A Dog Named Cable

                           CHRONOLOGICAL EVENTS OF “CABLE'S” RESCUE

The Sutera Harbour traffic lights where "Cable" was seen crossing up and down countless times - the beginning of her rescue saga.

The parking lot at Harbour City where "Cable" took her refuge and rest and the location of her capture.

"Cable", so gentle yet so misunderstood-what did she do to deserve this?

DAY  1 (22/2/2011)

·    SPCA KK  received numerous calls and emails  from the good public to ask to help this poor dog. SPCA KK members went to investigate about the dog seen by people crossing the road to go to Sutera Harbour. The dog  named "Cable" was spotted  underneath the ASEANA COLLEGE bus. They went near to check her condition but she ran away.

The bus where Cable was first spotted.

·    The Fire Department at Sembulan was alerted  and the person in-charge, En. Johnny who pledged their assistance to SPCA Kota Kinabalu where and when necessary towards the capture of "Cable" .

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A few other SPCA K.K members  met up around 630 pm to try and catch "Cable" but she was not to be seen.

DAY 2 (23/2/2011)

The Hilux where "Cable" would rest and sleep

Jayadi and Freddy, the gardeners who helped in the rescue mission to save "Cable".

·    SPCA KK went to check on "Cable" around 12.00 pm and spotted her under a Hilux.The attempt to catch "Cable" was unsuccessful because she was able to slip through. SPCA KK had help from Jayadi and Freedy  (the gardeners of Harbour City). The rescue team decided to try again in the afternoon and met up again around 6.00pm

DAY 3 (24/2/2011)

The perimeter fencing where "Cable" slipped under to escape capture, not knowing who to trust.

Behind the bushes where there are openings for "Cable" to escape.

·   The Wildlife  Rescue Unit was called in to help dart "Cable", and they came in the afternoon but she was not around and since it was getting dark, the rescue was set in the morning.

DAY 4 (25/2/2011)

·    The Wildlife  Rescue Unit  was on standby at Harbour City early in the morning around 6.00 am.

·   The wildlife staff tried a  few attempts to dart "Cable"  but unfortunately missed. SPCA KK members came around 6.00pm just to check on things and  left food for Cable and her puppies. The food was supplied  by Kak Nong's Restaurant owner and manager Pn. Asmah who has been wholeheartedly supporting the safe capture of "Cable".

Pn. Asmah who kindly provided food for "Cable" and her pups

DAY 5 (26/2/2011)

"Cable" after she was darted. It took around 5 minutes for her to go down.

A close up picture of the dart.

The cable around her waist that has been eating away her flesh.

A close up of the cable.

The Wildlife  Rescue Unit staff was cutting the cable off"Cable"

The wound inflicted by the cable.

Dr. Diana, the Wildlife vet treating "Cable" on scene

The Wildlife Rescue Unit staffs  helping Dr. Diana.

The Wildlife Rescue Unit staff at the scene

"Cable's" wound after treatment.

·    The Wildlife  Rescue Unit  was on standby around 9.00am and fortunately Cable was finally darted and caught around 10.00 ++am. The vet from The Wildlife Rescue Unit, Dr. Diana, treated "Cable" on scene and she was to Sanctuary Animal for further observation.

"Cable" at a private Clinic

"Cable"at a private Clinic.

DAY 6 (27/2/2011)

·   SPCA KK members  went to Harbour City to feed "Cable's" pups in the evening and fortunately one of the black pup was caught by the gardeners earlier in the morning.

DAY 7 (28/2/2011)

·    One of SPCA members went to take the black pup that was caught by Jayadi and Freddy. The

·    pup later named Cole was medically checked and castrated.  He is not a friendly pup (probably scared and traumatized) but probably will change attitude once the rest of the pups are caught and get used to new environment at the shelter.

DAY 8 (1/2/2011)

The opening area where "Cable"sits with her pups when back from her foraging

The pillars where the pups hide for shelter and safety

The view of the pillars where "Cable's" pups would hide.

One of the pups between the pillars

·    Another pup was caught  was sent to a private clinic for check up. She was later adopted by a nice young lady.

DAY 9 (2/3/2011)

Cable's puppies

·   SPCA members managed  to catch "Cable's" two pups with the help of Jayadi, Freddy and Louise.    The pups  were taken to  the clinic for medical check up and will be put up for adoption. 

 Cable is recuperating and doing well but still scared and looks sad.

SPCA Kota Kinabalu would like to thank Mr and Mrs Lars Jacobsson from Sweden  for their generous contribution, Mr. Jimmy Ting, SPCA KK members,The Wildlife Department, DBKK, the private clinic, Sutera Harbour Personnel, Pn. Asma, Kak Nong's Restaurant, The Fire Department, the gardeners  and security guards of Harbour City  and everyone who was involved directly or indirectly in the attempt to rescue "Cable". The mission would not be a success without everyone's help and co-operation.

The culprit of "Cable's" agony-and yet, the real culprit is still out there amongst us!! YOU can make the difference-help stop ANIMAL CRUELTY

"Cable's" trauma is just one of many cruelty cases happening everyday in our society. Her case came to light because of the concern of some people who took the initiative to want change, from cruelty to humane measures, even for a stray dog. SPCA KK commends such people for wanting to help make a difference in a stray's life. Every stray deserves a home and it starts with that small step of being responsible not only towards our communities but also towards our animals - stray or otherwise

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.  ~Seneca

               

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