{
  "id": 13836834,
  "title": "The couple feeding Setiawangsa’s forgotten cats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/the-couple-feeding-setiawangsas-forgotten-cats",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/10/12/the-couple-feeding-setiawangsas-forgotten-cats"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Setiawangsa, Shafira Azlan and her husband care for a colony of stray cats, feeding them three times a day. The 30 cats living in the area constantly change, with new strays joining the group. The couple spends RM600 to RM800 monthly on food and faces thousands in medical expenses for the cats. They receive some donations but cannot cover all costs. Despite facing objections from some residents, Shafira remains committed to feeding the cats, prioritizing their well-being over arguments. Her husband assists in daily feeding duties. Shafira's family also shares the responsibility, with her son feeding the cats before school and after picking him up. The couple's dedication has led to successful rescues, including two pregnant female cats and their kittens. Shafira has learned to approach her life through the cats' needs, making financial decisions based on their welfare. She rarely travels and has considered quitting due to burnout, but remains motivated by the cats' well-being. Shafira hopes to continue caring for the strays as long as she has the energy and ability.",
  "summary": "For five years, Shafira Azlan and her husband have fed, rescued and rehomed stray felines in their neighbourhood.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shafira Azlan and her husband care for 30 stray cats in Setiawangsa.",
    "The couple spends RM600 to RM800 monthly on food and medical expenses.",
    "Shafira's family assists in daily feeding duties, including her son."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Individual compassion serves as the primary safety net for local strays, placing a heavy financial and emotional burden on private citizens when community support and resources fall short.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "The couple feeding Setiawangsa’s forgotten cats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/the-couple-feeding-setiawangsas-forgotten-cats-13842552",
        "published": "2026-10-12T01:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}