredah masuk ke sebuah premis hotel kucing, Petknode di Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur pada 4 September lalu.

KUCING yang ditemui berada dalam keadaan menyayat hati. Selain kurus kering, bersalut dengan kencing dan najis bahkan, ada juga yang mati akibat kelaparan atau penyakit.


Dalam misi menyelamatkan lebih 90 kucing yang dihantar pemilik ke Petknode sempena cuti perayaan Aidilfitri baru-baru ini, sukarelawan Kucing Terbiar dan Anjing Jalanan menemui 16 bangkai kucing yang mati akibat kelaparan, dehidrasi dan penyakit berjangkit.
Bazilah berkongsi kisah tragedi hitam bagi pencinta haiwan itu di Hotel Armada, Petaling Jaya dalam satu sidang akhbar tergempar yang mengumpulkan ratusan hadirin.
Menceritakan lanjut mengenai penemuan menyayat hati sukarelawan Kucing Terbiar dan Anjing Jalanan itu jelasnya, hasil aduan yang diterima di Facebook menyebabkan sukarelawan dan pemilik kucing berkenaan menyerbu premis Petknode.

DEWAN di Hotel Armada, Petaling Jaya dipenuhi oleh pencinta haiwan yang prihatin dengan kekejaman ke atas 'sahabat' manusia itu.


“Bayangkan bagaimana dua atau tiga ekor kucing berusia tiga tahun dengan berat kira-kira empat kilogram dapat hidup dalam sebuah pet carrier bersaiz sederhana?” soal Bazilah.
Seorang lagi sukarelawan yang dikenali sebagai Shahrina berkata, di luar premis terdapat lebih kurang 10 ekor kucing yang kelihatan tidak terusik kerana masih lagi berada dalam pet carrier.
“Pada sebelah petang serbuan itu, 60 ekor lagi kucing ditemui dari sebuah banglo di Desa Moccis, Selangor,” ujarnya.
Malah menurutnya, para sukarelawan dan pemilik-pemilik kucing lain percaya terdapat lebih 100 ekor lagi masih tidak dijumpai berdasarkan kepada aduan beberapa pemilik yang masih tidak menemui kucing mereka.
Tertipu

SUKARELAWAN komuniti Kucing Terbiar dan Anjing Jalanan dan pemilik kucing memenuhi premis Petknode Ahad dua minggu lalu selepas mendapat berita kucing di situ tidak diberi penjagaan sepatutnya.


Pada sidang akhbar yang sama, salah seorang pemilik kucing yang menghantar kucingnya ke pusat penjagaan kucing tersebut tidak menyangka akan terjadi tragedi seperti itu.
Hanya mahu dikenali sebagai Wani, wanita berusia 20-an itu tidak menghantar kucingnya ke Pektnode secara semberono. Dia terlebih dahulu membuat kajian dengan melayari Internet selain melawati forum-forum membincangkan perkara tempat itu.
“Semua maklum balas yang saya terima adalah positif malah, saya sendiri pergi ke Petknode untuk melihat suasananya.
“Kedua-dua pemiliknya kelihatan sangat sayang kepada haiwan terutama kucing. Dia menyarankan kami menambah rakan di Facebook dan menjadi follower di Twitternya,” ujarnya yang menghantar tiga ekor kucing.
Tambah menyakinkan kami sekeluarga, pusat itu hanya menerima kucing dan umum mengetahui haiwan berbulu itu pasti akan mengalami trauma jika berkongsi tempat dengan anjing.
Selepas tujuh malam ditinggalkan di situ, Wani yang perlu mengambil kembali kucing pada hari kejadian dikejutkan dengan suasana kelam-kabut mengatakan pusat tersebut mengabaikan kucing.
“Salah seekor kucing saya hilang mujur ada orang yang prihatin mengambil dan membela kucing saya,” ujar yang memiliki kucing daripada baka semi-parsi.
Seorang lagi pemilik kucing, Abdul Azim Abdul Rahim, 30, turut tidak menyangka hotel kucing yang sudah beberapa kali menjadi kediaman kucing kesayangannya sebelum ini bertukar menjadi seperti sebuah ‘neraka’.

SUASANA pada sidang akhbar oleh komuniti Kucing Terbiar dan Anjing Jalanan penuh dengan emosi.


“Saya sudah menggunakan perkhidmatan mereka lebih kurang lima kali. Selama tempoh tersebut, kucing saya berada dalam keadaan baik dan sudah pasti pelanggan pertama kali turut percaya dengan Petknode jika mendapat maklum balas yang baik,” ujarnya kepada media ketika disoal kenapa dia memilih Petknode.
Tiada pembelaan
Apa yang pasti, di sebalik minat orang ramai untuk memelihara binatang peliharaan seperti kucing dan anjing yang semakin meningkat, timbul persoalan sejauh mana kesedaran masyarakat mengenai kekejaman terhadap binatang yang didakwa telah menjadi sebahagian daripada keluarga kita?
Melihat kepada kes tersebut, Pengerusi Persatuan Melindungi Kekejaman Terhadap Haiwan (SPCA), Christine Chin berkata, terdapat satu akta yang boleh menyabitkan pesalah mendera binatang.
Aktanya adalah Seksyen 44(1)(d) Ordinan Binatang 1953 yang memperuntukkan denda maksimum RM200 atau penjara enam bulan atau kedua-dua sekali jika sabit kesalahan.
“Tetapi sehingga kini hanya seorang sahaja yang pernah disabitkan dengan akta tersebut,” ujarnya yang telah lebih 20 tahun memperjuangkan nasib haiwan jalanan.
Pada tahun 2005, seorang jurutera dari Subang Jaya, Lien San Chong, 46, dijatuhkan hukuman denda sebanyak RM100 dan dua hari penjara kerana mengabaikan anjing peliharaan daripada jenis German Shepard bernama Sheena.

KEADAAN premis Petknode yang menempatkan hampir 100 ekor kucing yang dihantar ke sana sempena cuti Hari Raya Aidilfitri.


Seorang lagi individu, Abdul Rashid Othman, 53, pula terlepas daripada dakwaan mengabaikan anak-anak kucing jenis Parsi miliknya pada tahun 2009.
Sudah menjadi adat manusia, apabila berlaku sesuatu kejadian yang menggemparkan barulah pelbagai peraturan mula diperkenal dan diketatkan.
Baru-baru ini, Ketua Pengarah Perkhidmatan Veterinar, Datuk Dr. Abd. Aziz Jamaluddin, mengeluarkan kenyataan bahawa hukuman yang lebih berat terhadap mereka yang disabitkan dengan akta tersebut akan dibentangkan di parlimen.

BAYANGKAN enam ekor kucing diletakkan bersama dalam satu sangkar sempit yang menyukarkan pergerakan dan membuatkan haiwan itu tertekan.


“Antara hukuman yang dicadangkan dalam rang undang-undang itu ialah denda maksimum RM100,000 atau penjara maksimum enam bulan,” ujarnya dalam sebuah laporan akhbar.
Bagi kes Petknode pula, pengasas Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better, Wani Muthiah berkata, tindakan yang boleh dikenakan kepada pemilik serta-merta adalah dakwaan melakukan penipuan.
“Denda yang dikenakan untuk dakwaan ini adalah RM200 bagi setiap ekor kucing namun, ia memerlukan kerjasama semua pihak. Semua pemilik kucing perlu membuat laporan polis yang sama bagi memastikan kes ini berjalan lancar,” ujarnya sambil menunjukkan contoh laporan polis.
Menurutnya, ia adalah langkah awal sementara dakwaan mengikut Akta Ordinan Haiwan 1953 dibuat.

Umpama mimpi ngeri...

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Video-video Pasal PETKNODE!

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Hai.. saje entry kali ni aku nak post video pasal penganiayaan kucen2 kat PETKNODE.. sebab ada yg belum tau pasal kes ni.. tapi aku tak post byk.. 2 je.. kalo nak tgk yg lagi sadis.. g kat YOUTUBE pastu taip je PETKNODE.. insyaALLAH akan kuar suma penderitaan yg kucen2 tu tanggung selama berada dalam pengurungan PETKNODE a.k.a PETHELL..

Mari menonton..



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Seminggu Di Kuala Lumpur..

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    Hari ni genaplah seminggu aku di Kuala Lumpur.. Aku lepak-lepak kat umah pakcik aku kat Taman Melawati ni.. Asalnye nak lepak kejap je.. tapi bila sampai ari nak balik Kedah tetibe ada lak panggilan suro aku g intebiu keesokan harinye.. jadi terpaksa la aku cancel. Aku g la intebiu tu ditemani kekasih hati MR.P yg amat sabar menunggu sampai abeh intebiu.. (bertambah sayang kat dia... hik3)
    Esok pun aku ada intebiu jugak.. tapi tah lah.. amoi yg call aku ni tade lak emel bg alamat kat aku.. ari tu call janji nak emel alamat kat aku.. tunggu punya tunggu tade pun.. esok da nak g intebiu ni.. ape cer kan? so sok aku call dia lah.. kalo tade jugak nampaknye aku hanya akan bersiar-siar di kota yg sesak bersama insan tersayang .. sape lagi kalo bukan MR.P ...keh3 dok kat cni pun kerap dating gak.. hek3 ye le.. da la dok jauh2.. masa ni la amik kesempatan tuk dating kannnn? tak gitu? heh! pas intebiu aku da nak balik kedah.. aduii.. seminggu bersama kekasih hati.. rasa sedih lak nak balik kedah.. tapi ape leh wat.. kena balik jg sebab aku masih ada tanggungjawab aku kat sana... :( tanggungjawab yang takkan putus sampai aku jadi bini org :( tapi aku tade la kejam sampai cam tu... aku anggap tanggungjawab aku ni takkan putus sampai mati.. sampai aku yang mati!! (anak solehah kan aku ni? heh!)
     Hmm.. da tade mende nak bebel2 lagi.. aku cuma berharap dan berdoa agar aktiviti lepak2 aku kat cni membuahkan hasil.. AMINNNN...


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Cat Scratching - How To Stop Your Cat Scratching The Furniture

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Why do cats scratch?

Cat scratchingScratching (also known as stropping) is a normal behaviour in cats. Unfortunately some cats can cause countless headaches for their owners by scratching household furnishings, which leads to damage & great expense. Scratching of furniture is a leading cause of cats being surrendered to shelters.
This article aims to teach cat owners why cats scratch & how to train your cat to redirect the scratching to a more appropriate object.
Cats scratch for a couple of reasons. Predominantly it it to sharpen the claws. Scratching also helps remove the outer castings of the claw.
Scratching also feels good to cats. It is a way of loosening up leg & shoulder muscles & tendons in the cat's paws.
Cats have glands all over the body, including the paws. During scratching pheromones are released from the glands in the paws onto the object.  Scratching is a way for cats to mark out their territory.

How to stop scratching:

You can't stop scratching, it is a perfectly normal behaviour. What you can do is train your cat to scratch on specifically designated objects so they will avoid ruining your furniture.
  • For some owners declawing (which is prohibited in most countries) is their chosen method to prevent scratching. This is a rather painful operation which involves amputation of the cat's claw up to the first joint. The majority of people strongly disagree with declawing of cats for a multitude of reasons. It is painful & unnecessary, it can also lead to other behavioural problems such as biting & inappropriate urination. Also, cats derive great pleasure from scratching & declawing deprives them of this pleasure. There are many alternative methods which are far kinder than declawing, which is really only performed for the owner's convenience anyway.
  • The plan is to make the current target unpleasant while providing your cat with a more attractive alternative such as a scratching post or cheaper scratching boards which can be hung from a door handle.  There's a huge variety on the market which will suit all tastes & budgets. Most scratching posts are covered either in carpet or sisal. If possible, temporarily cover the object your cat is scratching with some thick plastic or double sided tape, which will act as a deterrent.
  • Another you may want to consider are water sprays (use when your cat starts scratching the furniture), this may work but it may just stop your cat scratching when you are around.
  • You can also try placing orange peel around the location. Many cats find the citrus smell extremely unpleasant.
  • Now you need to encourage your cat to use the scratching post provided. You can purchase catnip spray from many pet shops & spray this on the post to attract the cat, or rub some dried catnip on the post.  Cats enjoy a scratch after a nap, so try placing the scratching post close to your cat's favoured sleeping location.
  • If you see your cat making a beeline for a favourite piece of furniture to scratch on, gently pick up the cat & move it over to the scratching post. If the cat uses it heap plenty of praise on your cat. Cats respond far better to positive behaviour than negative behaviour from their owners.
  • Cutting your cat's claws regularly will minimise damage caused to your furniture. For help on trimming your cat's claws read here.
  • Never physically punish a cat when you catch it scratching inappropriately. Physical punishment serves no purpose & more often than not has a negative effect on how your cat perceives you. A firm "no" & a spray with the water spray are more effective than smacking your cat.
With time & patience you will be able to re-train your cat to use a more appropriate object than your furniture. Good luck!!!

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Cat Trees, Cat Furniture and Cat Scratching Posts

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cat treesCat trees (also known as cat condos) are structures, usually carpeted, that  are used for your cat to sharpen it's claws,  play & sleep on. They come in a wide variety of shapes & sizes from a very basic post to giant ones that have multiple posts, perches,  platforms, cubby holes, tunnels & toys. 

Scratching (also known as stropping) is a normal behaviour in cats. Unfortunately some cats can cause countless headaches for their owners by scratching household furnishings, which leads to damage & great expense. Scratching of furniture is a leading cause of cats being surrendered to shelters. Providing a cat tree for your cat to use will greatly reduce the chances of household furniture being used. 


The larger cat trees offer more than just the opportunity for your cat to scratch.  With tunnels, perches & even attachments that will keep your cat entertained for hours. Tall ones can be placed close to windows, providing a spot for your cat to laze in the sun & watch the world go by. This is especially important for indoor only cats. Larger cat trees can also provide your cat(s) with hours of fun playing on & around.


Funky cat tree
Photo courtesy of Funky Cat

What is the difference between a cat tree & a cat scratching post?

The two are interchangable. A cat tree is also a cat scratching post, but some scratching posts may be very basic & do not provide the  opportunity for your cat to climb onto.  The smallest cat scratching posts (also known as a cat scratching board) can be hung over a door handle. This is especially useful if you live in a small flat or apartment where space is limited.

Cat scratching board


Which cat tree should I buy?
Cat treeYou are only limited by size, budget & the number of cats you have. A basic pole may be all that is required for one cat, but if you have multiple cats a larger cat tree is preferable, these come with multiple posts & different ledges for your cats to use. Look for a sturdy looking structure, which is made of good quality, long lasting products to keep your cats happy for many years to come. Aim to have one that your cat can fully stretch out on from a standing position. It is a way of loosening up leg & shoulder muscles & tendons in the cat's paws.

For the DIY enthusiast, there are many sites on the Internet that offer free instructions to build your own.

Funky Cat products are a favourite among Australian cat lovers. Not only are they incredibly sturdy, but they look fantastic too.

Where to buy a cat tree: 

Pet shops, online & specialist cat tree manufacturers are the best places to buy a cat tree.
Training your cat to use a cat tree (and not the furniture): 

Now you need to encourage your cat to use the scratching post provided. You can purchase catnip spray from many pet shops & spray this on the post to attract the cat, or rub some dried catnip on the post.  Cats enjoy a scratch after a nap, so try placing the scratching post close to your cat's favoured sleeping location.


Cat trees can be purchased from most pet shops or online. If space permits, I would recommend you buy a larger one,  which also provides your cat with a perch to sit & sleep on. The larger the better, especially if you have more than one cat. 






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Cat Claws - Anatomy, Care & Disorders of the Cat Claw

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cat claws



The claw is a scythe shaped appendage that is attached to the end bone of the toe.  The front feet have five toes & five claws per foot & the back feet have four toes & four claws per foot. Some cats (known as polydactyls) have more than the normal number of toes & claws.

Cats are able to extend & retract their claws using specialised muscles, tendons & ligaments. Cat claws have several functions including; climbing, balance, digging, self defence & holding onto prey. The claw is made up of keratin, a hard protein that makes up the sheath & in the centre of the claw is the quick which contains blood & nerves.


cat claw





Diseases & disorders that affect the claws: 

  • Pemphigus an autoimmune disease may affect the claws
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus may affect the claws
  • Bacterial infection
  • Onychomycosis (fungal infection of the claw & clawbed)
  • Trauma (tearing etc)


Nail (claw) biting in cats: 


Some cats will bite & chew their claws while they are grooming. This is to remove the outer sheath from the claw.
Nail biting can become a compulsive behaviour in cats, just as it does in humans, but generally it is just a normal part of their grooming routine. It is always a good idea to run such behaviours past your veterinarian.

Declawing: 

A procedure carried out in the US & Canada, declawing  is performed for non medical reasons to prevent the cat scratching furniture or family members (both pet & human).
It is often commonly assumed that declawing is the removal of your cat's claws, however it is a little more involved than that. Declawing involves the amputation of not only the claw, but this extends up to the first knuckle.  This will lead to some pain & discomfort after surgery. Other possible problems associated with declawing include; 
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Bone protrusion into the pad of the paw *
  • Lameness
  • Behavioural problems such as biting & litter box problems


Alternatives to declawing: 

There are several alternatives to declawing but the main goal is to prevent your cat clawing & damaging furniture. This may involve;
  • Providing your cat with a cat tree/scratching post & working with the cat to encourage it to use that instead of your furniture. If space is a problem, you can buy small scratching posts that you hang over door handles that take up no room at all. For more information on training your cat to use a scratching post, read here.
  • Using Soft Claws.
  • Trimming your cat's claws regularly. 


How to stop scratching:


You can't stop scratching, it is a perfectly normal behaviour. What you can do is train your cat to scratch on specifically designated objects so they will avoid ruining your furniture.
  • For some owners declawing (which is prohibited in most countries) is their chosen method to prevent scratching. This is a rather painful operation which involves amputation of the cat's claw up to the first joint. The majority of people strongly disagree with declawing of cats for a multitude of reasons. It is painful & unnecessary, it can also lead to other behavioural problems such as biting & inappropriate urination. Also, cats derive great pleasure from scratching & declawing deprives them of this pleasure. There are many alternative methods which are far kinder than declawing, which is really only performed for the owner's convenience anyway.
  • The plan is to make the current target unpleasant while providing your cat with a more attractive alternative such as a scratching post or cheaper scratching boards which can be hung from a door handle.  There's a huge variety on the market which will suit all tastes & budgets. Most scratching posts are covered either in carpet or sisal. If possible, temporarily cover the object your cat is scratching with some thick plastic or double sided tape, which will act as a deterrent.
  • Another you may want to consider are water sprays (use when your cat starts scratching the furniture), this may work but it may just stop your cat scratching when you are around.
  • You can also try placing orange peel around the location. Many cats find the citrus smell extremely unpleasant.
  • Now you need to encourage your cat to use the scratching post provided. You can purchase catnip spray from many pet shops & spray this on the post to attract the cat, or rub some dried catnip on the post.  Cats enjoy a scratch after a nap, so try placing the scratching post close to your cat's favoured sleeping location.
  • If you see your cat making a beeline for a favourite piece of furniture to scratch on, gently pick up the cat & move it over to the scratching post. If the cat uses it heap plenty of praise on your cat. Cats respond far better to positive behaviour than negative behaviour from their owners.
  • Cutting your cat's claws regularly will minimise damage caused to your furniture. For help on trimming your cat's claws read here.
  • Never physically punish a cat when you catch it scratching inappropriately. Physical punishment serves no purpose & more often than not has a negative effect on how your cat perceives you. A firm "no" & a spray with the water spray are more effective than smacking your cat.
With time & patience you will be able to re-train your cat to use a more appropriate object than your furniture. Good luck!!!

Claw care: 

Cat claws continually grow. They are usually worn down during outdoor activity such as climbing & scratching. Indoor cats may keep their claws short by using a cat tree/scratching post. However, older cats, or cats without a scratching post can develop overgrown claws. It is important to keep your cat's claws trimmed to avoid overgrown claws which can result in injury, or in the case of my old & arthritic cat, the claws growing into the foot pad.
Regularly checking your cat's foot & claws should begin from kittenhood, so that your cat becomes used to having this area handled.


Credit to http://www.cat-world.com.au/cat-claws

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