Snowie

He's just quite shy - pardon the glazed semi-shocked expression. He was a good boy otherwise: just could not understand the other cats coming up to say hello. WHO ARE YOU? :D

Sumo

This boy pretty much acts like he lives here - he mingles with the other cats and is not too concerned about Phoebe (our dog). He watches TV with us, flops on the carpet, does his F1 zippy race at night - and meows for all to hear. Yup, he's right at home!

Do I get to choose the movie this time?

Marcus & Murphy

Yearly, we get little guests like these guys! They have been with us for as long as we can remember :) We thank you dearly for coming back every time. The brothers are older now but still as close as can be! See how they stick together even for a picture - that's love for you.

Summer

Oh how we will miss this girl! She's made her way to Thailand with her family left great memories for us all. We love you Summer. 

(Do you tom yam?) :D

Hash

See this happy grinning face? You would never think that this boy has been through a major operation! He's always a cheerful chap and loves nothing more than to play ball and chase after the girls ;)

Get well soon Hash!

Coffee

Coffee - he stands by the door and doesn't go out. Yup, even if you leave it wide open. He's quietly strange like that. Like a quiet soul that is just, there. Not keenly playful, but a keen observer. He hangs about and watches everything going by with his expressive brown eyes.

Pepper

As they say, you cam bring a horse to water, but you can't make 'em drink. Case in point (see above). Some dogs just don't like each other or have no interest whatsoever. Even taking this picture was an effort. (Pepper - left; Bubbles- right)

Mobi

Mobi is a whole lot of fur and a whole lot of handsome. And he knows it too. He plays great with all the dogs and is lovely to have over. It's the coming over part that he hasn't got the hang of... lots of foaming at the mouth from start to destination. Ah well, it all gets better once you're off the vehicle, right Mobi?

Kayla

Kayla is blossoming into a fine lady... for the most parts! She listens well to you, and generally loves other dogs and wants to play. But no one told her how to... so she makes up her own rules. Much to the surprise and annoyance of come other dogs ;) We love her antics and gleeful greetings when we come through the door.

Extra congrats to Kayla for her promotion to Big Sister: She now has two little feet welcomed into the family. We hear she's doing great looking after the little one. Well done Kayla!

Daisy

What can be said about Daisy that hasn't already been mentioned? She's a nut - you can't look in her direction or talk to her. She gets CRAZY happy and grins like a Cheshire cat. She bring such laughter to us, it's like something's missing when she's not here.

Rex

Like all Beagles, Rex LOVES food. That, and he's a beautiful boy that makes all of us fall in love with his easy ways :D

Dougal

We've watched Dougal growing into the strapping young man that he is now and he's a good boy. Most of the time. When cats come in to the picture... all sensibility goes out the window. And birds. And the odd lizard. Critters beware.

Ben & Sara (Transit)

Sara

Some stay a short time and others, like Ben & Sara stay much longer! As part of the health regulations of the country they were travelling to, they had to stay while their owners settled in to their new abode.

That gives us loads of time to get to know them :) Sara is shy and Ben is (yep, you guessed it) a talker! It's always opposites when you have a pair of cats. Ben talks to make up for Sara's lack of conversation. But with their owners came for a visit midway through their stay, you see a softer side of Sara that melts in their arms. I think there's something in my eye *sniff*

Enjoy your new topical retreat! Heard the surfing is great where you are.

Ziggy

Ziggy is the class clown with many faces! Most of the time happy and bouncing all over the place. With 2 young charges at home, this Hungarian Puli has quite the responsibility to watch over them. I think he lets his hair down when he come over... if only there was more of it. Hair, that is.

Bebe

Dear dear Bebe - there are cats that are shy; then there is Bebe. You'd really have to take it slow with her to have her warm up to you. And it takes a couple of days. Sometimes it's worrying as she looks quite sad (like this). But a daily pep talk seems to ease her nerves. She's good therapy if you need someone to talk to :)

Cookie & Milko

These brothers make me laugh - one is curious, and the other would prefer to hide his head in a hole if that was possible! Can you tell who is who? ;)

They are a *ahem* hefty combination and watching the shelf hold both of them on the same level makes you marvel in awe. Oh well, more to love right!

Bailey

We're going? Where?

Ok I want to be a dog... really. Some of them have more miles in the air that I do in my lifetime! Not that it's any less stressful for the owners though. Moving your pets in the air is possibly more stressful than relocating your family, house and children all in one go. But owners are a dedicated bunch and spare nothing when it comes to moving their beloved pets to be with them. 

Bailey is one of them :) Home, to Singapore and back again (well close enough) in under a year. Phew. Good thing that this time around he's much calmer and is really looking forward to his VIP flying seat. We are so happy to be able to provide transport to the airport and see him off at the check in counter. It's special to us to say our Bon Voyages and to tell him (again and again) what a good boy he is!

This is pretty cosy!

Bobo

Unrecognisable - that's Bobo as a 3 month old puppy on the left and this is him today! 

It's great to see puppies all grown up, but Bobo is special. We rescued him from the side of the street with his 3 other siblings and found them all homes :) To see him happy, healthy and well adjusted, there are no words to describe it.

Munchkins

Munchkins is in fact, not a Munchkin breed. But nonetheless, just as an easy going boy that loves to see what's going on ... what'cha doing... who's walking outside my space :) This is calm and coolness at its best.

Cherub

It's with a sad heart that we bid Cherub good bye as she crossed over the rainbow bridge to be running free with the other dogs. We last met Cherub four years ago when she came to stay. Back then we already saw her as the sweet and loving girl that she was. Nothing much changed, except for the passages of time.

Rest in peace dear girl. You were very loved.

Lily

This grand dame looks at the world going on around her with a keen gaze - there is a little more of her to love as you can see! She's even taken to the other cats walking by and nabbing her food. How's that for patience? We could all learn a thing or 2 from Miss Lily.

Protein

Yes you may make that face - that is her name. And nothing wrong with it; it just makes her highly memorable! She's a big daddy's girl and took the initial 2 days warming up to everyone. I think she sizes up who she can cling on to and show her affection to. Well we were lucky enough to see her settle in, be affectionate and even playful to a select few :D

Frankie (Transit)

Dear Frankie, your mom misses you so much. She's had to settle some matters before you can be reunited. And when you do, you'll be in a new country! How exciting! Not that you know it, huh? You're just easy going and what for your free walkabout time every night... saying hello to the other cats, getting your crazy hair brushed out and then flopping belly up in hopes that someone will scratch it. Tough life for you!

Ginger

Some cats have "Special" written all over them. Ginger is such a feline. Her look is mesmerising with her unique eyes. Her meow draws you in and makes you have a conversation with her (how strange does a person sound meowing to a cat?!) And her mannerisms are 100% girl :) What's not to love?

Sisi

Sisi has been following us since the day we started - how amazing is that? It's good to know some dogs as well as we know her. Their likes, dislikes and quirks :) Sisi has mellowed with age and that is a good thing. It's hard being a role model for the 2 young legged ones at home!

Carlos

Carlos and Fina hit it right off when they met each other! Must have been the similar facial features :D 

Carlos was looking for a home to call his own after circumstances caused him to call our island his home. And we are so pleased to share that he has his forever home :) His funny mannerisms will bring great joy to his adoptive owners!

Fina

Always happy to meet other dogs and people, Fina is a joy to have around. She likes to be your shadow and will wait at the stairs for someone to reappear! And of course, her high pitch squeals have us laughing :D

Codie

Oldies like Codie make our day :) She's comical in her own way: she tolerates the young ones so well, but even she has her limits and gives them a "yip" when she's had enough of them zooming around her. It's hard to not feel like you're an obstacle when the rest are jumping and climbing all over you!

This is what she likes to do best. Lay, rest and watch the world go by... ahhhhh...

Harry & Mia

As different as Night and Day: that's Harry and Mia to the T. Harry is (according to the owner), "cute and sometime cranky. Loves to sleep on you, had a bad life prior to us and is very scared of people generally so likes to be left alone."

He's a funny fella; sometimes loving, sometimes threatening to chomp on your hand. But an overall good guy :)

Mia, on the other hand, is, "the cutest little pup in ever. Loves to snuggle up on pillows and play. Sneeky little girl who will steal your food if you don’t watch her."

Well, we haven't had to see her steal food in the longest time, but it is agreed that she is the cutest :D

Ronnie (Transit)

Looking at his happy cheerful face, we struggle to think back when he first came to us in 2011: we could not get him out of a crate or out from under the bed. Now he's excited to come to you and the leash is his (and our) friend.

Ronnie is staying while he completes the rabies requirement before going home to Japan. We will enjoy his company till he flies off. Maybe he will learn to play with the other dogs. Maybe not :)

Buster

He is the one that will keep you on your toes. Whether he's left alone, or when the rains are coming, he gets needy regardless. He will be happiest being tied to your feet =) He's a crazy nutter, but we secretly love his anxious ways.

Hazel

She's a mommy's girl, that's for sure. She was a little worried when her mommy left, but that was the worst of it. Hazel found her comfort spot next to the bed... The 2 leggeds bed that is! Sneaky girl :D

Mindy

Dear Miss Mindy, she's shy this time around. That's the humdrum side of growing up! She's a big girl now, no longer wants to roll with the crazy younger ones. That actually sounds like she's got it all figured out!

Jazz

Jazz is like all Cavalier King Charles Spaniels... Always happy without any worry. He loves everyone and tries to be with them to check out what is happening! Some may not appreciate his overwhelming friendliness, but he never feels rejected. He simply carries on to his next friend.

La-la-la-la :D

Didi

Didi is very much loved by his family, and we're quite sure he had no idea what was going on when they dropped him off for his short stay! Thankfully, they packed all his creature comforts, which included a big Mickey Mouse stuffed toy :) Whatever helps makes the stay better, is always welcome!

Molly

Wow, with Molly looking at you like this, have you lost track of what you were thinking? Huh, sorry, what did you just say? Molly is one of the dogs that we would sincerely say that we wished did not have to stay here. Really, truly.

You see, she really has to go home to be with her family, but has to wait on medical tests before she can leave. So while she's with us and part of her family is far away, we try to be her home in the meantime. (Molly is enjoying the use of our exclusive lounge!)

And here's her parting look! Dear Miss Molly!