Keep us safe ...

I saw these on the Facebook, one about dogs and one about cats. It's sad that these animals' lives & well-being are very much dependent on how we humans behave / react / formulate laws & by-laws.

For the dog -

(source : SPCA Malaysia)

For the cat -

SPCA'S EMERGENCY RESCUE CALL LINE

Message from

SPCA Selangor, Malaysia

Hi all, if there is an urgent case e.g. dog involved in accident/ trapped/ etc please call us at 4256-5312/ 4253-5179 instead of posting on FB. This will allow us to respond to the case faster, unfortunately we don't have 24-hour rescue services so we will need to try and attend to it within office hours. Save our phone number, folks!

Kids with a big heart for unfortunate animals

This is yet another example of a caring child (with equally caring and responsible parents) who asked her friends to bring food and donations for SPCA instead of presents

Excerpt from SPCA newsletter:

Kind Kids celebrate birthdays in aid of SPCA!

Katie Gorden is a compassionate kid – she invited her friends to her birthday party at Aquaria KLCC recently, and asked them to bring pet food and pet items for the animals in SPCA instead of gifts for herself! This generous girl managed to collect a big amount of pet supplies for the animals, which she happily donated to the SPCA Selangor animal shelter! 

Ariana Eimer had also celebrated her 6th birthday on the 28th of March, and had invited her classmates from the AISM and her other friends. Instead of bringing presents she had asked in her invitation for donations for the SPCA's dogs and cats. The large majority of her friends donated generously, and the average donation was RM50 per child!  Ariana collected a sum of RM1,017.00 that day which she
donated to SPCA proudly.

We would like to thank these two Kind Kids for their generosity and kindness in giving the best gift of all – the gift of love to our animal friends!

Condolences to the family of Tan Sri Dr. Saleha Ali, patron of SPCA

Sad news from SPCA (but with an interesting snippet on Muslims owning dogs)-
 

Passing of our Patron, Tan Sri Dr Saleha Ali -  A tribute from the Committee

SPCA received the sad news on the 21st of March, 2011 that SPCA Patron Tan Sri Dr Saleha Ali had passed away peacefully after a long illness. Replacing her late brother, Tun Ismail Ali as our previous patron, TSZ has been our esteemed Patron for over a decade. Despite her busy and hectic schedule, she was also Patron of numerous Charities and organisations and supported them throughout her illness.

Trained in the UK in her formative years, TSZ was molded into a lady of compassion and a woman of substance. As the sister-in-law of Tun Dr Mahathir, TSZ nonetheless worked tireless to support the underprivileged in Malaysia, animals included! TSZ loved dogs and owned 2 beautiful Labradors, called Goldie and Degold, who were her constant companions when her husband passed away. Throughout her illness while in hospital, she constantly asked if her darlings were fed and bathed! She tried to fight the misconception that Muslims cannot own dogs and highlighted that other Muslims in countries that embrace Islam owned dogs and, while dogs are najis, they are not haram. Dogs are used for protecting their property and family and hence, widely accepted in Muslim families.
 TSZ was certainly a beacon of illumination in this country that has unfortunately vilified dogs erroneously. It has been her fervent hope that dogs, especially the pitiful stray dogs, be humanely treated. Such was her dedication and compassion! I hope that Malaysians will take the lead, just like her, in building a humane society, free from animal cruelty. For when we sow kindness and compassion towards animals, we also sow kindness and compassion to human beings. She will be missed.

Christine Chin-Radford
SPCA Selangor Chairman, on behalf of the SPCA Selangor Committee

Animal Welfare Legislation & CSI Workshop

What are the laws protecting animals in Malaysia?
What evidence CAN & CANNOT be used in the court to charge the animal abusers.

For anyone interested in animal welfare - from animal rescuers who might want to gather information/evidence to charge the perpetrators to vets who want to know how they can provide expect evidence, to the layman who want to know how they can be of help.

• Know about photographic evidence & crime scene investigation methods
• Know how to apply legislation to bring abusers to justice

Organised by Global Animal Welfare Solutions and SPCA Selangor

Limited to 15 participants per day. RM50 per day.
Conducted in a shophouse next to SPCA @Ampang
19-20 March 10am - 2pm

email : glyn@gaws.co.uk

Animal Communication Foundation Workshop

Animal Communicator Rosina Maria Arquati will be conducting a 2-day Animal Communication Foundation Workshop in Malaysia (KL) on 26 & 27 Feb 2011! The Workshop will give you the basic skills to communicate with your animals.

Following content will be included:

• Clearing Blockages
• Grounding
• Opening you to intuitive impressions
• Telepathic abilities and
• Connecting with your Animals
• Essences of Animals
• Code of Ethics
• Meditation
• Case studies
• Solving Problems
• Animals who have left the planet
• Use of crystals for animals

Workshop Fee: RM800 (For the 2-full days Workshop)
Enquiries/Registration: (+012) 302 7658
Email: happydogz13@gmail.com

For more information about Rosina, her work, and sharing over the years of experiences, kindly visit her website: http://rosina.wordpress.com/

(from SPCA newsletter)

YEAR OF THE RABBIT

Like SPCA, I too worry each time the Chinese New Year comes around, esp. when this year is the year of the Rabbit. Why? Haven't u seen pet shops 'stocking up' on cute, furry rabbits?

One thing the pet shops dont tell u. RABBIT SHIT STINKS MAY MORE TIMES THAN OTHER PETS. You will have to dispose of it FREQUENTLY. Even if you can stand it, can your family members /housemates/neighbours take it? I know.. We've kept rabbits b4!

What happens when Chap Goh Meh comes (end of CNY celebrations) what's gonna happen to the rabbits. Who's gonna feed them, change their dirty, smelly litter bin?? Just leave it to one side & hope it will die? -- you so busy mah , where got time, very tired when u comes home after work, traffic jam?

What about 'left over stock" (un-sold rabbits that grow bigger by the day, no longer cute / saleable?). By buying pets from pet shop, YOU ARE ENCOURAGING MORE BREEDING, MORE BIRTHS when the pounds, animal shelters r full to the brim with abandoned pets of all sizes, breeds and cuteness!

PLEASE, JUST BUY STUFFED TOYS- LAH!

I'd like to think that PEOPLE ARE NOT SO HEARTLESS, but just CLUELESS about what consequences their actions will have... So that is why I continue with this blog (as and when the need to EDUCATE / MAKE A PLEA ..arises)

Here's an article about the situation (if u still think.. ala..what's the fuss, small matter only..) :

During festive seasons, the rate of pets being surrendered increases by 30%-40% while the number of adoptions declines. Thousands of pets had to be put down by the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) last year.

• “People are on long breaks and don’t want to spend money on boarding their pets. Many animals in the shelter are there because their owners didn’t realise how much time it takes to care for them. This is irresponsible behaviour."

• On average, the SPCA receives an average of 600-700 animals a month, with only 90-150 getting adopted in the same period. Last year, 8,299 animals were brought in but only 1,790 adopted. Because of this imbalance, many animals have to be put to sleep – the shelter’s last resort.“We have a bad reputation because of this,” admits Jacinta.

• She says that while some pet owners are just irresponsible, others surrender their pets because of valid reasons - they are moving to an apartment or flat, moving out of the country, some have too many pets or even because of neighbours’ complaints.

• She says that trend is for box of puppies or kittens coming in. Of the 8,299 animals brought in last year, 3,526 were kittens while 2,376 were puppies. For this reason, SPCA encourages neutering of pets to prevent the unwanted birth of more animals.

• Jacinta adds that animals are also brought in by good Samaritans who sometimes find them in drains for instance. These days the SPCA tells people to get their pets rehomed before surrendering them. “The SPCA should only be the last option,” says Jacinta. In any case, those wanting to surrender their pets are charged RM150 for dogs and RM50 for cats. “This is so that people take time to consider other alternatives,” she says.

Excerpt from SPCA's interview in the Star Paper

SPCA news: Rehoming To Bentong - Lotus Life Liberation Park

Rehoming To Bentong

3 more dogs – Hercules (a pet abandoned in a PJ market), Blackie (an old male community pet that was rescued after being dragged behind a car intentionally) and Whitey (rescued stray that had a huge maggot wound) have been rehomed by SPCA in the Lotus Life Liberation Park in Bentong at the end of December!

Mid-December, a previous batch of 5 Last Chance dogs from SPCA were also transported by LLLP estate manager Shahrul and her husband Jorg to the beautiful sanctuary – currently home to more than 60 dogs, 20 cats, 70 goats, 60 cows, 130 ducks, 110 chicken, 2000 turtles and thousands of fish.

In total, LLLP will be taking 15 dogs from SPCA!

SPCA : WHAT TO DO WHEN A BIRD FLIES INTO YOUR HOUSE & OTHER ANIMAL DILEMMAS

WHAT TO DO WHEN A BIRD FLIES INTO YOUR HOUSE & OTHER ANIMAL DILEMMAS – by Wong Ee Lynn

Sometimes birds and insects end up inside our homes by mistake. While this can be an exciting incident for pets and young children, the stress of finding itself trapped in a human home can cause great distress to wild birds. Some may crash into walls and windows, injuring themselves badly in the process.

When a bird flies into your house, take these steps to prevent further distress, injury and death:

1. Switch off all fans IMMEDIATELY. Birds often try to escape by flying up towards the ceiling and many die upon coming in contact with fan blades.

2. If you have companion cats and dogs, remove them from the area and confine them to their kennels, cages or an escape-proof room immediately.

3. If the bird is in the kitchen, switch off the stove, cookerhood and any other heat-generating appliances that may harm the bird should it collide with the appliance. Cover all pots, pans and kettles that have hot food or liquids in them.

4. Open all the doors and windows to enable the bird's escape. Close all doors to other rooms to stop the bird from becoming more confused and flying deeper into the house.

5. Do not use loud noises, sticks or hard objects to chase the bird out. Use your hands to gently push, pick up or direct the bird towards and open door or window. If the bird appears stunned or injured, throw a light towel over the bird and gently pick up the bird. Inspect the bird for injuries.

6. Injured birds should be brought to a vet for treatment. Birds that are merely stunned can be brought outside and released. Be on the lookout for dogs and cats that may be waiting to pounce on a dazed bird.

Q: I FOUND A BABY BIRD THAT HAS FALLEN OUT OF ITS NEST. WHAT DO I DO?
A: The first choice is always to return a baby animal to its parents. Try to locate the nest and put the nestling back in it.

Q: WON'T THE MOTHER BIRD KNOW THAT I'VE TOUCHED HER BABY AND REJECT THE BABY?
A: The majority of birds do not have a highly developed sense of smell. They will not "smell" a human and reject the nestling if you replace it in the proper nest. Put the bird back in its nest and walk away. Do not hang around the nest, whistling or chirping to attract the mother bird's attention. Go indoors and wait for an hour. The mother bird will generally return to check on its baby when she feels it is safe to do so.

Q: I SPOTTED A BABY TREE SHREW / CIVET /BIRD / MACAQUE / SOME OTHER WILD ANIMAL LOOKING LOST AND WITHOUT ITS PARENTS. DO I PICK IT UP AND BRING IT HOME?
A: If you spot an animal on its own, particularly a young or juvenile animal that appears to be deserted or in difficulty, do not try to catch it right away. Observe its behaviour for 20 minutes. In the case of a young or juvenile animal, it may simply be waiting for a parent to return. Remember, adult animals will often leave their young to hunt for food and return within a short period of time to feed/care for the offspring.

If the animal is obviously injured, call PERHILITAN or any wildlife rescue centre for assistance. Injured wild animals can be dangerous and need special handling. If you need to bring an injured wild animal to the vet or to the PERHILITAN office, be sure to wear protective gear before handling the animal. A long-sleeved shirt, gloves and eye protection (glasses, sunglasses or goggles) are essential. Cover the injured animal with a towel, wrap the towel around the animal's feet/claws/talons, and pick the animal up gently. Put the animal in a box (with holes punched into the sides or top for air). Bring the animal to the vet or PERHILITAN office with as little disturbance as possible. This means no lifting the box lid to peek at the animal every few seconds! The less the animal sees of you, the less stress it will experience. Good luck!

ABSOLUT 18@8 To Benefit SPCA!

ABSOLUT vodka, the leading international premium vodka brand, is once again extending its association with the Malaysian art community by collaborating with the Wei-Ling Gallery on the milestone 5th incarnation of its 18@8 Art Exhibition.

Wei-Ling Gallery Director, Lim Wei-Ling said, “The 18@8 exhibition has become a definitive event on the Malaysian art scene as it consistently features contemporary artists who have made waves in the preceding year and will be the ones to watch out for in the year ahead. A veritable smorgasbord of talent adorns the artist line-up every year, bringing together new and familiar talent alike.

“Over the years, each 18@8 exhibition has had a different theme to inspire the artists to push boundaries to come up with works which are both compelling and iconic and allows them to experiment with new themes and ideas. This collaboration with ABSOLUT is bound to inspire them further”, she added.

For 2010, Wei-Ling Gallery has teamed up with ABSOLUT Vodka who have a long and illustrious association with art worldwide to co-present ABSOLUT 18@8. The exhibition, now in its fifth edition will bring together some of the country’s most established and cutting-edge artists in one of the most awaited shows on the art calendar that will include all art mediums ranging from paintings and sculptures to installations and video and will take place from November 30th 2010 - January 2nd 2011 at Wei-Ling Gallery.

Absolut 18@8 will feature the artworks of artists young and established such as Ivan Lam, Anurendra Jegadeva, Chee Meng, Hamidi Hadi, Annabelle Ng, Al Khuzairie Ali, Chee Eng Hong, Chee Way, Cheng Yeng Pheng, Cheong Tuck Wai, Choy Chun Wei, Chin Kong Yee, Faizal Suhif, Gan Tee Sheng, Stephen Menon, Yau Bee Ling and Yim Yen Sum.

In addition to this there is a special project where each artist will be creating an original artwork using the Absolut bottle and this part of the project entitled Absolut 18@8 Bottles will be exhibited concurrently at the concourse of the Gardens Mall.

A private auction will be held on 8th December 2010 in which a portion of the proceeds from sale of the Absolut 18@8 Bottles will go to SPCA Selangor. “I think the SPCA is doing a wonderful job and with this auction I am happy that The Gardens Mall is doing its part in giving abandoned and abused animals a better quality of living” The Gardens Mall Marketing Director Gabrielle Tan said.

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Reve .. A farewell

Although I did not know Reve personally as I only sometimes visit SPCA but news of her death in a sad & very mysterious way and the stories of her work in animal rescue, care & welfare deeply touched me.

I would like all readers to know this wonderful lady:

Tribute To Reve : I Won't Say Goodbye, My Friend
By Wong Ee Lynn, SPCA Senior Volunteer

Marie Reve Moine, nee Van Renterghem
(28th August 1954 - 2nd July 2010)

Photo courtesy of Marianne Alvisse

"You and I will meet again
When we're least expecting it
One day in some far off place
I will recognise your face
I won't say goodbye my friend
For you and I will meet again."
- Tom Petty, "You and I Will Meet Again".

Death doesn't change relationships, and relationships do not end with death. Reve's untimely demise on 2nd July 2010 does not change the fact that she will always remain on record as one of my best friends. Reve was such a wonderful, giving, charming and selfless person that she changed lives permanently, and always for the better. But Reve was also a passionate, eccentric, outspoken and excitable person -- things always happened to her. She had a strong sense of justice and moral conviction that led her into all sorts of adventures and misadventures.

Reve was a dedicated volunteer and tireless animal welfare campaigner. We first met at the SPCA shelter in 1997. I was a student then, and would take the town bus to the SPCA after classes to spend an hour or two helping out with animal care work. I walked through the SPCA gates one day to find a lady of European descent in the Hospital (which was then in the front section of the shelter, where the Charity Shop is now) handfeeding the puppies mushy food. I asked if I could help her, and she helped me prepare another bowl of food to feed the puppies with. The rest, as they say, is history.

I look back on our 13-14 years of friendship, and I realise that I am blessed to have many fond memories of the time Reve and I spent together. I remember the time she rescued me from the boxer who went berserk and clamped his jaws on my right shoulder. Reve pried the dog's jaws open in spite of the obvious danger, and the dog bit her instead, causing her palm and fingers to bleed.

I remember the birthdays and Christmases we celebrated at the shelter, and the treats and presents we would bring the animals on special occasions. I remember how Reve and I would dash about, soaked to the skin, covering the cages of the animals with plastic or reinforced canvas sheeting each time it rained heavily.

I remember how Reve and I formed an Underground Railroad of sorts for unwanted animals, and would bring home particularly sick and vulnerable animals. I remember how we would rejoice and hug each other each time one of our foster animals were adopted. "It was meant to be, my dear, it was meant to be," Reve would tell me. "The little one, she came to you for a reason."

I remember how Reve would kiss each animal goodnight after we returned them to their enclosures and got ready to lock up for the night. "Goodnight, my darlings", Reve would say. "I pray tomorrow gonna be your lucky day". We started calling it the "Lucky Day Prayer". Sometimes it worked. Sometimes all the animals needed was a little help: a bath, a grooming session, a relocation from the Pounds or Sick Bay to the Front Area, where they would be more likely to catch the attention of visitors.

I remember our final big adventure, when Reve and I climbed up the roof of the Cattery to attempt to rescue a black kitten who was stuck on a beam above the kennels. In the end, it was Muniandy who successfully retrieved the kitten from the beam, but it was Reve who managed to get the kitten adopted the very next day.

Reve was as kind and generous to people as she was to animals. I remember Reve's concern for visitors who had to be consoled after having to give up badly injured strays they found on the road, knowing that the suffering animal would have to be put down. I remember how Reve would go out of her way to help a friend. I remember the late night phone calls I received from Reve to seek legal advice and assistance for friends in trouble.

One of the best things about Reve is that she was always very demonstrative of her love and affection to those around her, human or animal. We knew she loved us, and we weren't self-conscious about letting her know we love her too. I am glad that I had the opportunity to tell Reve, when she was still alive, how much I love her and that I am grateful and proud to have her as one of my best friends.

I remember how Reve would praise and thank bashful young volunteers who helped out at the shelter as part of their school community service programmes. I remember how Reve would throw birthday parties for our general workers and surprise the staff with cakes and flowers on their birthdays.

It is tragic that such a remarkable and beautiful person as Reve was taken from us so violently and so soon. There isn't a day that I do not think of Reve, and wonder if there will ever be a closure to the mystery of her death. My days are dark without her. I am tired of being told to be strong; tired of being told that time heals all wounds. My strength could not bring Reve back. Time could not undo the grave injustice done to a woman who has done so much good and saved so many animal lives. I hope that one day, there will be justice for Reve and peace of mind for her family and friends.

Reve, you will always be remembered and honoured by your friends and all the lives you have touched. You gave new meaning to the words 'dedication' and 'friendship'. The legacy you left is that of love. I know you are not alone now, for you must have been greeted at the Rainbow Bridge by hundreds, if not thousands, of animals who learned of love for the first time from you. Go towards the light now, Reve, for the angels are waiting to receive one of their own.

~ Rest In Peace, dearest Reve. ~

SPCA;S PAWTY

The dogs are SAVED!

I was having a heavy heart knowing the 15 Dec deadline (literally- dead-line!) for the Klang dogs was approaching. if no one, claims them, they all will be destroyed (such a cruel sounding word!).

But SPCA sent the following update :

Animal rescuers and pet owners alike have claimed 60 dogs from the Majlis Perbandaran Klang pound in the last one week - thanks to the extensive coverage in Sin Chew Jit Poh, New Straits Times, Malaysia Today, blogs and Facebook.

Animal rescue group Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better rescued 12 puppies from the pound, while animal protection group AnimalCare rescued 36 adult dogs and are temporarily boarding them at the Lotus Life Liberation Park (LLLP).

Pet owners from Klang also came to claim 10 of their dogs.

SPCA Selangor applauds the efforts and dedication of the rescuers - to assist them under their MissionHELP program, 2 of their vets will be making a trip to the LLLP, Bentong on Monday, 18 Dec 09 to provide medical check-ups for the 36 dogs, vaccinations, and treatment for ticks and skin problems.

In January, their Klinik Kembiri team will be carrying out a spay/ neuter program for the Klang dogs. All the dogs (including the earlier dogs from Pulau Ketam) will also need tick-collars to keep ticks and fleas at bay, as it could otherwise be a difficult problem to manage with a large colony of dogs roaming on the vast grounds.

• Save A Life from the MPK Pound - Add: Pusat Kurungan Haiwan, Kawasan Perindustrian Bandar Sultan Sulaiman, North Port
  Please call the pound keeper Mr Balu at 016-3705196 if you would like to adopt a pound dog as soon as possible.


• Donate to MissionHELP - You can help make a donation to help these 36 dogs;RM35 to purchase a tick/flea collarRM60 to neuter a male dogRM90 to neuter a female dog

Details, read SCPA newsletter http://www.enewsletter1.com/newsletter/N2058.html

View updates on the pound dogs and pups rescued
http://www.myanimalcare.org/ >>
http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/ >>

GOOD NEWS for strays

Finally, after a year of bad news about animal abandonment & cruelty, the year ends with some GOOD NEWS!

SPCA GETS A PERMANENT HOME
After 50 years of being a squatter on a 2-acre piece of land in Jalan Kerja Air Lama, Ampang, the SPCA in Selangor has managed to purchase this land from the Selangor Govenrment for a premium price!

Many unwanted animals have been seeking temporary refuge at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) since its inception in 1958 by a Dutchman, the late Max Wheatley and his wife Mea Wheatley, who is presently SPCA’s fundraising chairman.

Plans are on the way to build an eco-friendly shelter to house 200 cats & 300 dogs. Hijjas Kasturi, Malaysia's #1 architect is offering his services pro bono. Construction work is expected to commence by next year-end if sufficient funds are raised. SPCA also welcomes donations in kind from contractors or developers who have excess building materials.

“On our eco-friendly efforts, we will be harvesting rainwater for reuse, using local materials, building and designing the shelter around the trees that are over 100 years old and implementing a proper waste management system. We would like to make our own compost as well, so we welcome expertise from environment specialists.”, said Christine, in an interview with The Star

There will also be an important section for Education & Awareness activties.

Now's your chance to contribute & make a difference.
Many a time, when I tell people the plight of these strays & abandoned pets, they throw their hands into the air, and say.. "What can we do? It's like that, one. Let the NGOs do it".

THERE IS MUCH that U can do.. in a big or small way. Educate your children & adults to respect animals - not kick them or buy them when they look cute & throw them away (literally) when it becomes too bothersome to keep. Hey, it's a living, breathing, feeling life we are talking about.

Buying any animal for pet encourages indiscriminate breeding & the ridiculous $$ people pay for an animal has caused a mushrooming of 'pet shops', even can find them at wet markets & pasar malam! -- all for profit. What happens to unsold dogs? Female dogs used to breed are not given proper care & rest between litters. Often forced to mate & produce puppies over & over again. Puppies are often weak & have health issues. This is a form of cruelty! These are known overseas as PUPPY MILLS.

Many years ago, when my father was interested in breeding dogs (boxers), he bought a male puppy from Australia. He was called Phoenix Firecracker on his birth cert. We just call him Duke. His Birth Certificate to showed that he is a pure boxer breed, with a trace of its lineage. It listed the names of it's dog parents & grand parents, all award winning dogs. There's also a Health Certificate. He was mated with another boxer (bought locally. We called her Ninja) but is registered with the Malaysia Kennel Association. They're puppies were all registered at MKA too, after under-going a medical check-up. But it was difficult to maintain the business, so we sold a few pups and kept Duke & Ninja as pets until their demise. They were faithful pets & very much a part of our family.

But, I digress...

To SUPPORT the PROPER MANAGEMENT of STRAYS, pls SUPPORT SPCA in their fund-raising efforts especially for their new building, so that they can save more dogs & cats from being put down (euthanised) due to space constraint. Many have complained & are against this policy, so DO DONATE by :

2010 CALENDAR
The desktop calendar is published by Digital Imaging Publication Sdn Bhd. (publisher of Pet Lover magazne). Will be available in most MPH, Popular and Borders bookstores at a price of RM 19.90. From this, RM 10.00 is directed to both charities; with RM 5.00 going to the SPCA, and RM5.00 going to the MNAWF (Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation).

For any organisations or persons wanting to purchase bulk orders, please contact the publisher directly, via klyeamkl@dipublication.com or mobile 012-227-4286.

Source: SPCA newsletter

2010 DIARY
Pet lovers donated RM1,000 each to have their pet’s picture featured in the diary which is sold at RM40. About 1,200 copies were printed, fully sponsored by a Singaporean woman.

KENNEL SPONSORSHIP
SPCA is offering their 168 new kennels up for sponsorship. RM5,000 will allow the sponsor to have naming rights over a kennel for life. Almost 30 kennels have been sold already.

GALA DINNER
The main event in their fundraising efforts is Black Solid Gold, a charity gala dinner in which Donne Ray Radford — lead singer and tenor of The Platters from 1986-1992 — will perform the solid golden sounds of Black American Soul, R&B, funk and jazz hits made famous by Stevie Wonder, Prince, Lionel Ritchie and Al Jarreau, and a special medley of Michael Jackson’s top hits.

The gala dinner will be held at The Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, Jan 10 next year. Dress code is 80s or smart casual.

Tickets (tax-exempted) are priced at RM5,000, RM3,000, RM2,500, RM2,000 and RM1,500 for a table of 10.

Individual seating is also available.

For enquiries and purchase of the Gala Dinner tickets, diary and calendar, head to the SPCA or call 03) 4256 5312/4253 5179, e-mail: spca@streamyx.com

Redemption of HLB credit card points as Cash donation to SPCA

Hong Leong Bank Credit Card Rewards Programs allows redemption of credit card points into cash for donation for the Selangor SPCA and specifically for its work through the SPCA Selangor Equine Welfare Fund.

Hong Leong Bank - http://hongleongfoundation.org/contents.php?level=2&id=100004

Wills & your pet

Thinking of leaving your legacy to the animals?

Talk to will-writing company Rockwills about how you can make a difference for the animals through SPCA Selangor, long after you've left this world.

Rockwills - http://www.rockwills.com/index.php

Have you ever thought about what will happen to the animals, long after you have left this world?

Making a gift to SPCA through your estate is one of the most effective ways to ensure that we can carry on our mission to save animals' lives far into the future.

A gift to SPCA through your will or life insurance is a powerful statement of your support for our mission : to prevent cruelty to animals through Inspectorate work and assisted prosecutions, to promote kindness towards animals through Humane Education, to rescue, nurture and re-home pets to happy and loving homes.

For further enquiries please call SPCA’s legal advisors or inform your lawyer and life insurer of your intention to make a planned gift to the animals.

Your gift will always be appreciated by the animals - now and forever.

SPCA’s Legal Advisors

Ms Chan Mo Lin / Ms Yeap Yu Lin

Nik Hussain & PartnersAdvocates & Solicitors

27th Floor, Menara Promet, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03 2148 7195, Fax : 03 2148 9090, e-mail : corporate@nhp.com.my

Why Neuter Your Pet?

- Neutered pets are more social with other animals and thus have less aggression, which in turn means less fighting.

- Neutered pets live longer because they have less health problems such as prostatitis, testicular or rectal cancer and perineal hernias.

- Neutered pets require fewer veterinary bills.

- Your neutered dog won’t be seeking romance with your (company’s legs <-huh? typo?) anymore.

- Neutering eliminates sexual frustration so your pet will be friendlier and more relaxed.

- Neutered cats and dogs are less likely to mark their territory.

- Neutered pets will regard you with greater importance.

- Neutered pets have less behavioral problems such as digging, fighting and escaping

Want to make an appointment to neuter your pet? Call the SPCA-DBKL Klinik Kembiri (based in Setapak) at 03-4024-3446 (closed on Mondays) to make an appointment today!

(taken from SPCA Saturday Snippets 29/8/08 newsletter) http://www.spca.org.my/v51/

What happened to the dogs rescued from Pulau Ketam?

Happy news! Thirteen of our rescued Pulau Ketam dogs have found a new home with the Lotus Life Liberation Farm in Bentong, Pahang !

Thanks to the unwavering efforts of Dr Chan Kah Yein from AnimalCare, a new animal-rescue group and the big hearts of the founders of LLLF, the dogs will share a new, beautiful home with geese, goats, cows and 25 other dogs!

On 2 Aug, the dogs made their journey to thier new home. “This is a beautiful place, with such positive energy. The dogs will definitely be happy here,” comments Dr Joe, SPCA vet.

This enclosure is temporary, to allow the dogs to get use to the farm & not run off!

There will be another trip on 13th of August, when another 6 dogs will be relocated in the wide, green, grassy paradise for animals!

Visit http://www.myanimalcare.org/ to view more photos and stories ! >>

TO HELP SUPPORT THE DOGS AT LLLF -

SPCA welcomes food donation of rice and dog kibbles (strictly vegetarian only) for the dogs at the LLLF. If you would like to help with the upkeep of the dogs, kindly send your contributions to the SPCA Selangor Animal Shelter by 12th August 2009.

They will transport the food to the LLLF during our next trip on the 13th of August 2009. After that, we will be coordinating with the suppliers to deliver directly to the farm on a monthly basis.

For enquiries, please drop us a line at enquiries@spca.org.my ! We all can play a part in these dogs ‘happily-ever-after’, every bit counts!

UPDATE from SPCA - Pulau Ketam rescue

A skeletal dog looking for food :(

I'd like to share this email update from SPCA :

Day 1: Rescue & Relief @ Pulau Selat Kering
The team consisting of Animal Inspectors Cunera, Murugan, Kennel worker Manimaran, Vet Dr Goh and Save A Stray founder Jacqueline Tsang left at 7.30am from Klang towards Pulau Ketam. The team brought along water cans, 15kg bags of dog food, cages, nets, graspers and leashes. Members of the media followed on a separate boat.

(full story at http://www.spca.org.my/)

Let these photos tell the story ...

Day 2: Another Day At The Swamps
Friday, 8th May 2009

Uncle Danny very kindly offered to drive our whole team of volunteers and staff to Pulau Selat Kering today on his boat. After some initial problems with the steering (and our anchor snapping off!), we were off to survey the area again and rescue more dogs. The team consisted of SPCA Committee member E-Ching, staff Cunera, Murugan, Sugen, Shahrul, Jacinta, and volunteers Lynette, Jorg, and vet Dr Lynette. We had packed food and cannisters of clean water for the dogs, cages, a dog trap, insect repellant, ropes, knives, and rubber boots.

Disembarking from the boat onto the Pulau Selat Kering mangroves was a big challenge, and we swung ourselves off the boat and dropped knee-deep into the mud immediately. Movement was difficult and dangerous, as the mangroves roots kept tripping us, and we kept slipping and sliding deep into the mud. Dr Lynette and E-Ching hacked away at the branches and tried to make 'bridges' so everyone could walk on the branches and avoid getting stuck in the mud.

Making a temporary bridge to prevent volunteers from sliding into the mud while crossing over from the boat -->

Part of the team set up the dog trap, and laid out batches of food on PVC sheets around the only landing area (where the dogs had been abandoned initially). Some walked 20-30 metres deeper into the mangroves, placing smaller bags of dog food on planks. We could hear dogs, but we couldn't get near them. Kuning (a dog adopted by the kelong workers) appeared, and his antics calmed our nerves, and helped us relax a little – even though we were acutely aware that we were in a very risky situation.

Several dogs could be seen peeping from behind the trees, but none ventured any closer to the food. The whole team then got into the boat and moved to the kelong (fish-farm) 15-20 metres away. 7-10 dogs came out to the shoreline, and started drinking the water we have placed and eating the food, looking at us warily from time to time.

Thirsty dog (Liberty) drinking from a container of fresh water we just put down -->

We bumped into Marjorie and Karin from KKB at the kelong, who had hatched the brilliant idea of building a floating platform! They worked quickly to build it with the wood and tools they had brought, and attached food and water bowls to it. The platform will entice dogs onto it to eat, and prevent the food from being washed away during the high-tide.

The trap malfunctioned, and we couldn't catch any dogs. We got into the boat and moved 100-metres down the side of the island, making 3 stops to place food and water. We could hear dogs barking in the distance. Later on, we unloaded 6 bags of food onto the kelong, and paid the kelong workers to feed the dogs until we came again.

The whole team left covered in mud, with cuts and bruises, and with heavy hearts. Over lunch, we brainstormed on how we could carry out our rescue and relief more effectively and quickly.

We concluded that having too many people around frightened the dogs, and slowed down everyones movement. During the next rescue and relief, we hope to build more platforms and use meat to entice the dogs. We also need to have our traps fixed, so they release the trap door easily.

Day 3 : Platforms, Fried Meat and The Big Plan

Sunday, 10th May 2009

Murugan and volunteers Jorg and Moses hired a boat and travelled to Pulau Selat Kering at 3pm. They brought along some recycled shelving, wooden planks and rope. The night before, E-ching and Moses had specially prepared fried chicken meat and liver, as well as fried mutton to bait the traps. We had a plan.

After building two platforms among the mangroves where dogs could rest and feed comfortably, Jorg, Murugan and one of the kelong workers ventured in a smaller boat into an inlet during the high-tide. To their shock and delight, they found what looked to be an old, abandoned house 200-300 metres into the mangrove. This provided a platform for the dogs to rest on during high-tide, and they brought back a dog trap and set it up there. One of the workers got so excited when he saw a dog swimming nearby, and he jumped in and tried to catch it. Unfortunately, the dog swam quickly to the land, and ran away.

Loading our dog trap onto the boat, and transporting it to a platform in the mangroves -->


Murugan stayed overnight to monitor the movement of the dogs and watch the dog trap, while the volunteers returned home. We hope the traps work, we're keeping our fingers crossed!

Day 4: Gloomy Monday? No way! 8 dogs rescued today!

Monday, 11th May 2009

Day 5: Three more dogs saved!

Wednesday, 13th May 2009