World · East Asia & Pacific · 3 hrs ago
Parhan the Cat’s Return to Senayan City Delayed for Hospital Treatment
Parhan was not returned to Senayan City in Jakarta on November 12, as an agreement had planned.
The cat had been adopted after living as a community cat near the shopping centre, and his adoption drew public criticism after people said he appeared to lose weight.
The adopter says Parhan needs hospital care, based on an examination by an independent veterinarian, according to Jakarta Cat Lovers.
The return plan followed a November 9 mediation agreement witnessed by Jakarta’s food, marine and agriculture agency.
Animal welfare advocates want the delay explained and have also called for independent checks of medical information shared online about Parhan.
They say some details, including his FIV status, need clarification.
His return will be discussed when his health allows, based on veterinary advice.
Parhan, a community cat from Senayan City in Central Jakarta, was not returned to the site as agreed.
Jakarta Cat Lovers said a veterinary examination found that Parhan needed hospitalisation and intensive medical care.
The return had been scheduled for November 12 under an agreement reached in mediation on November 9.
Animal Defender Indonesia founder Doni Herdaru Tona questioned the cancellation and called for clarification and independent medical verification.
The adopter and Jakarta Cat Lovers said the return would be discussed again when Parhan was well enough to leave hospital.
- Who
- Parhan, the adopter, Jakarta Cat Lovers and animal-welfare community members including Animal Defender Indonesia founder Doni Herdaru Tona.
- What
- Parhan’s agreed return to Senayan City was postponed because Jakarta Cat Lovers said he needed hospital treatment.
- When
- The return was scheduled for November 12, 2026. The report was published on November 13.
- Where
- Senayan City, Central Jakarta; Parhan’s treatment location was not stated.
- Why
- Jakarta Cat Lovers said a veterinary examination recommended hospitalisation and intensive medical care.
Jakarta Cat Lovers and the adopter
Animal Defender Indonesia
Reason for delay
Jakarta Cat Lovers and the adopter
Jakarta Cat Lovers said a veterinary examination found Parhan needed hospitalisation and intensive care before he could be returned.
Animal Defender Indonesia
Doni Herdaru Tona questioned why the agreed return was cancelled and called for clarification and independent medical verification.
An agreement on Parhan’s return was reached in mediation, according to Doni Herdaru Tona.
Parhan was due to be returned to Senayan City under the agreement.
Detik reported that the return had not taken place and that Jakarta Cat Lovers said Parhan needed hospital treatment.
- Cat
- Parhan
- Return location
- Senayan City, Central Jakarta
- Mediation agreement
- November 9, 2026
- Scheduled return
- November 12, 2026
- Medical recommendation
- Hospitalisation and intensive treatment
What people are saying
We regret it if an agreement made together is not carried out. For us, this is not merely about where Parhan will be, but also about respecting the process, the agreement, responsibility, and Parhan’s best interests.
Based on the examination results and medical recommendations, Parhan currently needs hospitalisation and further intensive medical treatment.