Dear Shaolin Wahnam Family,
In less than a month, I look forward to learning from Sifu, alongside many of you, at the Art of Teaching course in Malaysia.
After the course, I also look forward to joining Wei Foong Sije to go to Sungai Petani to visit the dog shelter that she has been tirelessly supporting and financing for many years. It is called the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)-Sungai Petani. I would like to invite those of you who will be in Penang on Dec 6 to consider accompanying us on this worthy and eye-opening trip.
In Malaysia, unlike many other countries, the attitude towards dogs is less than humane, and they are often seen as pests to be gotten rid of - a far cry from the common expression, 'man's best friend'. However, Wei Foong Sije has been a champion of the dogs' cause: she can be seen driving out on a daily basis to various spots on the highway to deliver buckets of food to the dogs that run wild. They know her and anticipate her arrival because she always appears at the same time in each location.
Last December, although I did not accompany Wei Foong Sije on her highway excursions, I was delighted to go with her to visit the dog shelter. There were about 11 or 12 of us who ended up going in a small bus. At the shelter, I was surprised and impressed by how much the facilities had expanded and improved from their humble beginnings of just a hidden plot of land sprouting a handful of hastily-assembled shacks. I can only imagine how much more it will have grown by the time I go this year.
Each dog has a unique story - if you ask Wei Foong Sije, she will be happy to share the stories with you. There are many dogs, some young, some old, some handicapped or ill, but one thing that is certain is that none of them would still be alive were it not for the unflagging efforts of Wei Foong Sije who receives all abandoned dogs left by the shelter's entrance. She cares for each of them, providing food for all, and costly medicine for those who require it. As I recall, there are only one or two volunteers, and they dedicate their time and care for the dogs with zero profit. Wei Foong Sije and Sifu are the main benefactors of this shelter.
So if you are a dog lover who will be in Penang on Dec 6, or even if you are not a dog lover but still around and available on Dec 6, please consider coming along to visit SPCA-Sungai Petani with us. It will be a worthwhile and memorable trip!
To sign up for this outing, please reply here, or send me a PM.
Even if you are not able to go, there are other ways to contribute to Wei Foong Sije's worthy endeavours: donations of any size - big or small - are gratefully received in Ringgit, US dollars, or Euros or Japanese yen. They can be presented directly to Wei Foong Sije at any time.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Shaolin salute - with love and respect,
Emiko
In less than a month, I look forward to learning from Sifu, alongside many of you, at the Art of Teaching course in Malaysia.
After the course, I also look forward to joining Wei Foong Sije to go to Sungai Petani to visit the dog shelter that she has been tirelessly supporting and financing for many years. It is called the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)-Sungai Petani. I would like to invite those of you who will be in Penang on Dec 6 to consider accompanying us on this worthy and eye-opening trip.
In Malaysia, unlike many other countries, the attitude towards dogs is less than humane, and they are often seen as pests to be gotten rid of - a far cry from the common expression, 'man's best friend'. However, Wei Foong Sije has been a champion of the dogs' cause: she can be seen driving out on a daily basis to various spots on the highway to deliver buckets of food to the dogs that run wild. They know her and anticipate her arrival because she always appears at the same time in each location.
Last December, although I did not accompany Wei Foong Sije on her highway excursions, I was delighted to go with her to visit the dog shelter. There were about 11 or 12 of us who ended up going in a small bus. At the shelter, I was surprised and impressed by how much the facilities had expanded and improved from their humble beginnings of just a hidden plot of land sprouting a handful of hastily-assembled shacks. I can only imagine how much more it will have grown by the time I go this year.
Each dog has a unique story - if you ask Wei Foong Sije, she will be happy to share the stories with you. There are many dogs, some young, some old, some handicapped or ill, but one thing that is certain is that none of them would still be alive were it not for the unflagging efforts of Wei Foong Sije who receives all abandoned dogs left by the shelter's entrance. She cares for each of them, providing food for all, and costly medicine for those who require it. As I recall, there are only one or two volunteers, and they dedicate their time and care for the dogs with zero profit. Wei Foong Sije and Sifu are the main benefactors of this shelter.
So if you are a dog lover who will be in Penang on Dec 6, or even if you are not a dog lover but still around and available on Dec 6, please consider coming along to visit SPCA-Sungai Petani with us. It will be a worthwhile and memorable trip!
To sign up for this outing, please reply here, or send me a PM.
Even if you are not able to go, there are other ways to contribute to Wei Foong Sije's worthy endeavours: donations of any size - big or small - are gratefully received in Ringgit, US dollars, or Euros or Japanese yen. They can be presented directly to Wei Foong Sije at any time.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Shaolin salute - with love and respect,
Emiko
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