If the first-time owner knew how to handle a whining puppy, life would be so much different and better for him to stay in Singapore, but...see story below...
Extracts from a letter to Dr Sing
Bobby was born on August 9th, 2005, the (Singapore) National Day in the side house facing the fishing pond. He was the only survivor out of 7 puppies. The rest of the puppies just disappear within weeks after they were born.
We first saw Bobby on August 21, 2005. That was our first trip to the fishing pond. We adopted Bobby when he was only 6 weeks old as this was the only way to save him. But at my apartment, he often cried and made a lot of noise for 3 nights until our neighbour complained. We had no choice but to return Bobby back to the fishing pond.
By June 2007, the military wanted the land and the fishing pond back by not renewing the tenancy. The old couple's daughter-in-law went to check with the SPCA about rehoming the dogs. SPCA told her that the dogs especially mongrels would not be put up for adoption. SPCA has limited kennel spaces and there are too many of these dogs in Singapore. The solution is that SPCA will come and pick up 6 dogs at at time for a few times. The dogs will be put to sleep.
It was by chance that I only know about NANAS (Noah's Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary) on February 24, 2007 at the SPCA. A Schnauzer Cross entered my apartment. My door was open. It was the first day Chinese New Year and my relatives were around. I asked neighbours upstairs, downstairs and nearby blocks but had no luck finding its owner.
It was on February 24, 2007, that I surrendered the dog to the SPCA. The dog was not friendly to the SPCA staff. It peed and pooped on me as I was carrying it. SPCA said that this dog would be put to sleep within 24 hours or earlier if it bit any of the SPCA staff.
Some members of the public viewing the dogs for adoption at the SPCA came to check why this Schnauzer Cross was howling away and struggling when the SPCA staff tried to scan it to detect a microchip. A couple heard my talk with the SPCA and mentioned NANAS. That was how I managed to find Lynda Goh for help.
(The write spent past 2 years with Bobby at the fishing pond. The family went there to fish. Bobby would rush to welcome them.
After Bobby's tail was hacked and then amputated, the writer took him home. But the Schnauzer Cross barked all the time when Bobby there. Another dog did not bother about Bobby. So, Bobby had to join his pack at NANAS).
HOW TO HANDLE WHINING PUPPIES FOR FIRST 3 NIGHTS?
As there is no way to turn back the clock, I write the following for those who adopt puppies and face noisy ones for the first few nights. The following tips may be useful:
1. Ignoring the puppy is one way. But that has to be done by all family members.
2. Crate the puppy and put in your bedroom. Cover the crate with a blanket.
3. If not possible, switch on the light, radio or put a clock next to the puppy at night. This may or may not work.
4. Sleep beside the puppy at night for the first few nights.
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