tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post5118222553458338770..comments2023-09-12T06:02:31.666-07:00Comments on MALAYSIAN DOGS DESERVE BETTER: MPS MUST BE CRAZYSharmini Popiko Sashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15825906604094587061noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-59505310354727612010-03-14T23:34:09.509-07:002010-03-14T23:34:09.509-07:00What he doesn't know is NO WHERE does Allah ca...What he doesn't know is NO WHERE does Allah call the dogs dirty animals or give any indication that they should be avoided or treated the way many Muslims think they should. Even in slaughtering animals for food, Islam requires that the slaughtering be done according to Islamic procedure, which is humane and aims to cause the animals as little suffering as possible. As humans, we have a responsibility towards every living creature. Mistreating animals is considered a sin in Islam. A Muslim is responsible for the care of animals so much so that an ill-treated animal will testify against the one who abused it on the Day of Judgment. I found this on the website:<br />1. It is NOT haraam to own a dog, though it is not hygienic to keep a dog in the house. <br /><br />2. It is NOT haraam to touch a dog or any other animal. If the saliva of a dog touches you or any part of your clothing, then it is required of you to wash the body part touched and the item of clothing touched by the dog’s mouth or snout. <br /><br />3. It is incumbent upon all Muslims who own animals, whether for farming or work purposes or as pets, to provide adequate shelter, food, water, and, when needed, veterinary care for their animals. Arrangements must be made, if one is going to be away from home, to have one’s animals taken care of as well. <br /><br />4. It is haraam to keep a dog or any other animal on a short lead for long periods without food, water, and shelter. Dogs need exercise and are social creatures who form organized “family” structures in nature. Dog owners therefore need to spend time daily with their dogs. <br /><br />5. It is cruel, and therefore haraam, to keep any animal in a cage so small that it cannot behave in a natural way. <br /><br />6. Fireworks cause untold suffering to most domestic animals because of their acute sense of hearing. <br /><br />7. It is haraam to participate in any blood “sport,” like dog fighting and trophy hunting. <br /><br />I think there are so many things MPS had done which is Haram when they talk so great about the religion. I guess they did trophy hunting before which the contractor will earn RM30 for each stray dog they catched. <br /><br />This matter will soon leads to a political, religious and racial issue in Malaysia.Siti Ruqayyah Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04279748656814364840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-65185040645991829482010-03-14T21:59:08.733-07:002010-03-14T21:59:08.733-07:00Is he Muslim?
He does not know Islam prohibits ea...Is he Muslim? <br />He does not know Islam prohibits eating of dogs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-29109167003218522412010-03-14T18:52:38.969-07:002010-03-14T18:52:38.969-07:00Veterinary Services Department (DVS) deputy direct...Veterinary Services Department (DVS) deputy directorgeneral, Datuk Dr Ahmad Suhaimi Omar proposed that stray dogs held at pounds be sold for human consumption — as a method of stray management. This is too cruel! To even have this thought in his mind is absurd. Maybe we are not used to eating dogs but look at this link: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4p1tk_dogs-china-raw-5_animals<br /><br />After seeing this link i just think it's inhumane.Siti Ruqayyah Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04279748656814364840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-15177754266832369362010-03-14T07:27:56.363-07:002010-03-14T07:27:56.363-07:00(Continue..)
6. History has consistently shown us ...(Continue..)<br />6. History has consistently shown us that this will likely be just another unfortunate episode, swept under the carpet for now, and waiting to be repeated again soon in a few months time, once the furor dies down – IF WE LET IT BE. WE must not let this happen again. <br /><br />If each of us do our little part to raise awareness, and let it be known that cruelty will not be tolerated by the majority of Malaysians, I have faith that goodness and truth will prevail. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but there will be a turning point. We can do this by :<br />• Consistently writing to organizations, heads of corporations, Members of Parliament, radio personalities, TV personalities, royalties, schools, communities, businesses to raise awareness of plight of strays in local councils <br />• Sharing information and opportunities to volunteer via social networks and our network of contacts <br />• Sharing information and keeping watch for strays in the neighbourhood. (I print flyers in Chinese and English and distribute these to houses in the neighbourhood, whenever I see neighbors letting their dogs out without escort.) <br />• Encouraging our neighbours to spay their pets<br /><br />“Things Do Not Change. We Change” ~ Henry Thoreau <br /><br />May The Force Be With UsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-70911890719212028102010-03-14T07:27:20.248-07:002010-03-14T07:27:20.248-07:00(Continue…..)
3. Studies by international organiz...(Continue…..)<br /><br />3. Studies by international organizations such as WSPA and WHO have shown that in order to sustainably manage the stray population, both owned and stray dogs need to be addressed through a comprehensive program which engages all stakeholders. Killing large numbers of cats & dogs is not an effective long-term solution to the problem:<br />• Guidelines for Dog Population Management W.H.O. Geneva, 1990 (page 74): ‘Removal and killing of dogs should never be considered as the most effective way of dealing with a problem of surplus dogs in the community: it has no effect whatsoever on the root cause of the problem’<br />• Report of W.H.O. Consultation on Dog Ecology Studies, related to Rabies Control, Geneva 22-25 February 1988 (page 11): ‘In none of the studies did the elimination of dogs by any method have any significant long-term effect on dog population size’<br />Perhaps, we could learn from the strategies used in other countries, such as: <br />• Animal welfare be part of the curriculum in schools, or form part of their social welfare activities. This encourages students to grow into compassionate and caring adults <br />• Outreach Programs: On-going animal welfare and environmental education/awareness campaigns, reaching all adults, and promoted by the local government and NGOs<br />• Government and NGOs working together to neuter and return the healthy animals. ABC (Animal Birth Control) programs have been advocated as a humane method of stabilizing the dog population. Street dogs are captured, surgically neutered and re-released in the same area where they were caught. A cohesive and healthy group of neutered animals will deter other animals from moving into the area and will not increase in number due to breeding, therefore helping to stabilise the stray animal population in that area.<br />• Licensing and regulation of cat and dog breeders; licensing and regulation of owned animals<br />• Prosecution and meaningful penalties for licensing infringements and abandonment. <br />• Financial assistance to lower-income pet owners with regard to animal neutering and disease control.<br /><br />(reference : http://www.scadbangkok.org/aboutus/index.htm) – Note: I am truly inspired with what this folks have done here. Perhaps, together, animal lovers in MY can do the same.<br /><br />4. Our local councils must be staffed by trained and dedicated professionals. Truly dedicated, rational and capable professionals, committed to finding better ways of addressing the issue. Stray animal population control is a complex issue and there are no easy overnight solutions. It must be dealt with in a manner which balances animal rights and human rights. <br />If the staff involved in the capture and care of the animals, or 'compounders' are generally poorly paid, poorly educated or perceive their jobs as dirty and menial, they would most likely not be motivated and treat the captured animals poorly. We sorely need professionals who have the capacity to understand, synthesize, learn and logically integrate and apply the best practices shared by international organizations to improve the organizations under their care. <br />(ref: http://spca.org.my/v51/data/news/55/2007_28Nov_MPS%20Meeting_SPCA.doc). <br /><br />5. Any animal captured, must be dealt with humanely. Cruelty to the captured animals, or depriving them of water and food is not a solution and certainly not acceptable in our religion. Indeed, the life of the Prophet is replete with instances of kindness to animals that is the role model for all the Muslims in the world. Once he declared that a woman would endure (Hell) Fire because she was cruel to a cat and starved it to death. On another occasion, an immoral woman was forgiven of all her sins for taking water to a dying dog and quenching its thirst. <br /><br />(Continue...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-69402808294659697042010-03-14T07:26:07.562-07:002010-03-14T07:26:07.562-07:00Dear Fellow Citizens,
1. Allocating money to priv...Dear Fellow Citizens, <br />1. Allocating money to private contract companies (such as VET-FINE (M) SDN. BHD. No Pendaftaran : 1961115-SL015124) to capture strays is not a solution. Studies by international organizations have shown that despite repeated culling, the stray population will keep recovering and is likely to do so as long as stray dogs and cats are abandoned and not neutered. Hence, this does nothing in terms of reducing the number of strays in the streets - although, it certainly would continuously profit the enterprising contractors who win these contracts. I am curious: <br />• In a year, how much is paid out to these companies by our local councils? How much on average for each dog captured?<br />• Would it not be better and more cost effective for the local councils to provide local animal welfare groups and NGOs the funding to undertake the task of capturing the strays (rather than private contactors)? After all, the NGOs have the knowledge and the skills to deal with the problem (compared to the private contractors who are in it for the profit) <br /><br />2. Could Mr Thanasayan please enlighten us what action DVS has taken with regards to this case : http://turbovong.blogspot.com/2008/09/turbo-small-dog-with-big-personality.html? I would like to ask he who states that the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia is "the right body to take action on such matters", to let us know what action DVS has taken in response to this tragic case? How would you feel, if Turbo is one of your service dogs?<br />If DVS has not taken any action, do you honestly think DVS will work with You or any party to take any positive action in the future? (However, I do agree with you on one point highlighted in your article. I read from your article that you managed to get some of the building, engineering, planning and landscape experts from MPS into wheelchairs or blindfolding them to enable them to experience what life was like for persons with disabilities. I suggest you do the same and ask them to stay a day to experience life behind the cage in the pound – ticks, white rice with curry and minus the water. I look forward to reading about this in your next column.)<br /><br />(Continue…..)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-45014200043847348512010-03-13T08:34:10.008-08:002010-03-13T08:34:10.008-08:00mddb, please highlight mpkj case next. this will m...mddb, please highlight mpkj case next. this will make the councils feel the heat. we dog lovers are behind u all the way.<br /><br />we know dr xavier, anthony and dvs are useless and are ass kissers. not fit to be local councillors bec they are selfish.<br />local councils, stop paying dog catchers incentives. <br />strays also have lives. for every dogs that u torture and for every lies you spew, u or your descendamts will have to pay back one dayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-33589159273354870022010-03-13T08:08:22.343-08:002010-03-13T08:08:22.343-08:00I agree with you Anonymous 7.56AM, even this Dr.Xa...I agree with you Anonymous 7.56AM, even this Dr.Xavier Jayakumar is in the same ship with Ant and was very defensive over catching strays and pound mgmt issues. I'm not surprise at all if he actually rants without making any research first, coz from what the public can see, he's definitely talking crap about the MPK pound condition not being true. He thinks we are blind or it's just normal for dogs to drop dead every now and then in the pound. <br /><br />The guidelines for council to have a pound is that they must also have a holding area where sick dogs can be treated but NONE of the pound have these facilities but it surprise you that they have budget to get new vans, to build a 'basic' pound,to pay dogcatchers incentives per dog/pup but no budget for food, medical, disinfectant, holding area (mini clinic). That's how their mind works and sometimes you'll wonder what are the qualifications to apply for a post in the council as a director of Health Dept,i think a kindergarten scroll would do. Oh no, come to think of it even kindergarten kids have compassion for animals!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-15487216616794199202010-03-13T07:56:13.740-08:002010-03-13T07:56:13.740-08:00The fact is this, the DVS first of all is the body...The fact is this, the DVS first of all is the body which can overule the council management and what have they done so far? Not much i guess, since most of the pounds are still in a mess and places like MPKj dun even have a pound to start with but they have dogcatchers and one may think 'where do they put the dogs after capturing them?' Well, for the general public's info, the dogs are left in the van under the hot sun and will be euthanised the same day. Can u imagine if your dog is being caught and you wouldn't even have the chance to bail your dog and it's already been put to sleep? Not only that, do you even think that they actually put them to sleep on the same day, i seriously doubt it, if they were put down a few days later, where will the dogs be? They'll be left in the van without food and water and many die from heat, starvation/thirst, and stress. I know this is happening because my friend who is a dog lover is a councilor in MPKj. <br /><br />Anthony in this case will say 'Well, it's the owner's fault for letting their dog out', to a certain extent yes, it's the owner's responsibility to ensure their dog not let out to roam freely but what if it's a case where your dog somehow escaped from the house to take a pee/poo and was captured. From what he says, i find his thinking is one dimensional and i find it hard to have a person like that in the CAT committee, he's trying to sound like he emphatises with us but from what everyone can see, he's really just taking the council's side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-19601560325938685852010-03-11T23:30:12.191-08:002010-03-11T23:30:12.191-08:00Correction:
i meant half a century, not half a dec...Correction:<br />i meant half a century, not half a decadeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-85318753448175633652010-03-11T23:28:56.233-08:002010-03-11T23:28:56.233-08:00I support printing out the photos of the tortured ...I support printing out the photos of the tortured animals and mounting it up for display. <br />Be sure to take a photo of the Gates of Hell too (MPS, MPK, DBKL, UPM dan lain lain), <br />just so everyone knows where the Devil resides. <br /><br /><br />This makes me so angry. <br />I shall be sure to set time aside to to write to various organisations to highlight the culture of animal cruelty in government facilities in this country,<br />including that sanctioned by the local councils. <br />This is something a lot of people are passionate about (else you wont be here!). I shall endeavour to share information with my network of contacts on what they can do to help alleviate animal suffering in this country, as well as those organisations that they could contribute their time and effort to.<br />We need to stop this Tidak Apathy!!! <br /><br />It is so sad that in the United Arab Emirates, the law that protects animals has the following penalty: <br />"Every person who maliciously and intentionally maims, mutilates or tortures a living animal, or maliciously and intentionally kills an animal, is guilty of an offence punishable by imprisonment of up to one year, or by a fine of not more then Dh10,000 (RM10,300), or by both the fine and the imprisonment." <br /><br />Contrast that to Malaysia:<br />Animal Act 1953 (Revised 2006). The current law that governs animal cruelty only a mere RM200 fine (for the past half a decade since Merdeka). <br /><br />I do not believe that the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia is "the right body to take action on such matters", as stated by Mr Thanasayan in the Star (March 11). From my perspective, the DVS has not done anything of significance to the cause of animal welfare in this country. That is the INCONVENIENT TRUTH.<br /><br />Honestly, what has DVS done for the below cases, Mr Thanasayan?<br /><br />1. Animal torture at DBKL Setapak Pound<br />http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/2/6/central/3204204&sec=central<br /><br />2. Animal Torture at UPM - reported in a letter from a member of the public to a local newspaper "Vivisection - KL City Hall a supplier to UPM" <br /><br />3. In September 2008, a licensed dog named Turbo was kidnapped from inside the gated compound of a house in Sepang. The Jack-Russell Terrier was reported to be abducted by Sepang Municipal Council dog catchers. Based on a neighbour’s account, one of the men lured Turbo to the fence, while the other climbed over the fence, grabbed him and subsequently passed Turbo to his accomplice. The men then beat the dog with the butt of the weapon to silence him. The dog was returned dead when the owner managed to track down the contract bounty hunter.<br /><br />4. In November 2008, Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) dog catchers caught a stray dog and dragged it through a house gate. A witness said the dog had been beaten by the dog catchers, dragged through a five-inch gap in the gate, and taken to the MPSJ dog pound in Puchong, where it was not treated for its injuries. Animal rescuers paid the compound, removed the dog and sent it to the vet for treatment the next day.<br /><br />5 In November 2008, another pet owner lodged a report with SPCA, alleging that Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) dog catchers had trespassed into her home and dragged her dog from underneath the main gate. Attempts were made to locate the dog which was not taken to the PAWS Animal Shelter, but held by the MBSA and put to sleep three days later. The owner and an SPCA inspector arrived during the destruction process, and were literally minutes too late to save the dog. The distraught owner made a police report after leaving the pound.<br /><br /><br />Reality Bites. I have no faith that the DVS (Malaysia) has the capability and the will to address this long standing issue. <br />I am all for local government elections. <br />The councillors should sit for tests to prove that they are in touch with reality, and not floating in LaLaLand.<br />They should also get their eyesights and brains checked, so that they do not suffer from selective vision, selecting hearing and selective memory loss during their term in office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-80336796205531706532010-03-11T22:42:52.510-08:002010-03-11T22:42:52.510-08:00Yeah, let's spread the word about all these ev...Yeah, let's spread the word about all these evil ones like Anthony, who want to play politics and let the stray dogs be captured, tortured and killed. All these evil people are sick mentally, they need psychiatric help. No sane person will want to see helpless dogs tortured and killed by starvation and thirst.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-39280391400080181092010-03-11T21:43:38.231-08:002010-03-11T21:43:38.231-08:00Anthony,
nobody discredit u but u urself ...Anthony,<br /> nobody discredit u but u urself ! u work & bark so hard 4 d council 4 gain their suport 2 strangthern ur political position. CAT contribute nothing. u & Jacqeuline Tsang (SAS) only bark, but no action. Both of u only keen 2 sit in whatever commettee or meeting wi government authority 4 glory ! Running dogs like u & Jacqeuline Tsang deserve no respect from us !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-81644262916125100722010-03-11T21:39:20.372-08:002010-03-11T21:39:20.372-08:00Anthony,
I noe u r reading tis column ! wat...Anthony,<br /> I noe u r reading tis column ! wat a bastard u r, went 2 organise stray dog ctrl workshop in MPS for local council together wi DVS. wen DVS propopsed 2 alow pound 2 sel dogs 2 exotic restaurant 4 meat in d workshop, u & ur cronies sheenaz, jacqueline - fuck both of u, stay mute & wag ur tail 2 d proposal !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-34895882294487070772010-03-11T21:34:41.204-08:002010-03-11T21:34:41.204-08:00Anthony (Petnegative)
wat d fuck r u talking abt? ...Anthony (Petnegative)<br />wat d fuck r u talking abt? MPS pound so pleasant ?! U were d idiot who alerted d pound 2 clean up while Guna was on d way 2 inspect d pound. do u enjoy 2 b MPS running dog ?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-34071306222381287962010-03-11T06:08:09.900-08:002010-03-11T06:08:09.900-08:00http://jaabarants.blogspot.com/http://jaabarants.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-30801518680417422272010-03-11T03:36:07.253-08:002010-03-11T03:36:07.253-08:00there might be media people around this saturday a...there might be media people around this saturday at hannah's forum, why not bring printouts of the horrifying situation at the MPK and MPS dog pounds and pass it around to the media people present? that will prove that jabba and darth are lying through their teeth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-53599761315114428552010-03-11T00:05:48.537-08:002010-03-11T00:05:48.537-08:00I boycotted The Star since the day I wrote to them...I boycotted The Star since the day I wrote to them about the cruelty in Klang Pound. They did not reply nor do anything about it. They are just a coward that's afraid to offence certain parties!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-71946923384069236102010-03-10T23:09:23.127-08:002010-03-10T23:09:23.127-08:00Read http://thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp?fi...Read http://thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp?file=/2010/3/11/columnists/wheelpower/5818577&sec=Wheel%20Power<br /><br />Jabba is accusing activists of lying in the media. he has gone too far with his lies. Write to: editor@thestar.com.my<br />and ask why he has been allowed to use their paper to spread lies. Attach pictures of the pound to support your letter.<br /><br />AshleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-12665000666434969642010-03-10T07:45:34.006-08:002010-03-10T07:45:34.006-08:00Yes, signatures needed. There's also something...Yes, signatures needed. There's also something else, will keep all of you informed when I get the full details.<br /><br />SPSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-89603572931006005492010-03-10T07:02:08.959-08:002010-03-10T07:02:08.959-08:00Hey, do we need support to sign off The Plan befor...Hey, do we need support to sign off The Plan before/after it gets presented? Might give it more Ooommmph? <br /><br />Perhaps, we can start a petition campaign to get this done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-12208072197822992892010-03-10T05:16:01.451-08:002010-03-10T05:16:01.451-08:00Dear people, thank you very much for all the feedb...Dear people, thank you very much for all the feedback and yes we have a plan. Many of us would be meeting at Hannah Yeoh's forum on Saturday - hope those who can make it will be there. Having an online forum is an excellent suggestion - will create one at yahoogroups a.s.a.p.<br />Thank you.Sharmini Popiko Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825906604094587061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-12526156213918914002010-03-10T02:25:45.216-08:002010-03-10T02:25:45.216-08:00I like what was said by Anonymous at 7:22 pm March...I like what was said by Anonymous at 7:22 pm March 9. Makes a whole load of sense. A plan at least. <br /><br />Hey MDDB, what's the plan ? Will there be a meeting to strategise between the coalition of Independent Pet Rescuers before meeting up with the Aliens forces? For those who cannot make it in person, can we have an online forum/meeting or something to support the cause?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-56280752157500571512010-03-09T23:14:57.415-08:002010-03-09T23:14:57.415-08:00Saw our favourite councillor in the news yet again...Saw our favourite councillor in the news yet again over some disabled issue. Found it odd that Han Solo and Princess Leia were nowhere to be seen. They usually jump at any opportunity to be in front of cameras!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420805718552473105.post-81233191264692232832010-03-09T19:35:43.145-08:002010-03-09T19:35:43.145-08:00there are many animal lovers in the pakatan rakyat...there are many animal lovers in the pakatan rakyat too. be brave, push your plan, what do u guys have to lose? do it for the defenceless, voiceless dogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com