This is a puppy who was dumped into the sea, near an island called Pulau Selat Kering. She was thrown into the sea, and left to swim to the island. She, and hundreds of other dogs were considered a nuisance by villagers of a near by island and sea food destination called Pulau Ketam. Pulau Selat Kering (PSK) is deserted, no food and no drinking water. The area is going through a dry season and so there has not been rain fall for months. Thirsty dogs have been drinking sea water, giving them massive dehydration. Some have died, and those who survived, suffer from kidney and liver problems. The dogs who are still alive, only managed to do so by feeding on the carcases of their dead friends, or relatives. As if that's not bad enough, there are predators like monitor lizards and venomous snakes.Mainlanders initiated a rescue mission on 1st May 2009. Yes, Labour's Day, a day where everyone should be resting, a small group of people, got together, charted a boat and went out to survey Pulau Selat Kering (English translation: Pulau: Island; Selat: Straits; Kering: Dry).
Relevant Link: http://www.mycen.com.my/rescue/
This is Kuning. Kuning works on a kelong (floating fish farm), just adjacent to PSK. He belongs to the kelong workers who have bonded with him, and another black dog called Hitam. During the day, he plays with the workers (Adi, Bono and Shafi), swims to and from the kelong and PSK, and acts as Public Relations Dog, welcoming visitors to the kelong. In the evenings, the kelong workers feed Kuning before having their own dinner. At nights, Kuning starts his shift as guard dog, alerting his owners to in coming boats.Since the start of the rescue mission Kuning has volunteered his expertise to the rescuers. He helps by going into PSK (now known as Hells Island), and luring the abandoned dogs to the fresh water and kibbles that the volunteer rescuers have left around the edges of Hells Island. When he can, Kuning will also encourage some dogs, to swim back with him, to the kelong where they will be fed and given clean drinking water.
On the morning of 19 May 2009, Kuning went on his usual survey in Hells Island (PSK). He never came home. For days, Adi, Bono and Shafi (his owners, friends, and fellow kelong workers) took their boat out, and went round the island looking for Kuning. They told us, that whenever Kuning goes into Hells Island, they would hear his barks and howls. Since 19 May, they have not seen or heard him. A hunt started on 20 May 2009 to locate and return Kuning to his home and rightful owners.
Please keep an eye out for Kuning. It is believed that he has been abducted and brought to Kuala Lumpur. Some tip offs has pointed to the Bukit Bintang area and some to Ampang or Setapak.
Please take note that:
- Kuning is a fairly large dog, almost the size of a German Shepherd.
- He is very friendly and playful.
- He also has a black scar on his right waist
If you have any information, call 016-6267628 immediately.
Pictures, videos, writings & updates about the Pulau Ketam Rescue Mission:
- http://www.mycen.com.my/rescue/updates.html
- http://pitch.pummkin.net (best viewed with firefox browser)
- http://birdstalkingtoo.blogspot.com
- http://www.furryfriendsfarm2006.blogspot.com/
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