Malaysia Veterinary Forum (Archive)

Asterix · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 36 Location: Kuala Lumpur

Ok, finally I'm gonna voice out about something that happened 3 years ago..in Kampung Pandan area. Behind my aunt's house, there was about 5-8 illegal "habitation" and each of the house owners owns at least a dog. Since the government dont want any illegal houses on their land, they gave everyone a home in a nearby flat where you're not allowed to bring in your pets. The sad part is..the dog owners just abandon their dogs and move out...and the place where "hancured" few days after.

All the dogs(abt 7-9) were kinda lost and all of em gather behind my aunt's house. She's dog lover but you cant take care of 7-9 dogs if you're a total stranger to em right?..so she called SPCA. Guess what they said to her..."Maaf ye..Puan bawa semua anjing tu dtang sini selepas tu Puan kena donate" and they told her they cant simply come and take all th dogs away.

My aunt was disappointed. One day, rain falls heavily and all the dogs disappeared. Til now, I have no clue what happened to all the dogs.
Can I blame SPCA or memang they respond in such manner?...

Dr Nat · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1834 Location: Klang Valley

SPCA receives about 1000 animals to their shelter every month. They simply cannot afford to go out there to catch dogs roaming about, in terms of funds and labour. But SPCA will accept it if you bring the dogs there yourself, or if you've caught the dogs and get SPCA to send transport over to pick them up (with some extra donation). Actually, roaming/stray dogs are the responsibility of the local councils. Your aunt should have directed her call to them instead.

However, in reality, those abandoned dogs would really have no chance to live. If caught by local municipal councils, those dogs will be euthanised if no one claims them. If sent to SPCA or other shelters, they might have a slim chance of getting adopted. But really, people would rather get a new pup than adult dogs that are not familiar to them. The best chance for these kind of dogs, is if a caring individual takes care of them and finds homes for them.

Dr. TanDY · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:52 am Post subject:

I totally agree with Dr Nat. With little resources, SPCA has done their best to care for the stray dogs and cats. Asterix, if you free, how about volunteer or pay a visit to them? You will know what I mean :-)

Asterix · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 36 Location: Kuala Lumpur

Dr. TanDY wrote: I totally agree with Dr Nat. With little resources, SPCA has done their best to care for the stray dogs and cats. Asterix, if you free, how about volunteer or pay a visit to them? You will know what I mean :-)

Oh k...I think I get the point already. I tried volunteering once but that was 3 years ago. Planning to start again after my first monthly exam. Btw Dr Tan and Dr Nat...you guys have any clue how I can reach or call local council?

Sorry for the late reply..baru start to stay in hostel...but I will try my best to be online.

Dr Nat · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1834 Location: Klang Valley

The contact numbers for the local councils are located in the lost dog section.
http://vet.com.my/viewtopic.php?t=1063

azahar54 · Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Ipoh, Perak

Looking after the welfare of our fellow creations like dogs is everybody's business and responsibility. It is just not anyone's or anybody' particular responsibility.

We human should be civilized enough to give back to those dogs that have served and loved us. Some of us just abandoned their dogs when they think that they (the dogs) are of no more use to them. They, without thinking, will just abandon puppies by the dumpsite when they could not cope with the number.

Remember, Malaysia will never be recognized as a developed nation until and unless we take good care of our animals!

Dr HanMRCVS · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 557 Location: Johor Bahru

i sometimes wonder if these stray animals can talk, what would they say to us humans. will it kind words or will they hurl much vulgarities at humans who abused them?

nekochan · Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 62

azahar54 wrote:
Remember, Malaysia will never be recognized as a developed nation until and unless we take good care of our animals!

that the entire nations' mindset/mentality.... have to change,

even the great USA, developed nation, i don't think they have good laws
to protect the dogs there, ppl who fight dogs/abuse them are charge with
a misdemeanor just like a slap on the hand...

later i will post a link to a documentary, and u guys can be the judge...

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there is a piece of land near mid valley megamall, opp DOME cafe entrance,
bus stop, last time i think they used it as a place to store duno wht,
now they r constructing something on it, looks like flyover kinda road system.
i saw 2 mongrels loitering near the land, jz bside the road when they started
to clear the land, that was last week, this morning i saw the 2 dogs again around that area, they have started to move away... not sure where they will end up n' their fate.

just one of the many cases tht happens e'day......