{
  "id": 4571764,
  "title": "Uncle Ong, 73, out of neck brace, thanks 'the heavens' & public as he can still feed 23 cats daily in Kallang & Hougang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uncle-ong-73-out-of-neck-brace-thanks-the-heavens-public-as-he-can",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T18:24:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/08/uncle-ong-kallang-still-feeding-cats/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uncle Ong, a 73-year-old bus driver and senior cat feeder, has been discharged from his neck brace after several weeks of recovery. Despite his advancing age, Ong continues his daily routine of feeding stray cats nightly in Kallang and Hougang, a practice he has maintained since 2007. The retired bus driver expressed his gratitude to the heavens and the public for their support in maintaining the cats' well-being and covering the cost of their food.\n\nOng was surprised to learn that Kallang Close will soon have its first private residential property built, located in the same area where he feeds the cats. He joked about the news, questioning why people would want to move to the area. When informed that heavy vehicles might soon occupy the two-lane roads in the vicinity, Ong noted that there are already numerous vehicles parked overnight. However, he acknowledged that conditions outdoors are not ideal, but at least the remaining cats are now receiving proper care.\n\nThe cat feeder urged the public to be cautious of potential scammers who might try to raise funds on his behalf. He emphasized that the only legitimate way to help him is by purchasing cat food on his behalf through a specific link, which ensures that the funds go directly to Ong and are managed by S&S Pet's Shop at Tampines Street 44. The shop owner, Steven Chan, distributes the donated cat food to Ong personally. Donors interested in contributing smaller amounts can contact S&S Pet's Shop at snspetsshop@gmail.com.",
  "summary": "Two cats he was feeding have died.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}