Buying pet food online with Kohepets

Brover . Marshall . Ted

One of the most frequently asked questions that I get from people visiting my house is how my dog and cats can actually live in harmony. I wouldn't exactly say it's in harmony since Brover bullies Ted quite a bit while Marshall avoids Brover at all costs. Ted and Marshall have a longest running love-hate relationship where they hug and sleep together for a moment and fight in the next.

Truth is it's not that hard. It's probably a myth that dogs will always hate cats. That being said,  that might be some truth to it because of differences in living habits and playing style but one thing that brings them all together has to be food.

It's not easy to handle these 3 little ones especially after having little Seth. Lucky for us we have my helper who will give us a hand in everything and of course Kohepets! 

Kohepets is an online pet supplies store that specialises in premium pet brands, such as Addiction, Wellness, Merrick and K9 Natural. They have one of the widest product ranges available online. With over 6,000 products, I'm sure you can find anything you like and best part? SENT TO YOUR DOORSTEP! They even offer free shipping if your purchase is over $60 which is very easily achievable if you are getting big packs of food for your furkids.

They even have a section where you can get free sample before buying so you will know if your pets really like the product before buying! 

And if you a new pet owners you can also find loads of tips on their blog too! 

Anyway, enough of me talking. Go check them out! 

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Pet Friendly Cafe – Porta Singapore

Located at Park Hotel Clarke Quay, it comes as a surprise to me that Porta is a pet friendly cafe. For those who are wondering, pet friendly meaning your dogs and not your spider, fish, or dragon. They are not exactly allowed in the main indoor area, however you are welcome to bring your furkids and enjoy the modern European dishes at the al fresco area. 

Amongst the food I tried that day, my favourite has to be the prawn & chorizo pasta as well as the tiramisu. I was so full but hey, there's always space for dessert. 

I always have this very bad image of pet friendly places to be honest. It gives me the feeling that since their selling point is pet friendliness, sucker pet owners like us will visit even if the food is bad. That's not the case for Porta. It's actually a very good place to have a nice brunch in a quiet neighbourhood on a weekend morning with your friends and furkids. I mean I would love for this to happen even on a weekday morning but the bills ain't going to pay themselves. HAHA. 

More Details:

PORTA 1 UNITY STREET [S] 237983 PARK HOTEL CLARKE QUAY

OPEN DAILY 11.30AM —TO— 10.30PM

CONTACT – [+65]6593 8855 and HELLO@PORTA.COM.SG

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Shooting my pets - Ted, Marshall and Brover.

I would have said that photography is one of my hobbies many moons ago if people were to ask me about my hobbies but it didn't happen because DSLR got so popular and everyone became a "photographer", camera got too expensive to buy, too big to bring out all the time and too technical for my non-technical mind.

Then again, thank God for Instagram and I could live my hobby again for snapping nonsense.

I've never had a decent camera until a few hours ago when I get a second hand camera off Claudia, my same birth date friend and also my Kampong Punggol kaki. 

What else should I start shooting other than my pets! 

I hope I can be hard working and keep using the camera and not become another white Elephant.

And if you are also lazy like me but still want your pets' nice pictures taken, check out Furry Photos!

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SOSD 1st Charity Pack Walk!

The first SOSD Charity Pack Walk is going to happen on 11 May 2014, 7.30am, at West Coast Park. 

I am going to bring my stupid dog Brover there! Hope he don't get into any fight! 

What walk? I wanna sleep whole day...

SOSD is aiming to have 1,000 owners and their dogs take part in the event and to enter the Singapore Book of
Records, for the largest pack walk in Singapore.

And if you do not have a dog, still come and join the rest as there will be talks, an adoption drive, dog contests and a lucky draw! 

Sign up now at: http://www.sosd.org.sg/reg-cpw-2014/ 

See you there! 

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Justice For Tammy The Dog.

I have no idea how I actually missed the news. I guess I was on course and work has been busy. In fact i felt like I totally felt off the surface of the (social media) world for awhile. Considering the fact that my last blog post was so long ago!

Enough of digression.

"Dog Murderer" and poor victim Tammy.

Image from The Real Singapore.

In case you are as slow as I am, this is how the story goes in short:

1. Woman adopt dog.
2. Woman claims that dog shows aggression and wish to return to foster
3. Woman did not return but instead when to the vet to put it down.
4. Vet put the dog down.
5. Foster went to look for the dog and can't and and found out this traumatizing story.

For full story: TRS

Because of this incident, the Facebook page of The Animal Clinic, a page with 700 fans have a talk about rating (PTAT) of 1,100. The power of Social Media especially when it comes to a mistake, moreover a mistake that involves a life.

1. So let's take a step back on what actually happened here. According to the foster the dog has show no aggression previously. We have no idea how the family was treating Tammy. From a dog owner perspective, there's a lot of times that it's us human making the mistake in pissing them off instead of the animal making the mistake. Just look at dog whisper (the tv show), it's more often the human getting the training than the dog.

2. The foster already mentioned that she is going to take Tammy back so why is there a hurry to put a life down? Did the dog attack anyone with that short timing? Or is it a one sided story to victimize this adopter?

3. Why did the vet put the dog down if her comment was that the dog is actually in the pink of health? I will never doubt an integrity of a vet frankly. From my understanding that there are many doctors who are doctors because their parents made them one or for other reasons but as far as I know, every vet I've met is a pet lover. So is it really more than meets the eye?

4. Why ain't the TAC or this lady speaking up if this is really a "one sided story" of the foster? I am not defending TAC or the vet but neither do I want to jump onto the band wagon and just point finger at TAC. Not that I think Tammy deserves it, I am an animal lover and I think it's pitiful that Tammy is put down this way but I still prefer to look at the "Full Story".

All these being said, it is really hard to find out the "truth" so I hope we don't jump into any conclusion here but there is something which I felt is very badly managed here: TAC's Facebook page.

Maybe killing a dog will not affect your business, maybe killing a dog ain't a crime for say but frankly "threatening" the fans ain't going to help the situation. I seriously don't see the point of putting such a message on your Facebook about taking appropriate action in the event of any defamatory statement. If you wish to address this issue than share your side of the story and not put up a message in this way. In case you guys are wondering, my vet is from TAC as well but a different branch.

You didn't ask me but...

I have a dog, a Cross pinscher also known as a mongrel or better known as Brover!

I adopted this silly boy last December at an estimated age of 2 and a half. I was attracted by him because he looks like one of those big dogs that I really like but ain't HDB approved and the good news is that he is small. In fact he is as small as my cats.

We almost didn't bring him back because the lady at the foster says that he is bad with cats and will kill my cats. Against all odds we decide to adopt him because he was very loyal, he always follow the foster around at the boarding area.

We visited him for close to 3 months at the home before bringing him home while waiting for the renovation of my new place. We visited him to build the trust.

At the beginning, he didn't like the cats and the cats didn't like him either but we took our time to let them get use to each other, 1 day at a time. It's not all fairy tale and this did not happened overnight, in fact it took us almost a year before you can see them nicely on a single frame.

It ain't all smooth sailing to have Brover at home. Unfortunately for my wife, Brover is very attached to me and sees me as his alpha. He is so protective that he would attack my wife in scenario when he thought my wife was going to attack me. In fact he attacked my wife in a few situations when he wasn't very comfortable with my wife touching him and the wounds was pretty bad I would say. I even had the idea of giving him up but the thought that he would be heart broken and have to go back to a foster or some other family to start a new breaks my heart. The thought that this cute little boy going through all these changes and getting used to something new again stopped me. And I know I will miss him.

I wouldn't say he is all nice now but i would say we have learned how to handle him. For example not touching him in quick motion, warning stranger only to touch him when he ask for it and shows comfort and such. I think when it comes to pet, patience is very important and knowing how to handle him is really an art. I am glad I still have him by me.

JUSTICE FOR TAMMY

In any case, I think Tammy's death is really sad. It is a good wake up call and message to all dog lovers out there. Dogs are cute and fluffy but it is also a commitment as well as responsibility, as soon as you have committed to it you have to stick through it. It's unfortunate to Tammy and I wish we can have justice for her.

Not sure about the source but it is being circulated around the web.

Mr.Smith, RIP Tammy.. :'(

Extra Read:
Ricky Yeo, Tammy's trainer.
Ada, the original post
EDMW Tread
SOSD Post

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Bigini Day! - Happy Birthday Carrie.

What is better than go naked day? Bigini day of course! Can you imagine everyone naked with their tits  and di di dong hanging? It is true that it is better to have some clothes on sometimes and last weekend was my 1st visit to Tanjong Beach Club. (It's true.)

HAR? So Suah Ku?

It was pretty interesting as it was my first visit to the beach with Brover! So can Brover swim? NO! He is actually scare of the water but running around with him at the beach was really fun!

Sorry cats. It's just us.

Anyway, before I digress anymore, Happy Birthday to Carrie of the Cambelles. Actually I have no idea how I picked her up on Twitter. And yes, I've said this many times and apparently this is how "heartless" I am. I can hardly remember much about my friends these days. :(

Although we haven't been friend for that long but she is one girl I really like! Although she is young and look like a typical party girl and that's about it but inside (not beneath her clothes, I mean really inside.) she is very mature. She understands a lot of things many peers at her age doesn't. Not too sure is it because of what she gone through or it's just in her. Whatever the case I admire her style of doing things, treating people around her and of course her as a blogger and PR person. I would say she knows her stuff and I really enjoy working with her.

In case you people clicked this post just hopping to see some bigini girls. I am not going to disappoint you okay?

That's Carrie on the left! 

And than now guys, back to me okay? It's my blog after all.

The camera was being very kind to me that day. I look kinda good no?

Don't ask me what was the dog doing. I has no idea.

Fan girl found PSY on the beach. 

This is Richie Rachie! Carrie's "sister" who co-own the blog and also my ex-colleague!

Apparently I wasn't the only one with a good camera day.

That's me playing with my head in the public. LOL.

And to my horror, I just realize that I didn't take any picture with Carrie the birthday girl besides the picture using the insta camera!! =.=

Anyway, Happy birthday Carrie!!

Mr.Smith, bigini bigini~
      

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New Pet Shop - "Pet Tails Online".

I've always been a fan of entrepreneurship and I am most delighted to see friend's of mine starting new businesses. Not only does it shows the passion in one can be but also to see people converting passion into action!

On this beautiful Saturday I brought my little furkid - Brover, (Yes, if you have are aware, I adopted a new furkid - Brover - Which means Brother Lover. )for his first shave of his life! And of course as a form of support to one of my few blogger friends - @lobsterpaint!

Read more about these furkids at HowIMetMyPets.tumblr.com!

Grant Opening of Pet Tails!

HUAT AHH!

I think the location at Jalan Kilat is actually pretty cool. Although it is out of the way for me but it is situated in an area where there are quite a bit of semi D houses and just by walking about the area I already see many people walking their furkids!

Grooming, Boarding, Pet Taxi, Retail and Home Delivery!

The Passionate and Young Boss, showing costumer service!

Of course, on such a special occasion, the call of super friends are always part of the plan. Another humble and nice young entrepreneur - @cooksnapeatlove with his awesome Patisserie Framboise Cup cakes!

Awesome CUPCAKES!!!

Although we have been following this two individual for quite awhile but we only got to know them better during this year's food revolution 2012 and I love this kids! They are awesome kids!

And of course, the most happy one has to be brover who got his hair cut!

That's not all! He got himself some freebies off Pet Tails too!

YAY!

And it's pretty awesome being both a cat and dog owner cause I get double goodie bag! :x

For both Ted and MarshalL!

I see lot of potential in this business considering the fact that more and more people are having pets and they really provide a whole series of service to make things so much more convenient for pets owner like us! They will actually come to my place and pick up the dog, bring him for a cut and return! Such pet grooming services are really thoughtful!

So if you are looking for pet grooming, boarding, pet taxi, retail and home delivery in Singapore, don't forget to choose "Pet Tail"!

Checkout more and Like their facebook page!

Don't forget to follow them on Twitter!

Mr.Smith, Support Support!

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