Final 2 days with Sabrina Yeap | Funeral @ Nirvana crematoriom

Received an email from Salehin and noted that the Dr dogs will lead the cortege on Sabrina's funeral day. Thought it would be the last time Snowie and i get to "work" with her. So i went to the memorial center early in the morning.

Salehin was already there when i reach. He was with his two dogs. the well-known Dr Kylie and Dr Sammy. It's our pleasure to meet them both.

                                           Photo by Salehin

We waited just for a while. Soon to lead the cortege. All of the Dr Dogs handler has arrived. We took some group photos before the media arrive. Also few other group photos after the media arrive.

Snowie was well behaved on that day.

                                  
                                         Photos above by Tanti

                                                     Photo by me from my view
We lead the cortege around 950am if im not mistaken. it was just a short while. We were surrounded by medias and photographers. I notice one guy trying to hold his tears so badly but he didn't realize his eyes and face was soaking wet while he try taking more pictures. From my view, and from his face, i know this person know Sab very well. In fact.. soon after i notice he's steven goh the photographer. I used to see many pictures of FFF taken by him.

                                              Photo by Tanti
When we reach the crematorium center. My heart sank. It feels like ur in the movie. A really sad movie. In fact this is even more sad than those in the movie.

                                                   Photo by Tanti
it's also my first time at the crematorium center. I've never attended any funeral before. The Dr dog handlers were ushered into the first row. That's the place we pay our last respect. I couldn't help but cry when the casket was lift into the narrow space. because i know. once cremated. nothing left but bones and ashes. We won't get to see her again.

Many people came out from the hall with teary eyes. Everytime a volunteer talks to me. I'd burst into tears and give them a hug to avoid having them meeting my eyes.

I met her twice. Just twice. and i cried so bad. i couldn't imagine the people who have been working with her all the time. especially the volunteers. the ones who spend most of the times with her. How they bare the pain. for this i respect them. They are strong! and i believe FFF will be as good as when Sab was managing. Rest In Peace my angel :)

I didn't stay long. I left for work soon after i pay my respect to everyone.

In case you were not there. You may watch this news below. Tanti was so sweet to share this to those who couldn't make it to the wake or funeral. What happen has already happened. lets cheerio and move on. Be a better person ;)



My condolences,
Pei Yi
25/07/12

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The final 2 Days with Sabrina Yeap | 19 July The Wake

It was deadly shock when i found out Sabrina's death is not a joke! Acute leukemia took Sabrina away from us.

Probably there's alot of people who doesn't know what Sabrina do in her life. I get to know Sabrina when i signed up for Dr. Dog programme. I've met her twice only.

My first time was at Doggywood. The time when i spoke to John Landon about the only problem Snowie couldn't join the Dr Dog as Snowie would bark at other dogs. I was lucky to meet him that day. Sabrina and all the other volunteers were there. John took Snowie's leash and said he'd do an immediate assessment for her. She passed the exam. and i remember Sabrina was calling the volunteers to take a picture of Snowie.

My second time was at Snowie's first Dr Dog visit to Hua Ming Autism Center. Sabrina is always busy video and snapping camera of us. She would say "u have to approach them" when i sit at the corner waiting for the kids to approach.

I met her twice. but i know alot of her. i know what she do and what a kind and hard working person she is. That's the reason i feel so sad when all of us lost her. She's an angel. God sent. And just so soon...she left..

Sabrina's wake was on the next day after she left. Her funeral was sponsored by Nirvana memorial center. I went to her wake together with my cousin sister on thursday, 19th July. It's very kind of Nirvana to allow dogs to visit her wake. I brought Snowie along. I'm glad i brought Snowie and Yoyo because they both will cheer me up much.

                                         photo by Tanti
Her wake was packed with so many people. mostly rescuers - those that i recognize. I didn't shed a tears that day. i was busy handling Snowie. She appear to be abit nervous. Yoyo was the one who has that redden eyes after she see the story of her life on the display board.

We spend some time around. Chit chat around. and left at 11pm. Before we walk out to the parking lot, we walk around the Nirvana memorial center. The place is crazy! it's so luxurious and it actually look better than a hotel. it does make us feel more comfy tho...

It's my first time to a wake. how embarrassing.. Yoyo and i didn't know what is the white pouch for. She place it in the bag when a volunteer hand it to her. We then found out that it's to put the money "pak kam". We can't help think back how ugly it is to pass the money from wallet to hand.. sigh.. this shows us.. what happen had already happen.. we can't possibly ask the money back from the volunteer then place in the white pouch then give back to her. just like what happen to Sab. We can't possibly have her back. what we can do is learn whats worth, and walk with her. Till one day we'll meet again...  


We'll miss you,
Pei Yi
25/7/2012

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Dr Snowie 2nd Visit | Again to Hua Ming Autism Center | 25 June 2012

So it's another Dr Dog visit. This time to the same place. Which make it so convenient for me (im too bad with direction).
                                                                                                                                                                 
 We're late to the place. well...It took quite a long time for snowie to poo poo. She eat slow too! Argh the traffic was bad too...! ok fine! i woke up a little late =.= no point blaming poor doctor now :P

So we waited for someone to open the door. We stood right in front of Hua Ming Center. Rang the bell like more than ten times. (IM SURE THEY WERE HAVING FUN UPSTAIR!) We finally got in after i made a call to our coordinator John.

The brown dog welcomed us with barking ! well, "hi" haha. Seems like The brown didn't really like Snowie. I was late and i didn't have time for them to make friends yet. So i eyed the handler. We keep a distance between the 2 doctors.

I find my favourite area (leaning the wall) to sit. Didn't realize that the place was NOT noisy. Oh! kids were seperated into 4 groups. 15 minute at a time. It's definitely a way better arrangement. Less screaming this time. Less grabbing too.

Dr Snowie feel so used to it now. So as the kids. most of them are excited to see dogs. Of course there are those that are afraid of dogs. Which are those that i won't approach as that's one of our rules. never force those who are scared of dogs to touch a dog.

I find it fast. Way too fast to end. Am not sure if its because i came late. Snowie was calm all the time. erm.. except when one of the kid guidance tried hugging her. She pulled herself off the guidance. LoL.





So yeah! it ended just nice! i tried making Dr Brenda (the brown) and Dr Snowie Friends. :)

Snowie's home and tired hehe

but i'd say she did a great job! love her so much muaksi !! <3 <3 <3

Love,
Pei Yi
Dr Snowie's Handler