Wooff Langkawi Dog Rescue
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Hi everyone,
During our travels we have been lucky enough to find the most incredible dog sanctuary, home to just over 160 critically injured dogs and 17 cats in need. We had spent just one day volunteering at this rescue before cancelling our flight and plans and deciding to stay longer. This place is so much more than just a shelter and already holds such a special place in our hearts. Sadly, Jeff’s landlord has informed him that he is selling the land the shelter sits on. We are kindly reaching out in hopes to raise as much money as we possibly can for the funding of this place. In Langkawi Malaysia, dogs are extremely mistreated by the locals. Some purposely hit by cars, locals shooting them with a bow and arrow, leaving them for dead. They are poisoned and badly beaten. A recent rescue of Jeff’s was a dog who wondered just outside a restaurant which resulted in the owner grabbing a hot pan of oil and pouring it all over him, resulting in horrendous injuries and him losing his eye.
Due to Jeff’s no kill policy, in the 17 years that Jeff has been rescuing these animals, he has only ever had to euthanise two dogs. The rest live safely, peacefully and happily in Jeff’s care. There are no words to describe how amazing Jeff is. He is a living angel and we are totally in awe of him and the work he does for animals. He has even offered us a home until we decide to leave. Jeff is a one man band and has quite literally given up his life, freedom and savings for the safety and wellbeing of the dogs and cats. Jeff works tirelessly day in day out. His days consist of administrating medication to some dogs, preparing 80kg of food each day and serving, cleaning all the stations after feed, clearing all the poo. He then performs hydrotherapy on the handicapped dogs in hopes they will walk again. For many of the dogs this has been successful. There are constant renovation projects that are put off until he has enough volunteers to help complete them. His days start from as early as 5am and he won’t eat a single thing until 9pm when all his duties are done, even then he does not fully rest. If the animals are not adopted overseas they will not only be looked after but loved eternally and remain in Jeff’s care for the foreseeable. As you can imagine it never gets easier when one sadly doesn’t make it.
Jeff’s landlord plans to sell the land the sanctuary sits on and has given him until December 2024 to move off of the land. Without the funds to buy new land Jeff and the animals will be without a home. The animals will go back to the same suffering they were rescued from. Not only does he have the worry of what he will do when this happens but also the worry of the day to day costs that is associated with this kind of work. Food alone costs Jeff 22,000 MYR a month which is equivalent to just over £3500. Medication and supplements cost 4000 MYR (£670) Rabies vaccination for each dog being 80 MYR (£14 per dog). Any additional vaccination being 100 MYR (£16). This is without mentioning extremely expensive veterinary costs, rent, water & electricity etc.
We are desperately trying to raise money to save this shelter and buy new land. We are kindly asking for any donations, as much as you can even if it is £1 or a share of our fundraiser. We would be so grateful!
During our travels we have been lucky enough to find the most incredible dog sanctuary, home to just over 160 critically injured dogs and 17 cats in need. We had spent just one day volunteering at this rescue before cancelling our flight and plans and deciding to stay longer. This place is so much more than just a shelter and already holds such a special place in our hearts. Sadly, Jeff’s landlord has informed him that he is selling the land the shelter sits on. We are kindly reaching out in hopes to raise as much money as we possibly can for the funding of this place. In Langkawi Malaysia, dogs are extremely mistreated by the locals. Some purposely hit by cars, locals shooting them with a bow and arrow, leaving them for dead. They are poisoned and badly beaten. A recent rescue of Jeff’s was a dog who wondered just outside a restaurant which resulted in the owner grabbing a hot pan of oil and pouring it all over him, resulting in horrendous injuries and him losing his eye.
Due to Jeff’s no kill policy, in the 17 years that Jeff has been rescuing these animals, he has only ever had to euthanise two dogs. The rest live safely, peacefully and happily in Jeff’s care. There are no words to describe how amazing Jeff is. He is a living angel and we are totally in awe of him and the work he does for animals. He has even offered us a home until we decide to leave. Jeff is a one man band and has quite literally given up his life, freedom and savings for the safety and wellbeing of the dogs and cats. Jeff works tirelessly day in day out. His days consist of administrating medication to some dogs, preparing 80kg of food each day and serving, cleaning all the stations after feed, clearing all the poo. He then performs hydrotherapy on the handicapped dogs in hopes they will walk again. For many of the dogs this has been successful. There are constant renovation projects that are put off until he has enough volunteers to help complete them. His days start from as early as 5am and he won’t eat a single thing until 9pm when all his duties are done, even then he does not fully rest. If the animals are not adopted overseas they will not only be looked after but loved eternally and remain in Jeff’s care for the foreseeable. As you can imagine it never gets easier when one sadly doesn’t make it.
Jeff’s landlord plans to sell the land the sanctuary sits on and has given him until December 2024 to move off of the land. Without the funds to buy new land Jeff and the animals will be without a home. The animals will go back to the same suffering they were rescued from. Not only does he have the worry of what he will do when this happens but also the worry of the day to day costs that is associated with this kind of work. Food alone costs Jeff 22,000 MYR a month which is equivalent to just over £3500. Medication and supplements cost 4000 MYR (£670) Rabies vaccination for each dog being 80 MYR (£14 per dog). Any additional vaccination being 100 MYR (£16). This is without mentioning extremely expensive veterinary costs, rent, water & electricity etc.
We are desperately trying to raise money to save this shelter and buy new land. We are kindly asking for any donations, as much as you can even if it is £1 or a share of our fundraiser. We would be so grateful!
Organizer
Sarah Brand
Organizer