Pastoral Sanctuary

Big Bee beginning to show a strong preference for coffee these days!

We chanced upon a new and relatively secluded breakfast place last weekend. We were very charmed by the rustic and idyllic ambience, away from all the hustle and crowds of popular breakfast places in Singapore. 

The Bees had a wonderful time traipsing around this hideout, listening to the sweet chirpings of birds, admiring the ubiquitous verdant foliage, relaxing on a bucolic swing and immersing in the tranquil and quixotic atmosphere that borders on agrarian countryside that is so rare in Singapore. 

Happy Bees!

We had a satisfying and quiet breakfast, amidst the 70s music that brought Hubby and I back in memory lane. 

They loved the country-style swing so much!

We also happened to meet a wonderful dog in a pets' boarding home, Summer. She was found in a playground with clean shaven fur, nicely bathed and with a metallic chain around her neck. Abandoned by the owner, who had the decency to prune her just before final desertion. The wonderful boarding house owner, Bell, is now keeping Summer in her small premises, but she laments that she cannot keep Summer because of the lack of space. 

Look at how charming and pretty Summer is. Big Bee is so in love with her, patting her non-stop!

Summer seems to be a cross breed between a Labrador and Golden Retriever, and she is about 2-3 years old (evidence lies in the gorgeous set of white teeth that she has!). Her temperament is so sweet and patient, yet she has a watchful eye for intruders. When the Bees first went into the shop, she was alert enough to bark at them. Upon familiarising herself with them, she became so contented to just let Big Bee stroke and pat her incessantly. Little Bee, who is smaller-sized than Summer, kept hovering at a distance, a wee bit frightened of Summer's size!

Hubby, Big Bee and I felt really connected to Summer, and were soooo tempted to bring Summer home, but our apartment will have no space for Summer to bound about in carefree joy. It will not be fair for her. 

If any one reading this blog entry will like to adopt her, please let me know by adding your comments and I will forward you the contact details of Bell, the owner of the boarding house. 

Again, I must stress that pets should not be bought and traded like commodities. There are so many abandoned pets out there - do go to some shelters and adopt them! Having "mothered" 2 stray dogs (and 1 stray hamster!) to their old age (and sadly, beyond), adopted pets are fiercely loyal and loving. 

Here's a wonderful site for those of you looking to adopt pets. It is an alternative to SPCA and these animals will never be put down. So do take a look at these adorable abandoned pets before thinking of even stepping into a pet shop to purchase any animals.