melmel
K9 Maniac
May 20, 2009, 6:43 PM
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Re: [melmel] DBKL DOG POUND CRUELTY
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Pulau Ketam Working Committee Meeting
18th May 2009 SPCA, FFF, SAS, Dept of Veterinary Services and MPK had a meeting yesterday to discuss progress and plans for the rescue and relief operations for the abandoned dogs in Pulau Selat Kering, as well as long-term plans for Pulau Ketam’s stray dog crisis. Among the key points discussed by the Committee for the rescue & relief operations; a) SPCA rescue team to continue feeding, trapping, treatment and sheltering of Pulau Selat Kering dogs b) Majlis Perbandaran Klang to liaise with the owner of the fish-farm and explore option of 'renting' the platform as a base for rescue & relief options, to allow equal access for rescue teams from all organisations involved
c) Rescue groups to shift focus to different parts of the island, where more dog colonies may be
d) MPK to assist in securing more dog traps from other municipal councils if possible
e) MPK to liaise with fish-farm owner to request to pay workers a fixed, monthly allowance to assist both rescue teams in catching dogs, instead of rescue teams paying workers per dog caught as it may lead to abuse e.g. workers may bring in more stray dogs and leave them at the island, or workers refusing to allow SPCA to take the dogs back because they are paid more by other animal rescue groups Among key points discussed for long-term sterlization and education efforts on Pulau Ketam (the source of the stray dogs) that will take place within the next 3 months; - A dog population census/survey needs to be carried out (according to guidelines provided by the World Society For the Protection of Animals WSPA) to obtain a more accurate figure for the population (currently estimated at 1,500-2,000 dogs)
- An area of approximately 2000 square feet needs to be located on Pulau Ketam and allocated by the Land Office for a temporary neutering clinic (collaborative effort between DVS, SPCA & SAS), as well as a holding & post-operation facility.
- Sterilization will target pet dogs first, then community dogs and strays
- Community dogs and strays will be vaccinated, treated and neutered before being returned to their original location or moved back to the mainland for rehoming (collaborative effort between animal welfare groups)
- Prior to the sterilization campaign, Mr Tee (MPK Councillor) will arrange for an educational talk for the residents, to highlight the importance of neutering to curb the number of dogs on the island, as well as dispel any myths or misconceptions they have about neutering
(This post was edited by melmel on May 20, 2009, 7:01 PM)
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