Woofy's Choice... colour your dog's life

Welcome to Woofy's Choice

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Hi again everyone. I've been away for far too long and what I miss most is not being able to meet up with all the friends I've made through Woofy's Choice... friends both canine and human :-) A lot has been going on with me the past 2 years (WOW has it been that long??). As you know, we moved to a smaller place and I've had some trouble finding helpers who take the trouble to help me cook properly. Yah ok, I admit I'm quite anal when it comes to cooking. Every item must be just so and it irritates me when they don't cut the carrots right or tell me it's "just for dogs", so no need to be so precise. I do all the cooking myself but they help me with the preparation, so in that way, I'm an awful employer :-P

Plus my new kitchen is really small and I can't cook as much as I used to in that cramped little space. Plus I've been unwell but much better now and I really miss being active.

Now that I'm more settled with a reliable helper who feels the same way I feel about food (plus she loves my dogs and I love her for that), I really want to get back to cooking for you. Some of my menu has changed so do drop me an email for the latest updates :-)

Now, about Woofy's Choice. Why do we do what we do? Because we want the best for our dogs and because we believe that home cooked food is the solution. Nutritious and delicious, we do not compromise on the quality of our food in any way.

To navigate our blog, please click on the links provided in the side bar. Here's a run-down of the various links :

Our Entrees - our main menu
Natural Supplements - natural ways to supplement your dog's diet
Meat Treats - a real treat of dehydrated meats and fish that your dog will simply love!
Pastry Treats - cookies and bakes
Side Menu - some other stuff that we've made
Special Promotions - something out of the ordinary for a limited period only
Nutrition & Health - what goes into our food and why are they good for our dogs?
FAQs - the mechanics of ordering, delivery and some of your greater concerns
Events
Gallery - our friends, their friends and their friends' friends
Contact Us

Thank you for dropping by!

Our Entrees

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WOOFY BURGER

Temporarily Not Available

Ingredients : Beef, mixed vegetable pulp, rolled oats, breadcrumbs, egg

PASTA BOLOGNAISE
$4.00 for a 200g portion Ingredients : Beef, homemade sauce, pasta
(the sauce is made with mixed vegetable pulp, tomatoes and fresh herbs)

BEEF TERRIYAPPI
Temporarily Not Avalable

Ingredients : Beef, seasonal vegetables, brown rice

FISH POT

$3.50 for a 200g portion

Ingredients : Dory fillet, carrot, brocolli, eggs, milk, aromatic herbs, brown & white rice

CHICKEN CASSEROLE
$3.50 for a 200g portion

Ingredients : Chicken leg, potato, carrot, green peas, aromatic herbs

BOBBY'S GRILLED CHICKEN
Temporarily Not Available

Ingredients : Chicken inner fillet, seasonal vegetables

MEATLOAF
$4.00 for a 220g loafIngredients : Pork, carrot, pumpkin, bread, tomato, egg

SHEPHERD'S PIE
Temporarily Not AvailableIngredients : Mutton, potato, carrot, celery, green peas

MUTTON STEW
Temporarily Not Available Ingredients : Mutton, potato, carrot, apple, fresh herbs

TONGUE & GIZZARD RISOTTO
$3.50 for a 200g portion

Ingredients : Pork tongue, duck gizzard, carrot, green peas, barley, brown rice

TOFU QUICHE
$2.50 for a 100g sliceIngredients : Tofu, egg, potato, carrot, spinach, cheese

LIVER CAKE
Temporarily Not Available

Ingredients : Duck liver, potato, pumpkin, rice flour, egg

Natural Supplements

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EGG SHELL POWDER

$4.00 for every 100g

Dried, ground and sifted. Essential calcium for dogs on full HCF or BARF diet.

OILS BLEND

$2.00 for every 100ml

A blend of edible oils rich in anti-oxidants, Omega 3 and Omega 6 to boost immunity

GOLDEN FLAXSEED

$2.00 for every 50g

Flaxseed is a very rich source of Omega 3 which helps to boost immunity.

Pastry Treats

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These aren't available on a regular basis as we haven't the time to cook and bake. However, if you would like to give your dogs a special treat, do contact us.

NUTTY OATS

Ingredients : Flour, rolled oats, peanut, butter, egg

CHEESY BITES Ingredients : Flour, cheddar cheese, fresh herbs, butter, egg

Side Menu

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These are pictures of some of the food and bakes we have made upon request. If you want something new or special for your dog, please do let us know.

These mutton meatballs were a special request from someone who thought that meatballs might be a fun meal for her furbaby.

These cookies were made for a doggy Valentine's Day party.

A soupy meal for an old but beloved companion who was suffering an assortment of ailments, including liver and kidney disease. This dish was made with pork, carrot, cauliflower and wolfberries in a herbal broth.

This Pork Roulade was last year's Christmas special. It was certainly a big hit!

Don't let appearances fool you. It's all meat inside this cake disguised with a dollop of icing and ground peanut.

Nutrition & Health

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There is a lot of confusion over the dietary needs of dogs. At Woofy's Choice, we approach this conundrum with the conviction that dogs need more protein than they do carbohydrate or fibre. Plenty of common sense is also exercised when we concoct our menus.

All our home cooked meals are a complete meal in themselves. Just like with people, we need to ensure that our dogs have nutritionally balanced diets by giving them every type of meat, fish, grains, carbo and vegetable in moderation. This is to ensure that they get enough vitamins and minerals they need.

Some things that dogs don't need extra of are :

Sodium - Unlike humans, dogs have no ability to process sodium. This mineral is naturally present in meats and fish, and that is all our dogs need. This is why our food does not contain added sodium in the form of salt as too much of it can cause liver and kidney problems.

Sugar - Actually, who needs extra sugar? We all get enough sugar through complex carbohydrates like rice and flour. These break down into sugars and if not burnt up, will become fats. Who needs those, right?

Fibre - Dogs can't process fibre. We give them vegetables for the vitamins and minerals but not for fibre. Any vegetable given to our canine companions must be broken up or softened so that they can be digested and passed out without causing any harm to their internal organs.

Is my dog overweight?

You'd be surprised how many people don't realise that their dog is overweight. They tell us that their dogs don't seem to be full after one portion of food, so they give another. What we need to realise is that dogs are animals with animal instincts. If we make the mistake of humanising them, we are jeopardising their health.

In the wild, animals eat for survival. If there is food, they will gorge themselves just in case they don't get any for the next week or two. Dogs, though domesticated, have retained those instincts. They will gorge. But for what? Their next meal is in a few hours. But they don't know that. So they continue to gorge until we get a roly poly fellow that can barely walk on their 4 tiny paws.

An overweight dog faces problems that overweight humans don't face. We know that obesity adds stress on our heart, liver, kidney, lungs and joints. Apart from those, dogs have the added complication of spinal disorders. They do not stand upright like humans do, hence their centre of gravity is at the spine. Being overweight puts a lot of pressure on their spine which could lead to hip dysplasia.

How do you tell if your dog is overweight?

1) With your dog in a standing position, put your hands around its chest area.
2) Run your fingers over the chest. You should be able to feel its ribs and count them, but not see them.
3) If you can't feel their ribs, it's time to put your dog on a diet.

Remember, obesity in dogs is a HUMAN problem, not a canine problem. DO NOT OVERFEED YOUR DOG!

Nutritional info on our main ingredients

BEEF is an excellent source of protein and very rich in minerals like zinc, selenium, phosphorous, potassium and magnesium. It is one of the best sources of Vitamins B6 and B12, niacin and riboflavin. Niacin is a cancer-preventive vitamin and in humans, it protects against Alzheimer's disease and other age-related cognitive decline. Beef is good for bones and teeth. It enhances immunity against infections and prevents blood vessel walls from damaging.

PORK has a high mineral content of phosphorous, selenium, sodium, zinc, potassium and copper. Selenium is an essential component in building immunity and aiding thyroid hormone metabolism. Pork is also highly enriched with Vitamins B6 and B12, thiamin, niacin and riboflavin. Pork is good for skin, eyes, nervous system, bones and mental performance. It also contains essential antioxidants which increase immunity.

CHICKEN is an excellent source of protein and the vitamin niacin. It contains significant amounts of many minerals, including selenium, iron, zinc, phosphorous and magnesium. It is also a good souce of Vitamin B6 which plays a key role in cardiovascular health.

MUTTON is an excellent source of protein, Vitamin B12 and a good source of iron. It is also known to be a hypoallergen.

FISH is a good source of protein and extremely rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

EGGS are rich in minerals, protein and vitamins and is basically a complete food in itself. It is one of the very few foods that contain Vitamin D which is essential for healthy bone growth.

GRAINS like rice, barley and oats are rich sources of protein, phosphorous and iron.

POTATO is a complex carbohydrate rich in Vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron and phosphorous. It also contains Vitamins A, B and P.

CARROT is an excellent source of beta-carotene which is converted to Vitamin A by the body. It also contains a large amount of Vitamin K. The nutritional content of carrots makes it good for eye disorders, cataract, tooth disorders, skin care, arthritis, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea.

TOMATOES are a storehouse of many minerals and vitamins. However, the highlight of a tomato is the presence of lycopene, the element that gives the tomato its red colour. Lycopene is found to prevent certain types of cancer, especially prostrate cancer. Lycopene is also a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants boost our immunity by enhancing the strength of our body cells to fight against infections. Cooking the tomato brings out and breaks down the lycopene, making it more easily absorbed by the body.

PUMPKIN is very high in carotenoids which are very good at neutralising free radicals.

FAQs

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Before we go into FAQs, we just wanted to say that we only provide for mainland Singapore.

Thanks to our overseas friends who have expressed interest in our food and treats but we're sorry that we are not able to parcel post items due to handling and storage concerns, not to mention laws on importation of foodstuff.

Now on to the most frequently asked questions....

Q : What is your minimum order and do you deliver?
A : We do include free deliveries for orders above $100.00. Our minimum order is $40.00 and if you want delivery, that would be a $10.00 flat rate to any point in Singapore. Otherwise, you can collect the items yourself at Serangoon or Hougang. If you are along our delivery route, we would be happy to send the food to you at no extra cost at our convenience.

Q : How do I place my order?
A : Please email me at woofys_choice@hotmail.com.

Q : When should I place my order and when will the food be delivered/collected?
A : Delivery/Collection is on Thursday and/or Friday evenings. Orders should be placed by Friday as the food is purchased and prepared on Saturday and Sunday. Flexibility on delivery day/time will be exercised where possible upon request.

Q : Do you do postage?
A : No, absolutely not. Proper handling and storage of food is necessary to ensure that you do not receive contaminated or spoilt food. Once the food leaves our hands, we lose control of how it is handled and stored. We will not take the risk of the food lying under a heap of mail at the General Post Office and thereafter travelling around Singapore in a van or scooter in the heat.

Q : I don't have time to cook for my dog. Can you provide package meals?
A : Sure. Let us know your dog's dietary constraints if any, and food intake and we will work out a meal plan.

Q : I'm planning a party. Do you do catering?
A : I'm afraid not. But if you need food for a pawty, do email me and we'll work something out.

Q : Do you do doggy cakes?
A : Sorry, no.

Q : Do you cater to dogs with special dietary needs?
A : Yes, we do. We've done special dishes for dogs with kidney problems, skin disorders and also soft meals for dogs with weak teeth.

WORLD ANIMAL DAY

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WAD2010

THE BENEFICIARIES
Mdm Ellen is a senior citizen who had been single-handedly looking after 120 cats and 3 dogs in her rented house until earlier this year when the authorities repossessed the house for development. She and her animals suddenly found themselves homeless but through the help of some kind souls, she is now renting kennel space from a pet farm in Pasir Ris. She lives from hand to mouth in the kennels with the animals.

Gentle Paws is a group of volunteers who are also renting kennel space from the pet farm. They practically built the kennel themselves, spending much time, energy and effort in making the kennel liveable for the 38 dogs they care for. Apart from giving these dogs the basic needs of food and lodging, they invest a lot of time and effort to train the dogs, going a step further to help them be a joy to their adopters.

THE COLLABORATION
Loving Pets and Woofy's Choice will tap the warm generosity and love for animals of their respective clients to donate food to the shelters.

THE CAUSE
For every four 9.1kg bag of Country Value kitty kibbles donated, Loving Pets will donate 1 bag. For every 12 bags, Loving Pets will donate 4 bags to Mdm Ellen.

For every 10kg of minced pork donated, Woofy's Choice will put donate the $$ amount equivalent to 1kg of minced pork towards buying rice for Gentle Paws.

THE RESULT

THE TOTAL
Mdm Ellen will receive a total of 39 bags of Country Value.
Gentle Paws will receive a total of 218.5kg of pork and $131 worth of rice.

THANK YOU for providing the cats and dogs their meals for the next few months and for giving the shelter owners and volunteers a short respite from their constant worrying where the next meal is coming from.

WAD2009

BENEFICIARIES - MettaCattery & Mdm Wong's Shelter

This year, Woofy's Choice celebrated World Animal Day (October 4th) by consolidating sponsorships for cooked food as well as fresh minced beef for 2 animal shelters in Singapore.

These shelters are privately owned and face high running costs in addition to the challenge of rescuing breeding dogs and abandoned pets. We try to help by donating food not only to give the dogs and cats a special treat, but to lighten, if only for a moment, the heavy financial costs borne by the shelter owners.

Thanks to the unfailing generosity of animal lovers in Singapore, MettaCattery received a total of 255 Woofy Burgers and Mdm Wong's Shelter will receive 123.2kg of fresh minced beef.

Sponsors are (in alphabetical order) :

Aana Hor - 1kg MWS
Alverene Tan - 5.5kg MWS
Ang Zhen Wei - 1kg MWS, 3 burgers MC
Annie Poh - 2kg MWS, 6 burgers MC
Anonymous - 10kg MWS
Bernard Loh - 3 burgers MC
Bindi Choy - 5kg MWS
Chris Tang - 5.5kg MWS
Eric Yong - 10kg MWS, 30 burgers MC
Esther Lim - 1kg MWS
Geraldine Alexis - 3 burgers MC
Fayth (in memoriam) - 11kg MWS
Jane Ng - 1kg MWS, 3 burgers MC
Lim Bee Lian - 9 burgers MC
Loving Pets - 15 burgers MC
Maggie Charn - 2kg MWS
moomoo cow - 5kg MWS
Nelly Ng - 11kg MWS
Ng Chiew Har - 10kg MWS
Peiling - 1kg MWS
Phay Ling - 5.5kg MWS
Polly - 10kg MWS, 30 burgers MC
Rachel & Jennifer - 3kg MWS, 10 burgers MC
rando - 45 burgers MC
Serene Teo - 6 burgers MC
Terry - 30 burgers MC
Yvonne Kwek - 11kg MWS

Total sponsorship to Mdm Wong's Shelter - 112kg
Add : 10% additional from from Woofy's Choice - 123.2kg fresh minced beef

Total sponsorship to MettaCattery - 193 Woofy Burgers
Add : 62 free Woofy Burgers donated back - 255 Woofy Burgers

THANK YOU!!

Contact Us

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We would be very happy to hear from you. Please email us at woofys_choice@hotmail.com.