While others rest or spend time with family, the 43-year-old can be found by the roadside here, standing for up to 12 hours at a stretch – in the heat or rain – with a simple goal: to help stray animals find a home.
Despite working full-time at an entertainment agency, Poh continues to devote his days off to rescuing abandoned animals and placing them in safer environments.
Poh said relying on social media alone is not enough, especially for mixed-breed puppies that often struggle to attract attention.
“I’ve tried rehoming them through social media, but the response is limited. Sometimes no one even asks about them,” he told FMT.
“So I have to go out to the streets, where more people can see them.”
It is the small, difficult moments that have stayed with him over the years, especially seeing strays injured or killed on the road.
“It breaks my heart every time it happens. If we can help, why not give them a chance to live in a proper home?”
His latest effort began when a stray dog in his neighbourhood gave birth to 11 puppies. Within just two weeks, Poh managed to find homes for eight of them – a small victory that keeps him going.
Now, his focus is on the remaining three.
Helping him along the way is his neighbour, Parimala Balakrishnan, 53, who has been caring for the puppies since they were born.
“I don’t think anyone else would do what Francis does. He stands from morning until night for these animals – it’s something extraordinary,” she said, describing him as funny, humble and kind.
After 12 years, his routine has not changed much – and neither has his belief that even small efforts can make a difference.
Still, this time, the process has taken longer than usual. It has been 14 weeks, and Poh admits he is beginning to worry as the puppies grow older, which could make it harder for them to be adopted.
Still, he remains hopeful that the public will help spread the word about this mission.
“There are only three puppies left, and I really hope they can find new homes as soon as possible,” he concluded.
If you wish to adopt, kindly contact Poh via Facebook or Instagram.