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Hi, My name is Joseph Chay. I was invited by Aunt Iris to contribute to her blog. I can write anything that I enjoy doing. Mum said that regular writing will help to improve my English. I will start to talk about my hamster. Initially my mother bought one male & female Russian hamster. Not too long, the female hamster gave birth to a few baby hamsters. I was very excited. However, the mummy hamster has eaten one of the baby hamster and not sure it is because I provoked her and she ate the baby hamster because she was afraid I took her away from her. Their fur is a mixture of colours – black and brown and they have patches of white fur on the bottom of their body. They eat seeds eg corn, meal worms and dried fish or apples. My hamsters love to bathe with bathing sand. I took some pictures of them, playing, sandbathing etc.

Hi, my name is Lindy. I was asked to contribute in this blog. Hmm, what to begin. I shall start to blog about my pet. I owned 3 budgies. I love them very much and they are just part of my family. Budgies are wonderful birds, I love their sweet temperament. They are jovial and love playing with me. Sometimes I allow them to come out of the cage and fly in my little room. This allow them to explore and stretch their wings. I think it is a good exercise for them to keep them in good shape. They really enjoy the flight. For those who want to keep birds as pet, budgies are good choice. They love to spend time with human companions. They also interact by chirping happily especially when you talk to them. Want to know their names?

Finally we decided to return Ego to SPCA after my mum-in-law was down with Herpes Zoster. Cleanliness and taking care of her is our No. 1 priority. Although my daughters were sad but we have to make the decision to return her to SPCA. However, taking care of her for the past two months is an experience, and also a commitment.

Not long after her sterilisation, she was back to her usual self. Jumping and pouncing on objects and people walking around. I was told that sterilized pets are quieter and have fewer behavioural problems but it is not so for Ego. She is not pretty, is she? I only noticed that her cry is now lower. I read a leaflet from SPCA which states that theoretically a single female cat (with all her female offspring reproducing freely as they mature) takes just seven years to be the source of 20,000 new kittens. Wow that is a huge population of cats if it is uncontrolled!!

When ego reached 4 months old, we realised her odd behavior. She no longer pounced and jumped but each time she would roll on the floor and waiting for you to caress her. She cried every night for attention. Actually she is looking for a mate? Just then we realised that she has an appointment for sterilization. She seemed to mature very fast. This procedure although routine is still a major surgery. The night before, no food or water can be given to her from 9.00pm onwards. Next morning before 9am we were already at a clinic and we collected her around 4pm on the same day. Sterilization involves the removing of the ovaries and uterus via the abdomen area. The term is called ovario hysterectomy. After sterilization, I suppose it must be very painful, cos I see a small vertical cut on her abdomen, (she was shaved) she cried softly as if looking for us to show pity. The vet told us she must be kept very quiet otherwise complications may occur eg. internal bleeding, hernia, an...

Ego has completed her 1st vaccination at SPCA. It was time to bring her for her second vaccination. Transporting a kitten can be very challenging. She didn't like to be moved about ... meowing all the way.... It is good to invest in a pet carrier for transportation purpose. After we brought her for her 2nd vaccination, she was very quiet upon returning home. All cats and kittens must be vaccinated against feline enteritis and cat flu complex. As the vaccine only protects a cat for 12 months, we still require to bring her for annual booster. I think it is a traumatic experience for a kitten to have vaccination but I guess it is good for her!! That all to expect for vaccination....

My daughter adopted a kitten (2.5 months) from SPCA. We pay $65 to adopt her and this covers the cost of sterilisation, vaccination and microchipping. Initially she had spotted one that was cute but while we reached there, the kitten was already adopted by someone else. She decided to adopt the kitten which I found uncomely, didn't look cute at all. Furthermore she was a very active kitten and displayed alot of temperament, she meowed at you and tried to force open the cage. We were told that our whole family must be there to receive counselling before adoption can be made. I think the reason is to be realised by me later. It is a lifetime commitment with considerable responsibilities. A cat can live up to 20 years of age. Having a kitten is not easy. First of all, it is the droppings that we have to clear. She is a smart kitten, she knew how to use a cat litter tray. Each time she excretes, she will bury her droppings under the litter. No matter how she buried, the s...