Wooff Langkawi Needs Your Help to Raise Funds by Year End

A Sanctuary in Peril

On the beautiful shores of Langkawi, where tourists flock to pristine beaches and lush greenery, a different kind of paradise exists. Wooff Langkawi, the island’s only animal sanctuary, serves as a safe haven for stray and injured creatures.

A Home for Animals in Need

Founded by animal behaviourist and therapist Muhammad Nurarrifin Tan Abdullah @ Jeffrey Tan 18 years ago, Wooff – short for World Of Our Furry Friends – has transformed the lives of countless animals, many of whom arrived scared, injured, and in desperate need of care.

A Free-Range Setup

With a free-range setup that lets dogs play, roam, and make furry friends, Wooff offers a unique home for animals that have often known only hardship.

A Critical Challenge

But today, Wooff faces a critical challenge. The sanctuary’s landowner has sold off the property, and Wooff must raise some RM380,000 to relocate or face the heartbreaking possibility of closure.

A Plea for Help

“If people can really help, by all means, help. You’re not just helping me, you’re helping the rest of the animals here. You’re talking about more than 150 lives, not just mine,” Tan, 54, told FMT Lifestyle.

A Sanctuary in Danger of Closure

If the funds aren’t collected by the end of December, Wooff’s furry residents will lose the only real home they’ve ever known.

A Last Resort

“In the worst-case scenario, I’d have no choice but to euthanise every single one of them, because I don’t see any other options,” Tan said sadly.

A Place of Second Chances

This potential loss is even more heartbreaking when you consider what Wooff truly represents: a place of second chances. Every animal here receives specialized care, allowing them to live, play, and heal at their own pace.

A Rehabilitation Center

The sanctuary has saved dogs in need of treatments from amputations to hydrotherapy for nerve damage, and each recovery is a small victory celebrated by Tan and his volunteers.

A Labor of Love

A former accountant, Tan moved to Langkawi 18 years ago after his first rescue. Since then, he has dedicated himself to Wooff.

A Day in the Life

Most days he works alone, starting before dawn. After a strong coffee and a hearty breakfast, Tan begins his day: cooking food, feeding the animals, cleaning, disinfecting, and rehabilitating those in need.

A Miracle Can Happen

Tan shared one of his happiest memories involving a stray puppy that had been brought in after losing mobility due to a nerve issue.

A Success Story

“I spent a week or two rehabilitating him, and after that, he started walking. Recently, a volunteer adopted him, and he’s going to live in the Netherlands. This is one of my biggest achievements,” he said proudly.

A Call to Action

With Wooff’s future now uncertain, the sanctuary is reaching out to supporters in Malaysia and beyond. Wooff has been a place where animals heal, people learn, and a community rallies for a kinder world.

Donate Now

If you wish to donate, please do a bank transfer to CIMB account number 7048 1633 92, name Muhammad Nurarrifin Tan Bin Abdullah (Swift code: CIBBMYKL). Alternatively, click here or contact Jeffrey Tan at 013-500 1522.

Learn More

Find out more about Wooff Langkawi here, and follow Wooff Langkawi on Facebook and Instagram.

Conclusion

Wooff Langkawi is a sanctuary that has given countless animals a second chance at life. With your help, they can continue to provide a safe haven for these furry friends. Please consider donating to help Wooff Langkawi raise the necessary funds to relocate and continue their important work.

FAQs

Q: How much do I need to donate to help Wooff Langkawi?
A: Any amount is welcome, but the sanctuary needs to raise RM380,000 by the end of December to relocate.

Q: How can I donate?
A: You can do a bank transfer to CIMB account number 7048 1633 92, name Muhammad Nurarrifin Tan Bin Abdullah (Swift code: CIBBMYKL). Alternatively, click here or contact Jeffrey Tan at 013-500 1522.

Q: What will happen if Wooff Langkawi is unable to raise the necessary funds?
A: In the worst-case scenario, the sanctuary may have to release the animals back to the streets or euthanize them.