VetMobile (2025)

04/02/2025

Zheng Hao and I started vetmobile with 10 thousand dollars in our business account. We did not approach any business people for their insights because I didn’t want to be told that it was a silly idea or be told to do more business things that would take away the joy of running vetmobile. VetMobile will be 8 in April and through VetMobile we’ve met so many friends!

The first business consultation we did was with Audrey .eco , a sustainability consultant. She acknowledged our concerns and gave us practical advice to work on. Fur folks home started with support from friends, family and community. I’m always grateful for the people that decided to join or assist us despite our lack of social skills.

We met someone with more business experience today and he attempted to guide us. It didn’t end well because I got emotional and triggered. I blamed myself for being weak but ZH thinks he was awful. I’ve met people like this when I applied for scholarships or when my mom attempted to introduce me to her more “successful” friends. They always left me feeling diffident, weak and poor. I decided business and “success” wasn’t for me but ended up with VetMobile and Fur folks home.

I would like to put this down to remind ourselves what VetMobile and FFH are about. We are here because of the community. We are here because there are niches for us to fulfil. ZH and I are hopeless at being business people 🙈🙈

31/12/2024

Photos of our team of volunteers and staff for their last harvesting event 🌱folks.home is an amalgamation of the various places we visited and liked, the ideas we have and the inputs of people we’ve spoken to. It is a cluster of beautiful things, disorganised and still unruly. We are learning its ways and moving with the flow. We know .folks.home will be bigger than us and eventually it will be able to function without us. That’s the power of community 🐌
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We’ll roll, tumble and ultimately learn to surf 🌊
Thank you team 🫶

09/12/2024

Our very kind-hearted client-turned-friend and her husband visited .folks.home so Dusty could get a complimentary photoshoot session.
We are fostering Dusty as a team .folks.home till she finds her forever home. Dusty has been for 2 years. She had both her ear canals and external ears removed because of cystadenomatosis, pigmented cysts that constantly ruptured and led to infection.
Dusty is affectionate and hardworking (she gave herself jobs .folks.home ). She eats very well and gives no trouble. We would love to keep her but if she stays, we won’t be able to foster another.
If you can promise to love her forever, please DM us 🧡

27/11/2024

Thank you for gracing our new space. It was surreal how so many of you turned up—It was bigger than our wedding!
We had this idea for a while but we left it on hold. Then we opportunely found this space after many failed ones and ZH’s dad (real estate agent) settled the deal promptly.
My mom became the project manager so as to cut renovation cost. My dad did the electrical work and sponsored our cctvs.
Everything took a while but our staff trusted us and stuck with us. We found our staff without ads, just word of mouth and from our pool of friends and client-turned-friends.
Liu yang and Rei of repeatedly worked (and still working) on our wooden doors to ensure that they work well. I think they took a gamble when they agreed on this project. Mdm Koh, mom of a friend and cat feeder of bedok, took on some of our woodwork as well.
So many of you sent us plants when we requested for no flower stands. The plants are thriving and help to block out the morning/afternoon sun.
Ting agreed to dye a huge bunch of antique ramie fabric in Yun nan without hesitation. Despite the rain, she got them ready for us just before the opening! A team of sewing elves came in at short notice ( .chan ) and we’ve our noren!
We had a live pizza making station (forever grateful to Jase and Eunice), coffee, bakes that we bought and you brought, begedil, sound therapy, dabke class by .harry and a whole lot of excitement and controlled chaos. Our team, friends, family, clients and all the animals contributed to this party 🧡
This space reminds me of my grandparents’ old home at Upper Paya Lebar, that is now a flattened piece of land. My grandmother was a businesswoman and she was also good at growing things 🌱
Fur folks home is created in memory of grandma Lau, Terence (Mr Tobi’s guardian), Jiatian and all the beautiful souls we have encountered so far 🧡
Not forgetting my cousin-in-law for taking most of the pictures here 🫶

01/11/2024

We may or may not have our vet clinic license then BUT let’s celebrate nonetheless! This place wouldn’t be possible without all the support we’ve been getting from clients, family and friends 🫶
There will be a bonus screening of a short animation by Zayna, Sofiya, Layla and their parents. We’ll attempt to find a projector before the party 🐌

28/09/2024

Introducing our team! The aim of fur folks home is to expand our services and capacity of care. Hospice and palliative care is a team effort! Dr Angeline will be the vet-in-charge of this new space and we’ll work hand in hand with other clinics/hospitals for better quality of life for both patient and caregivers

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Hi, I’m Mandy!

I grew up with a massive love for animals and currently have about 7 years of experience working with a variety of them including cats, dogs, rodents, reptiles, fish, birds and now invertebrates. I have a specialist diploma in Veterinary Wellness Care too! I’m a slave to my rescued senior cat, a very sweet girl who inspires me to never stop learning about animal science and care so that I can give her the best possible life.

Cats and reptiles are my favourite animals! I love nature and wildlife too, so I spend lots of time herping and hiking. Really happy to be given an opportunity to work with Dr Angeline and Zheng Hao as they’re such amazing people who go above and beyond to care for not only animals but people and the environment too.

25/09/2024

Introducing our team! The aim of fur folks home is to expand our services and capacity of care. Hospice and palliative care is a team effort! Dr Angeline will be the vet-in-charge of this new space and we’ll work hand in hand with other clinics/hospitals for better quality of life for both patient and caregivers

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Dr Angeline met Lokto at a clinic they used to work at almost a decade ago. Lokto’s current day job has nothing to do with animals so she kindly agreed to come work for us during the weekends. Lokto has a Singapore special, Kingsley. Kingsley once made a hole in her bedroom door. Kingsley is adorable and tenacious. Kingsley is expensive to keep so Lokto needs extra jobs 🙈🙊
Lokto’s very brief introduction of herself:

Took a vet assistant introductory course in HK and went on to work as vet assistant in local clinics. Left the industry but left a foot in on and off for the pets😅

25/09/2024

Introducing our team! The aim of fur folks home is to expand our services and capacity of care. Hospice and palliative care is a team effort! Dr Angeline will be the vet-in-charge of this new space and we’ll work hand in hand with other clinics/hospitals for better quality of life for both patient and caregivers.

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Hello, I’m Hannah!

I have been working in healthcare for the past decade and during that time, I developed a passion in palliative care for humans. However, in the last two years, I was very fortunate to have been given a chance to care for two geriatric Singapore Specials with very high care needs. During this journey with them, I realized that there is very little support for pet owners with geriatric/palliative pets or pets with high care needs. I also noticed that my passion shifted from palliative care for humans, to providing palliative care and support to pets as well as providing support to their family members as they embark on this journey with their pets.
My dogs taught me how to be patient when things are rough, to love despite past circumstances, to appreciate each new day, and to forgive when things don’t go according to plan.
During my free time, I love experimenting on recipes, reading and bringing my three-legged pup for excursions. I am in the midst of getting fear-free certified and will be looking at attending more courses to provide the best care I can to all pets that cross my path.

25/09/2024

Introducing our team! The aim of fur folks home is to expand our services and capacity of care. Hospice and palliative care is a team effort! Dr Angeline will be the vet-in-charge of this new space and we’ll work hand in hand with other clinics/hospitals for better quality of life for both patient and caregivers

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Mindy will be our groomer. We got to know her through client E—she grooms client E’s paraplegic dog. Client E’s dog (Lola) is lively, has limited patience and threatens to bite at times. Mindy works with her patiently and Lola likes her even with no food bribes.

Mindy is a little shy to share about herself so we asked her a few questions. Here are her answers:

She is SKC certified “C” Class Groomer since 2018.
She previously had a bunny and now a lovebird.
She started pet grooming because she has always had love for animals and wants to work with them in close proximity while learning to care and provide support for all sorts of pets.

25/09/2024

Introducing our team! The aim of fur folks home is to expand our services and capacity of care. Hospice and palliative care is a team effort! Dr Angeline will be the vet-in-charge of this new space and we’ll work hand in hand with other clinics/hospitals for better quality of life for both patient and caregivers.

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Hi, I’m Josephine!

I started my career as a veterinary nurse at a community animal clinic, where I gained invaluable experience in shelter medicine, providing clinical care and treatment, and supporting companion animals on their road to recovery.
Eager to expand knowledge and skillsets, I took on a Specialist Diploma in Veterinary Wellness Care, and pursued other nursing programs to supplement my expertise. Now, I’m on an exciting journey as I pursue additional credentialing to be a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner (CCRP).
My goal is to explore non-invasive interventions through positive reinforcement methods to enhance the well-being and quality of life for our furry friends. I am also fear-free certified, so you can rest assured that I’m vested in creating a safe and comfortable environment for all clients that comes under my care

25/09/2024

Introducing our team! The aim of fur folks home is to expand our services and capacity of care. Hospice and palliative care is a team effort! Dr Angeline will be the vet-in-charge of this new space and we’ll work hand in hand with other clinics/hospitals for better quality of life for both patient and caregivers

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Kandice is the person you will find sitting on the kitchen floor during a house party trying to befriend the resident pet, or on the hiking trail stalking a squirrel. She is an advocate for animal welfare and rights, and has volunteered with animal rescue organisations both in Singapore and abroad.

She first learned about animal rehabilitation while seeking treatment for her rescued German Shepherd, Ari, who has hip dysplasia. It inspired her to begin training as an animal rehabilitation assistant, and she has also since been certified as a Canine Massage Therapist. She is working on deepening her knowledge and skills in the understanding and healing of our animal kin, and hopes to eventually live on an island where there are more beaches than roads, and more happy animals than she can count.

Credentials:
Canine Massage Therapist (Canine Health and Wellbeing Academy, Australia)

19/08/2024

We’ve been back at work for a week or so and it has been nice to see our patients with fresh minds. I’m trying my best to keep this post-vacation lightness and make it last as long as possible.
Commuting from appointment to appointment could be stressful. Unexpected traffic condition, fiery drivers, bad weather, lack of parking space, interactions with grumpy security guards/residents could all add to our anxiety and discomfort. We can’t control external factors so the only way is to manage our perception and improve our comfort.
During our trip, we met many happy animals. They are happy because they’ve freedom to do things they enjoy. Space to run and jump into water, safe neighbourhood for them to explore, lots of time to spend with people they love etc. When we live in a busy city, we sometimes forget that the best things are free. We don’t need more roads or malls or things. We need more free open space and time. We don’t have to plan death/retirement. We accommodate and enjoy life the way we can.
I hope we can create a quiet and peaceful space with fur folks home. We’re slowly moving the project along so we could shape it the way we envision it to be.

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Angeline

24/06/2024

Translated to English by Paramesh:
Palliative Care and Pets

The loss of her beloved pet dog, Guru, two years ago devastated 29-year-old Parameshwari. She is still in mourning over Guru, whom she treated with such care. 15-year-old Shih Tzu Guru passed away from bronchitis. Guru was treated as a member of the family.

For the past eight years, Parameshwari has been working as a veterinary nurse. She stresses how important it is to give our pets the best care possible as they age. As humans get older, they tend to resort to end-of-life-care. The same applies to pets.

From an early age, Parameshwari has cared for various species of animals and birds. She was inspired to work with animals by this.

Parameshwari is involved in the responsibilities of assisting veterinarians with daily tasks. She also counsels owners on the value of palliative care at the same time. It’s crucial to take our pets to the veterinarian for examinations bi-yearly once they turn seven years old.

Palliative care education is not as widespread in Singapore as it is in other nations, such as Australia or America. She advises that this needs to gradually increase.

Pets in Singapore do not have access to hospice care facilities and most of them are cared for in their homes. In Singapore, some pet owners choose to keep their elderly pets without giving them the proper care they need, preferring to let them pass away naturally.

When a sickness or illness worsens and significantly impairs a pet’s quality of life, euthanasia is performed. But it is important to provide the pet the care it needs before deciding to put it to sleep.

Guru was on oxygen therapy and asthmatic medications. On some months, Parameshwari had to pay up to $500 for Guru’s medical expenses. According to her, several pet owners worry about the expense that comes with palliative care.

11/06/2024

We actively post badly taken (but cute) photos and refuse to look too uniform and designed because we would like to remind everyone that this company is run by a small team of human beings 🫶

08/06/2024

fur folks home 🌱 project of VetMobile
Animal hospice and palliative care centre
Targeted opening Oct 2024🧡
Follow .folks.home for updates 🐌

18/04/2024

Last year, we had a movie day. We watched “A street cat named Bob” together. I didn’t think it was that successful an event because we could have more people and we forgot to take a group picture. ZH and I are introverts. We don’t like crowds. After the event, we told ourselves it would be a while before we host an event like this again. We were glad it was over.

In retrospect, I am thankful that we hosted an event like that. We brought people to the movies, people who may not ever go to the movies. The Cathay closed down shortly after and 2 of the movie-goers left Earth. We are grateful for that day because I could still remember our interactions that day. Thank you for being part of our memory.

ZH and I started VetMobile because we see a niche and I didn’t want to return to usual vet work. ZH, supportive as always, agreed to be my partner/assistant. He gave me the courage and confidence that I didn’t have. Despite our general demeanour, I am the pessimist and he’s the optimist. It isn’t easy to work with your spouse. We learn as we go along.

We gain clients/friends and lose some. It is OK—our service may not be suitable for everyone. We have a full-time nurse who puts her heart in her work and an ad-hoc staff. We have to hire soon so please email us if you have something to contribute and see yourself as a good fit. My goal in life is to live freely and to contribute positively to the community around me. Thank you for being part of it.

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Angeline (Dr Angeline)

01/03/2023

Our job deals with death a lot—Palliative care cases, euthanasia cases, sudden death cases.
Death is never easy and it definitely didn’t get easier for me. Ever since I was a kid, I wonder where the mind went after death. There are cultural and religious beliefs that could explain them but I haven’t fully subscribe to any of them.
I’m writing this for those who have lost and love. Please do not stop loving just because they may go one day. Knowing that there are many more animals I could take in encourages me to move on with the grief. Take the grief along and trudge on. Your motivation could be different from mine but I’m certain more animals will benefit from having you around.
Glad I could finally put these all down in words🧡
Deepest condolences to all who’ve lost recently🧡

12/02/2023

Another food for thought
*all about 💰?*
I’ve heard people saying things like “I don’t trust vets because they’re in it for the money”. They use that as an excuse not to seek professional help. I’m sure people say the same about doctors and other professionals.
The counter-argument is always about how tough it is to get certified, how expensive tuition fee is and how demanding the job is.
Let’s forget about that argument and think about it from another point of view. The pet industry is booming! 💥 It is growing so fast that big companies are getting in to invest/ eat some pie. What your vets are trying to earn from you is only a small part.
Pet food/treats/toys/supplements/accessories/pharmaceuticals are definitely more lucrative. The bigger companies have a team of people just to market them to you!
Before you decide to buy that “amazing” product (I’ve seen products claiming to treat everything but there were no ingredient list) off the shelf to treat your pet’s severe skin issue, it may be better to check with your vet first.

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