The Straits Times
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July 6, 2009
Give stray cats a chance to live in our communities
I REFER to Mr Brendan Tan's letter, 'Sterilised strays can be a nuisance' (June 28).
I have sterilised many cats and released them back into the community for many years. We should try to give these strays a chance to live in our urban society.
I work closely with the Cat Welfare Society. The cats around Hougang Avenue 3 are well looked after by many animal lovers. One particular woman never forgets to feed them. At every feeding session, she also cleans up the leftover food. She is a model example of an animal lover.
In my neighbourhood, some residents are more unhygienic than these cats. They throw litter immediately after the cleaner has cleaned up.
We should give these cats a chance to live their lives. They cannot voice their pleas for mercy, so I will do it on their behalf. Please have a heart and be compassionate.
Mr Tan can help by donating to the Cat Welfare Society so it can sterilise these stray cats.
See Choon Beng
