frequently asked questions
 
 
 

 
 
 
  • Oh, can i come visit the cats! Where are they located?

Our location is not publicly disclosed because of  'dumping' incidents in the past. Cats were left in carriers at the entrance without food and water under the hot sun for hours. The cats could have died if the volunteers had just left and wouldnot be back till the next day.

  • I would love to help MettaCattery, how can I help?

    There are 3 ways to help:

    (a) Be our regular volunteer!

     

    If you are currently enjoying your school vacation
    or if you are in between jobs
    or simply NOT have anything to do (lucky you!)
    and have plenty of time to spare?
    Why not be a regular volunteer and commit a day or two each week at the cattery

    Here are some of the daily routines/activities:

    • topping up food/water bowls
    • cleaning out the poo-bins/litter-bins
    • feeding the little tigers
    • sweeping the floor
    • launder the towels (the cats sleep on towels and there is a washing machine at the cattery)
    • grooming and medicating the cats
    • or SIMPLY, give them TLC - lots of kisses and cuddles!!

    Socialising with the cats cultivate the development of good human-feline bond for successful rehoming.

    (b) Be an ad-hoc volunteer!

    If you can't afford the time to be a regular volunteer? No worries at all!

    You can help by offering some time & effort :
            - in adoption drives
            - in ad hoc activities such as jumble sale
            - by donating     second-hand items that are of use in the cattery
            - by looking out for friends who might be interested in adopting the cats/kittens and directing them to MettaCattery

     

    (c) "Adopt" a cat in the cattery

    If you have always wanted to have a feline companion but prohibited for whatever reason, you have your very own cat in the cattery by pledging to take care of its needs (such as food and veterinary care such as vaccination and sickness) until it is adopted out into a permanent home or till you are ready to bring the cat to your own home.

           

    (d) Sponsoring the cattery's expenditure!

    OK! IF you simply do not have the time and energy to help us in any of the ways stated above, you can help to sponsor payment for food/litter and the boarding fees. Any amount helps to lighten the burden on the volunteers so that they can continue to care for the cats without having to worry about the payment of bills that include

     

    1) Pets City

    (Pets City is the sole supplier of food/litter to MettaCattery and expenditure ranges around $1500 a month)

     

    2) Topbreed Trading Co

    (Boarding fee is $1300 a month)

     

    3) Vet Fees (for vaccination and illnesses)

     

    Please email MettaCats  for details on how to sponsor.


  •  I want to adopt a cat from MettaCattery. What is the procedure?


    You will be screened by a volunteer on your suitability and a home visit may be required to ensure that your home is safe for a cat to live in. Strict proceduure is to ensure successful adoption as failure is traumatic to both parties. Cats and kittens for adoption are listed at     http://www.mettacats.org/adoption_page_one.htm.

    Email mettacats@yahoo.com.sg with details of yourself as such as

    1) age?

    2) any cats presently? If yes, how many?

    3) Is your home for cats not to roam out or fall off?

    4) Why do you want to adopt a cat/kitten?

    5) Contact phone number?

     

  •  Is the cattery able to take in any more street cat that needs intensive care?

Not at the present moment as the handful of volunteers are overstretched in the caring of the present lot of cats. The cattery is in dire need of human to help in the daily care of the cats as well as the increasing expenditure.

 

 

  •  What should I do if I need assistance or advice in taking care of a rescued animal? Is there an person I can call?

The care-givers at MettaCattery are all working people who volunteer their spare time. As such, it does not have an emergency number. You can however, send us an email at mettacats@yahoo.com.sg and we will assist you in whatever way we can.

 

常见的问题

我能拜访猫儿吗！它们位于何处？

我们的位置不能公开因为以前曾经发生‘丢弃’的事件。猫儿被放在手提纸袋内，在炎阳下没有食物和水的留在入口处。如果义工们离开直到第二天，那猫儿可能会死亡。

我很想到爱心猫之家帮忙，我须要怎样帮忙？

这里有三个帮忙的方法

(a)成为定时的义工！

如果你现在正享受学校假期

或者在寻找工作中

或者无事可做

和有很多的空闲的时间？

为什么不成为定时义工，每个星期利用一到两天贡献给猫之家

这是一些日常例行活动：

o                                装满碗中的食物／食水

o                                清理粪便箱／沙子箱

o                                喂小老虎

o                                扫地

o                                清洗毛巾 （猫之家有洗衣机可以清洗猫睡的毛巾）

o                                修饰猫儿和喂它们吃药

o                                或简单的，给它们TLC－很多的亲吻和拥抱！

熟悉与培养猫儿和人类的良好关系使其能够重新有个家。

(b)成为特别的义工！

如果你没有足够的时间成为定时义工？不用担心！

你可以付出一点的时间和精力来帮忙：

　　　领养活动

　　　特别的活动好像　旧杂物义卖

          捐赠旧物品给猫之家使用

　　　留意是否有朋友有意要收养猫儿和指引他们来爱心猫之家

(c)在猫之家“领养”猫儿

如果你一直都很想有只猫儿陪伴，但是受到某些因素的限制，你只需要许诺照料它的需要（例如食物和医药费：如接种疫苗或生病），就可以在猫之家拥有自己的猫儿，直到它找到永久的家为止或者你已经能够带它回家。　

(d)资助猫之家的费用！

好！如果你没有时间和精力帮忙以上所例的各项，你可以资助食物／沙子和寄宿费。任何的数目都可以减轻义工们的经济负担，使他们能够继续照顾这些猫儿而无后顾之忧。

1) Pets City (Pets City供应食物／沙子给爱心猫之家，其费用每个月大约是$1500)

2) Topbreed Trading Co (寄宿费每个月是$1300 a month)

3)医药费(接种疫苗和生病)

请电邮爱心猫有关资助的详细资料。

I want to adopt a cat from MettaCattery. What is the procedure?

我想要在爱心猫之家领养一只猫。有什么手续？

  • 义工将会调查你是否适合和请求探访你的家确定猫儿能安定的生活。严格的手续是　　　要确保领养成功，失败会给双方带来痛苦。已把可收养的猫儿列入网站：http://www.mettacats.org/adoption_page_one.htm.　

　        把你的个人的详细资料电邮至mettacats@yahoo.com.sg   

1)　年龄？

2)　目前有养猫吗？如果有，几只？

3)   你家是否不誏猫儿在外闲逛或坠落？

4)　你为什么要收养猫？

5)　联络的电话号码？

猫之家是否能收留更多需要特别护理的野猫？

目前不适宜，因为照顾猫儿的数量超过少数义工的能力，猫之家急需人们帮忙日常照顾猫儿，和增加的费用。

 

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MettaCats is an animal welfare group located in Singapore.