Field Day 2 – Doggies and Kitties

The day was buzzing with excitement as we began our WildTeens component of Mentoring Malaysia.

We spent the day at SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) where we met lots of adorable and friendly animals...

The Muslim girls worked with the cats & the non-Muslim girls worked with the dogs. The mentors and mentees worked together to help clear the litter in the kitten and dog kennels.

Day 2's focus was on building healthy peer relationships and contributing to society. The question asked was ' How can I form meaningful relationships?'

As we helped clean their kennels and the animals received some much-needed attention.
The girls volunteered to help bathe some of the dogs, who happily wagged their tails at their company, but not so much at the water!




While animals are being helped through MM, it is also true that animals can be helpful to teens who have emotional problems.

In Day 2, we learnt what it means to be part of a group, and how to include others rather than exclude anyone.

We also helped prepare food for the animals and feed them. "Lunch time, guys!"

We played a game of Musical Footprints, much like Musical Chairs. In honor of the SPCA, we had pawprints to step on! :) We learnt that if friends were being left out of our circle, we should strive to bring them back in.

In Day 2, mentees were introduced to the importance of journaling their wonderful experiences in MM. All in all, it was an exciting and memorable day - we helped out at the SPCA where we met love-starved animals who seemed so happy just to see us. It was a humbling experience to be needed that much, and we hope the animals know that they taught us something too - it's a good feeling to give love.
The meaning of true friendship - in giving.


Cheers,
XJ, Usha and Dr. Brendan