ADOPTION DRIVE and JUMBLE SALE

Napoleon over his ordeal and wants to go about being a puppy.

ELECTRICAL appliances and decorative items would some of the things on sale at canine welfare outfit Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better’s (MDDB) fund raising project this Sunday.
The fund raising event will beheld simultaneously with MDDB’s monthly adoption drive from 11.30am to 7.30pm at Jaya One’s Block NB1, which faces Station 1 and Old Town White Coffee.
The adoption drive at the eventwill also feature about 25 puppies and dogs that are currently at MDDB’s half-way home.
Aptly titled MDDB Aid, the project is aimed at raising funds to pay MDDB’s veterinary bills, half-way home rental and workers salaries.
MDDB is a project initiated by non-governmental organization Community Development and Integration Initiative(CDII).
According to CDII director Firoza Burhanudeen, MDDB’s monthly expenses were escalating due to the large number of dogs that were being rescued.
“Many of the dogs that come to us initially have serious issues which require intensive veterinary care,’’ said Firoza.
She added MDDB’s most serious cases recently were that of a dog named Mimi Chitta which had its entire nose looped of by a machete wielding individual and a puppy named Napoleon that came with its entire back scalded by hot oil.
Firoza added both dogs were doing well and Mimi Chitta has been discharged from the veterinary clinic.
“We also have had several other surgical cases to pay for in addition to our usual neutering and vaccination of rescued animals,’’ she said.
She added MDDB needed to find ways to raise money as donations were no longer sufficient to manage the project.
“Given this we also hope that corporate sponsors will come forward to help us out as well,’’ said Firoza.
Besides second hand goods, the jumble sale will also have some news electrical appliances which have been donated by generous donors that include an electrical shop in Petaling Jaya.
MDDB is also in need of supplies such as dry and canned dog, puppy, cat and kitten food, shampoo, rice, bleach, washing soap, old towels and old newspaper. Those wishing to donate these items, as well as things for the MDDB Aid fund raising project, can drop them off at the event this Sunday. For details, visit www.malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com or e-mail malaysiandogsdeservebetter1@gmail.com or call 012-205 2906, 019-357 6477 or 012-373 9007.

在即将来临的星期天MDDB筹款活动里,电器用具和装饰用品将会是其中被销售的物品之一。 此项筹款活动将会与MDDB每月狗狗领养活动同时举行,时间将由上午11.30am到旁晚7.30pm,地点在JayaOnes Block NB1,面对Station 1和Old Town White Coffee。 这一次狗狗领养活动重点将会是25只在MDDB中途之家的幼狗和成年狗儿。 MDDB援助筹款活动,这个计划目的在于为MDDB筹募款项以帮助支付兽医费用，狗狗中途之家的房租， 以及员工薪金。 MDDB是由Community Development and Integration Initiative (CDII)所发起。 跟据CDII的执行董事FirozaBurhanudeen指出，MDDB的每月开支不断逐步上升，这全归于大量承救狗狗所致。 大多数被承救的狗儿都拥有严重的病症并且需要兽医们彻底的治疗，Firoza说。 她也说MDDB近来最严重的个案是一只名为MimiChitta的狗狗遭人恶意砍掉鼻子与一只全身背后被热油烫伤名为Napoleon的小狗。 Firoza说这两只狗目前状况良好，Mimi Chitta已经出院。 除了一般的阉割手术与注射疫苗我们也有不少需要动手术的个案需要支付。 她强调MDDB必须寻找不同的途径来筹款，因为一般的捐款已不足以继续维持这个计划。 由此我们迫切希望公司或团体赞助者能够涌跃的站出来协助我们，Firoza说。 除了二手货品，此杂物拍卖会也出售由打灵再也的电器商慷慨捐赠全新的电器。 MDDB也需要狗狗用具，如干粮，罐头食品，小狗和小猫粮食，洗发精，米，漂白剂， 肥皂，旧毛巾，和旧报纸。 任何有意捐赠以上物品或协助 ‘MDDB援助筹款活动’的人士，可以在这个星期天于以上地点转交给我们。 更多详情请游览www.malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com 或电邮malaysiandogsdeservebetter@gmail.com 或致电 012-205 2906, 019-357 6477 or 012-373 9007.

Thank you Anthony Thanasayan

THANK YOU

I have been hiding for more than two and a half years trying not to reveal my real identity, shying away from the media as well as getting others to speak on my behalf on matters regarding animal cruelty and welfare.

Everything was so closely guarded and under wraps that not many knew it was I who founded Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better.

The reason was simple; I didn’t want to have that added advantage I may have if my contacts knew I was involved in MDDB.

So it was always one of my rescue partners who gave media statements, interviews as well as met sponsors and well-wishers.

But all that is in the past now and I have finally stepped out of the closet and identified myself with MDDB.

I feel free, I feel liberated and I am motivated to do more for animal welfare in this country.

And all this was made possible by one person who is none other than – Anthony Thanasayan of Petpositive.

Thank you Anthony for publicizing my name as well as announcing to all that I was behind MDDB.

The many times your ‘revelations’ appeared in Malaysiakini was an added advantage as many, including the press, broadcast and print alike, began calling me directly to speak with me.

Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated. Please feel free to make more such announcements and please include my phone number in future.

Thank you. Yipee!

Wani Muthiah

019-3576477

Founder, Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB) and the Malaysian Cats Care Project (MCCP).

PLEASE COME IN FULL FORCE TO SUPPORT US - MDDB AID FUND

ELECTRICAL appliances anddecorative items would some of the things on sale at canine welfare outfit Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better’s (MDDB) fund raising project this Sunday.

The fund raising event will beheld simultaneously with MDDB’s monthly adoption drive from 11.30am to 7.30pm atJaya One’s Block NB1, which faces Station 1 and Old Town White Coffee.

The adoption drive at the eventwill also feature about 25 puppies and dogs that are currently at MDDB’s half-wayhome.

Aptly titled MDDB Aid, the project is aimed at raising funds to pay MDDB’sveterinary bills, half-way home rental and workers salaries.

MDDB is a project initiated bynon-governmental organization Community Development and Integration Initiative(CDII).

According to CDII director FirozaBurhanudeen, MDDB’s monthly expenses were escalating due to the large number ofdogs that were being rescued.

“Many of the dogs that come to us initially have serious issues which require intensive veterinary care,’’ saidFiroza.

She added MDDB needed to find ways to raise money as donations were no longer sufficient to manage the project.

“Given this we also hope that corporate sponsors will come forward to help us out as well,’’ said Firoza.

Besides second hand goods, the jumble sale will also have some news electrical appliances which have beendonated by generous donors that include an electrical shop in Petaling Jaya.

MDDB is also in need of supplies such as dry and canned dog, puppy, cat and kitten food, shampoo, rice, bleach,washing soap, old towels and old newspaper.

Those wishing to donate these items, as well as things for the MDDB Aid fund raising project, can drop them off at the event this Sunday.

For details, visit www.malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com or e-mail malaysiandogsdeservebetter1@gmail.comor call 012-205 2906, 019-357 6477 or 012-373 9007.

Another old dog found dumped in Klang

We received a call from someone a few days ago saying that there was a sick dog lying splayed near the Taman Chi Liung Public Bank. It was already past 10.00pm and we were in PJ when we received the call. We asked if the caller could either take the dog home and we'll pick it up the following day or send it to our half-way-home immediately. He refused to do both. We rushed to the spot and took the dog back to the half-way home and took him to our Klang panel clinic the following morning. He was immediately put on drips and the vet told us that he was a very very old dog and was in that condition due to starvation and dehydration. Since we already have an Uncle and an Auntie - we have named him Grandpa. Looks he was neglected and then dumped on the streets to die. ARSEHOLES!

THE PETKNODE EPISODE

Three MDDB people were having a late lunch in a Subang Jaya restaurant two Sundays ago when we received a frantic call about what was happening.
We were told that hundreds of cats were dying in the Petknode premises that was locked-up and that volunteers and cat owners were breaking in to rescue the animals.
Several of the cats were said to be in dire straits.
Since most vets were closed on that day - we made arrangements to take them to a PJ clinic where we usually send some of our surgical cases to and we rushed to the place to help with the arrangements.
We were met there by Animalcare's Dr Chan and several Kucing Terbiar & Anjing Jalanan (KTAJ) volunteers. Once the cats were admitted and all arrangements were made - we received a call from KTAJ founder Nerq saying that many reporters had called asking for a press conference.
Now, as far as we know KTAJ, although new, was doing an excellent job and we strongly believed they should be given the opportunity to speak on the matter and must also be supported by all the other NGOs. We organised the PC and told them that we'll split the cost with them and invited all NGOs and animal rescue groups that we knew off.
This is because it is also our agenda to create camaraderie and strong ties between all shelters and rescue groups. Unity is after all strength. Although one or two groups were not present - all the others were there and this included Animalcare, SPCA, PAWS, SAS, GOE, Petfinder and us. We also knew from experience that if everyone went along the lines of animal cruelty, only DVS would be involved in the investigations.
A police contact had also advised us on what to do to get the police involved and after going through the pros and cons - we took the advise and told everyone that they should make police reports that they were cheated of the money they had spent to board their cats. They were also to add that they were not given the service that they had paid for. This would also help in bringing the case to the Consumers Tribunal. We felt that the incident should be taken to all platforms to seek justice.
We also provided a sample police report which the owners could use as we understood the need for all reports to be uniformed. We have been told that so far more than 70 police reports have been lodged and we are happy for this. Just as we had finished the press conference, we received a call from a lawyer - whom we are still trying to locate telling us of Section 48 and 49 of the Penal Code.
He said although the law was very old and literally unused it could be used to investigate the case and eventually charge the culprits. We immediately informed a top ranking Selangor police officer of this and are happy that Section 48 is being used to investigate the case. And of course there was the unpleasant episode of a couple of politicians trying to use this tragedy to meet their personal agendas. This must not be allowed because the most important thing here is to seek justice for the animals and to get the police and DVS to fully corporate with the rescuers. This must not be turned into a personal agenda thingy or a political game. As most of us know, the police had immediately shut the door on the faces of animal activists when they were accompanied to the PJ police station by some of these politicians.
That is the way things are done here - if you are opposition its difficult for you to get anywhere when dealing with the authorities. And at this juncture we must ask ourselves if we want to be guided by our political preference or the need to seek justice for the voiceless. As a matured animal rescue group - we certainly choose the latter.
Furthermore KTAJ's efforts will all be flushed down the toilet - with these politicians and an established shelter getting all the credit for something they merely had a small role to play in. We cannot allow this as it is also our agenda to start off, establish and encourage as many independent rescue groups as possible. (We have asked KTAJ to organise themselves and we will help with the necessary paperwork and registration process.)
So, we wanted the KTAJ girls to hold their own court and that is why we made one of the KTAJ girls chair the press conference instead of us or anyone else. There is now another problem looming ahead - the Veterinary Services Department (DVS) and the police want the unclaimed cats.
We are suggesting that the the fosterers take the cats to the DVS for the necessary check-up etc but not leave them there. They should instead stay there until the tests are done and then bring the cats home with them.
This is in the best interest of the cats and furthermore, we don't think the DVS pound is suited to keep these cats (or any animals at all). Under these circumstances, they may need political help but not from politicians who'll only get the door slammed on their faces.
So we have spoken to a top ranking Selangor UMNO politician and elected representative who has promised to help make arrangements with the DVS and police.
We have given his contact details to th KTAJ volunteers and we believe they have been in touch with him. Hopefully, things work out accordingly. Remember folks, it has nothing to do with our personal political preferences but everything to do with who can get us positive results for the animals.

CHEERS.

More influential people should adopt strays

GWO BURNE'S PARENTS WITH THEIR NEW PUPPY.

TAI WITH HIS PUP.

We have been busy encouraging influential people to adopt rescued animals instead of buying pets from breeders and pet shops. So far the response have been reasonably good with one councilor and one MP's family adopting from us.

The first puppy was adopted at our adoption drive at Selangor Speaker Datuk Teng Chang Khim's service center by Klang councilor Tai Teck Chuan from the Klang PKR division.

This was followed by PKR Kelana Jaya MP Loh Gwo Burne's parents coming all the way to our half-way home in Klang to pick out a puppy for the family.

This is how politicians should ideally help - help us with adoption drives and adopt animals instead of buying.

Thanks folks for getting the ball rolling for us.

UNCLE NOT WELL AGAIN

UNCLE at the clinic after teeth extraction and wound cleaning recently.

Our Uncle was not well recently after a mysterious maggot wound appeared in his mouth. So, he went in for treatment, was warded and is now back with his fosterers. Many of his teeth were extracted at the clinic as it was suspected that the wound would have started there. HE seems to be doing well now. Uncle is really really old and is partially blind. He was found tied to a lamp post in Klang.

http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/07/old-pomeranian-dumped-by-some-heartless.html

Napoleon is now a gangster

What is left of the scald burn

Hey, you let me out!

What took you so long to let me out?

Why am I back in?

Please let me out?

Napoleon has grown into a bully and is quite demanding. Its really entertaining to see him 'pressure' the the vets and their assistants to be let out of his cage. They have all pampered him and he now expects what he wants.
Anyway, he's grown and the wound has healed well. The wound is shrunk and will soon disappear.
Thanks to the excellent job done by the vets.
Luckily, Napoleon is a very happy puppy and his ordeal has not taken a serious toll on him. Hopefully, he'll find a good home soon. Thank you to all of those who have contributed towards his medical care. MDDB and Napoleon owes you all much gratitude.

http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/08/napoleon-is-bored.html
http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/08/napoleon-hero.html
http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/07/napoleon-and-chitta-updates.html
http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/07/please-help-us-help-these-unfortunate.html

Ma Barker and Mimi Chitta discharged from clinic

MIMI CHITTA - all healed and well.

Both Ma Barker and Minmi Chitta have been discharged and sent to two different places. Ma Barker has been neutered and given a clean bill of health (she had a lump in one of her teats which had been surgically removed) and sent back to her owner in Semenyih.
Sadly, the owner could not take Mimi Chitta back and we understand why she can't. So Mimi Chitta has gone to live in our friends Ruth and Amy's sanctuary Garden of Eden.
We know that Mimi Chitta is in good hands and she'll be well taken care off at the GOE.
The vets say that even though Ma Barker taught her daughter ways to break out of her cage - she was a nice and loving dog.
However, Mimi Chitta is still was very traumatized and never even wagged her tail once when in the clinic. This is sad indeed.
It looks like there are no limits to people's cruelty towards the voiceless.

MA BARKER - happy to go home.

http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/07/citta-is-improving-by-day.html

http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/07/citta-is-doing-well.html

http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/08/updates-on-mimi-chitta-and-her-mumsy.html

http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/07/she-will-survive-without-nose.html

http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/search/label/CHITTA%20GOING%20IN%20FOR%20SURGERY%20TOMORROW

http://malaysiandogsdeservebetter.blogspot.com/2011/07/evil-human-who-cut-off-this-dogs-nose.html

WILL UPDATE MIMI CHEETAH AT HER NEW HOME SOON.