Sharon Ong transformed her life after adopting Hannibal Lecter, a blind Shih Tzu with no eyes. The 58-year-old caregiver found the severely neglected dog through Facebook in 2015. Despite complete blindness, Hannibal became a therapy dog and fashion show model before dying in 2024.

Tracillia Sia adopted Rex, a 10-year-old Jack Russell with weak hindlegs and behavioral issues. The 57-year-old cargo manager spent three months winning the fearful dog's trust after it bit family members initially.

Special needs teacher Asmawati Saimon adopted multiple senior cats with health conditions. Her 10-year-old cat An An had Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, while others suffered from arthritis and kidney failure.
Educator Vanessa Lee adopted Dobbie, a cat with broken hindlegs and feline leukemia virus. She later provided "fospice care" for Toothless, a 15-year-old Jack Russell with terminal bone cancer, spending thousands on treatment.

Medical costs mount for these dedicated caregivers. Lee spent S$10,000 treating Dobbie's lymphoma through chemotherapy. Asmawati administers daily fluid injections for An An's kidney failure.


