To most of us, it might be rather obvious that owning a dog improves your physical health! Think about all the physical work that’s a part of caring for your furry friend (e.g. taking them for walks, grooming them, bathing them and so on). Although the relationship between dog ownership and enhanced mental health may […]
Rescuing Motor the puppy As a puppy of about 8 to 9 months, a very very skinny and hungry Motor was rescued from a newly constructed building site around 2013. Regular dog feeders caught Motor easily by luring him with food. He was found between some motorbikes – inspiring his name, Motor (originally Motto)! The […]
Infographic credits to the US CDC Ticks or fleas? If you’re new to taking care of a furry friend, the first few times you hear about ticks and fleas, the two may seem similar or confusing, even. But while they are both blood-dependent parasites, ticks are a lot more visible and easy to pick out! […]
If you are still pondering over whether a dog is truly the best companion for you, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will be sharing with you a list of reasons for why owning a dog will bring the best for you and your family members. Dogs make you happier. […]
Be nice to your wallet The fact of the matter is that it costs a lot to own a dog in Singapore. Thankfully, there is the more wallet-friendly option of adopting instead of buying a dog! 🙂 Adopted dogs usually already come vaccinated, sterilised and microchipped, so you can save on these costs, and spend […]
Ask any of the volunteers at the shelter, and they will tell you that Big Bobby is known as the big and gentle giant among the dogs at Uncle Khoe’s. Bobby might look intimidating at first with its thick black coat of fur and larger than average body size, but don’t be fooled by his […]
Credits to @nuspawfriends on Instagram! Meichan’s a sweet quiet girl, and she’s taken a place in our hearts as our resident grandma. She loves to relax in a corner and stretch out, and hang out with her best bud Batman. However, this lovely girl has had a pretty tough beginning, up to the point where […]
With his beautiful black eyes and friendly demeanour, Tommy is an adorable dog that has won the hearts of people who meet him in the shelter. He welcomes the volunteers that handle him with much gusto-flashing his doggy smile, wagging his terrific tail, and occasionally mouthing people. Additionally, Tommy is easy to get along with. Although […]
“Look at my modelling work and skills!” – Sparkle Credits: @uncle_khoe_k9 To keep it short and sweet, Sparkle’s a boisterous and energetic dog with lots of love to give. When we volunteers come into the shelter and into her kennel area, she’s immediately bounding away at you and jumping in excitement! Putting it simply, she loves going outside […]
One of the favourite things that most dogs love to do is to join in it’s owner’s adventures by tagging along when we head outdoors. Can you guess why? This is because dogs are man’s best friends, and enjoy accompanying their owner. As numerous pet dogs in Singapore spend most of their waking hours indoors- […]