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Poachers and their cruel traps – 27. October, 2009

Poaching has been in decline in Ubin since x-ray checks was introduced at Changi jetty. These poachers would trap birds with fine nets, catch monitor lizards with fish-hooks or catch wild pigs using trap doors.

wild pig trap

Nparks rangers have been combing Ubin and have destroyed about 10 such wild pigs traps so far. The poachers have resorted to steel-jaw leghold traps that are both cruel and dangerous, whether for wild pigs, family pets or accidental tourists walking through the jungle.

Injured dog

One victim was this unfortunate dog brought over to the mainland for emergency treatment. Gangrene has already set in and the leg has to be amputated. Its companion is also hobbling with a missing foot. The rescued dog is now recovering at PetVilla, a no-kill shelter run by Animal Lovers League.

Watch out for such traps and alert the authorities.

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Animal rescue – 25. January, 2009

Ubin can be a unforgiving place for animals. There are thoughtless people who set wire snares to trap them. I have freed birds and monitor lizards from their traps. Sometimes Ubin residents would ask me to help their dogs who are injured. The Negasunt powder from Bayer is very effective against maggot wounds. They cost about $10 each and comes in a small bottle. I would gave them away, knowing that the lives of many dogs have been saved. (Negasunt should not be used on cats however).

Here is the story of GI Jane. She was named GI because of her sheer will to live.

GI Jane has an eye wound several days old. It was so bad that there is no tissue around her eyeball which is rolling in her socket. We mounted a rescue the next day. The distressed pooch was brought over to the mainland for treatment. The vet examined her eyes and informed us that there is nothing he can do. Maggots have eaten right into her skull and she needs to be put down to end her suffering.

By a twist of fate, Mohan who is a seasoned animal rescuer decided to nurse her back to health despite the near impossible odds.

GI Jane is now with PetVilla, a no-kill shelter. She looked none the worse after her near tragic experience.

GI Jane

Negasunt Powder from Bayer
Negasunt

More pictures.

This is April. She was dusted with Negasunt powder after being bitten by a monkey. Sadly she passed away a few months later.
April

Not a pretty sight. Negasunt stopped the wound from growing and the dog was saved.
Large wound

This is King Tut being carried by Mohan.
King Tut

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