Taken — Cat vanish into thin air

Kinderella, an outdoor cat that calls the compound of an East Coast private block home, has gone mysteriously missing after the new year.

Docile, playful, furry creature, yet inexplicably, there were a rare few who hate the sight of this cat.

No response to missing posters with reward offers, and with 2 other cats also missing at the same time, it appears to be a coordinated wave of catnapping.

What could have happened?
• Cat hater drove it far off where it could never find its way back.
• Crushed by moving vehicle and body dumped.
• Locked accidentally in a garage or some other holding area.
• Adopted. Unlikely because of the cat's strong outdoor instincts.
• Captured for lab tests or for its fluffy fur.  Unlikely.
• Captured by cat-eating homo sapiens? Hopefully not. Horror tales a year ago has died down. 

Neutered cat but it has no ID tag.  Microchip to reunite the cat with its beloved caretakers has not returned the cat to its favorite spot.

Its tough being an urban cat in Singapore.

Former China Tour Guide Yang Yin

40-year-old Yang Yin, embroiled in a legal tussle over the assets of Madam Chung Khin Chun, a wealthy 87-year-old widow, has falsified receipts of Young Music and Dance Studio, amounting to over $450,000.  Apparently, he wanted his company to reflect a hefty income in order to obtain a Permanent Residence or Citizen status in Singapore.

This is his latest miscreant act among the others he was caught with earlier.

There appears to be a few lessons to be learnt from this case which is why we have been following the case avidly.

Of concern is the well-being of Madam Chung.  At her age, and with dementia sometimes affecting a normal lifespan, immediate steps should be taken to allow her or a suitable representative to regain stolen assets and protect her from further loss. 

We have first-hand awareness of dementia.  Unlike what many thinks, reasonable judgment still resides in persons with dementia at the odd moments when lucidity returns.  An experienced doctor or caregiver can easily recognize these moments. 

Persons with dementia should be allowed to stay in familiar surroundings.  We hope her home is safe enough for her to return to, and good caregivers be by her side.

In the end, life isn't all about money.  But you still don't want it to go to the wrong hands!

The hearts of (some) men are desperately wicked.  We hope justice will be restored.

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