Time flies. A year had gone by.
Hong Hong died at home at 3pm on the 23rd of February 2022.
In just a blink of the eye, 13 years had passed.
Hong Hong and her siblings were born in 2009 at our lane.
Here's their story, written in 2011.
This is a story about Clever, Hong Hong and Bobby. They grew up along Anggerik Aranda 31/29. They weren't abandoned by their parents. It's just that being canine, unlicensed ones, their parents were captured by MBSA two years ago. Since then, residents of 31/29 have been taking care of them by feeding and sheltering them whenever possible. As they are females, they have all been neutered (at 9 months old) to ensure no unsolicited attention from other male canines.
Bobby (a female but named such), in human being's term, is like an autistic child. She was traumatised by her parents' abduction at an early age and is extremely afraid of human. She is very attached to Nike (the male Alsation, living in the first house, two doors away). It's extremely difficult to capture her, even MBSA has failed many times.
Clever, as she was taken away from her mum at birth(someone adopted her and didn't want her after a few months) and was whining and pining for her for the initial few weeks..... she is pretty hyper, short fused and likes to chase cars.... and strangers.... so I am terribly sorry if anyone here has been chased or barked by her. However, her bark is worse than her bite, just give her a shout and fierce look,she will run off....... She is a very good watch dog though..... and very obediently comes back to the house after she has done her share of running for the night. She doesn't eat much but more frequent than usual (three small portions), not choosy about her food and she's fine with water. She isn't the lovey dovey type though.
As for Hong Hong, she is definitely the prima donna type. Loves to be cuddled, will know how to win back your heart after being naughty. She will look at you with her almond shaped eyes and lift her paws and rest them on you...... She's awfully afraid of thunder and will hide behind you or try to get into the house whenever it rains cats and dogs. She hates water and chooses her food)
For months now, I have kept Clever and Hong Hong in my house. Sometimes they do escaped but they will still head home for food. Bobby, she's outside, she has been taking care of herself. I just feed her dinner every evening.
Actually, the three of them are part of a litter of 8. We have managed to get the rest adopted.....
It is with a heavy heart that I have to put Clever and Hong Hong up for adoption. One of the main reasons is, my son and I are acute bronchitis sufferers and having dogs in our compound aren't helping with our condition. Secondly, I am having some muslim students coming to my house for classes next year and it is not convenient for the dogs to be around.......
Hong Hong can be a really good companion dog and Clever, a good watch dog.....
If you know of anyone who is looking for such dogs, please let me know.... my contact no is 017-8810246.
Only serious inquiries will be entertained. Thank you very much for your kind attention.
BTW, April, one of their siblings, is staying at one of the neighbour's house along 31/29 too..... so actually 31/29 is a doggy's lane..... most of us love dogs, and because of them, we are a closely knitted neighbourhood..... we know each other well and watch out for one another..... Hope adopting Hong Hong or Clever will bring such atmosphere to your neighbourhood too.... Cheers.....
13-year-old Hong Hong
Heart failure
Fluid retention
Immune system down
Not eating much
Pale
To think that she used to be so robust, a prima Dona, always looking for ways to escape, able to climb fences etc.
Life is a cycle. Life is short. Life is a journey.
