Last Saturday 7th March was our first tour to Noah’s Ark! It started out as a really hot afternoon. Thankfully, everyone arrived on time and without much hassle, we had our 2 busloads of visitors all ready to go! It felt good to know so many people were keen to visit our dogs, cats and horses and to understand Noah’s Ark better.
For future reference, this photo shows the meeting place for all future tours. Boon Lay MRT station passenger stand is the pick-up area. On the day itself, we had quite a few queries on where the meeting point was. The next time you visit (you better visit again + don’t forget to bring along some friends!), remember to look out for this place!
Boon Lay Passenger Pick-up point, behind the bus interchange, opposite the park
There was a slight drizzle whilst at customs but thankfully, the sky cleared the moment we reached the Sanctuary. The program for the afternoon was free and easy. The 80 or so visitors wandered throughout the 10 acres, taking their time to visit the different areas. From the main housing area to the stables, to the other dog compound before their round ending with the cattery.
The dogs had fun socializing with the visitors, eagerly surrounding the volunteers for pats and cuddles. They enjoyed the attention, the strokes and the voices that made them feel loved and wanted.
NUS Science Club that came down for a visit
From L to R: Andy - a dog enjoying the stroking check out his blissful face - Lingzhi
Grace and one of our residents warming up to her
Janet, our regular supporter & Mozart, our famous Saint Bernard
Kwek sisters enjoying their time with the dogs
The cats were not forgotten either. Some of our visitors sat inside the cattery, hugging and stroking the numerous cats. It was interesting to see the cats walking daintily over to the visitors and purring for attention, rubbing against their legs and bodies, wanting to be carried next.
I think its my turn to be carried now...
Last but not least, the horses had their fill of carrots and apples. They must have thought Christmas came early.
Where is the apple that I dropped?
Later that evening, we proceeded to enjoy a yummy seafood dinner at a nearby restaurant. Everyone was tired, dirty and absolutely famished. Every morsel of food was eagerly lapped up and smiling faces told me they were extremely satisfied. To sum it all up, it was a great day. We too, were glad to have been blessed with good weather and fortunate to have had so many friends and supporters visit our humble abode.
Boarding the bus back to Singapore, everyone's tired bodies sank into the soft comfort of the bus seats. We were very sure that everyone had a great time. Thank you for supporting Noah's Ark by purchasing our merchandise. Also, there were some visitors who also decided to sponsor a dog or a cat. Not to forget the others who also helped by giving cash and food donations. On behalf of the animals, your kind generousity is greatly appreciated.
I will not get up until you promise you're coming back to visit soon!
From all of us at Noah's Ark, we certainly hope you had a jolly good time. If it was your first time, we hope that you would not forget such an experience. If it was your second time and you brought friends along, thank you very much for your thoughtfulness! We hope that your friends will in turn bring along more friends. Through this, we hope to share and educate more people on the work of Noah’s Ark.
We do hope to see everyone again soon - either at our future events or tours! Thank you :D
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