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THE PROBLEM IS PET OVERPOPUTION - THE SOLUTION IS SPAY/NEUTER

 

SPCA Launches Kempen Kembiri

 

Thursday, May 2, 2002

 

The Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (SPCA) has announced

plans to hold 'Kempen Kembiri'. This spay/neuter campaign is a subsidized

high-volume, low cost campaign designed to lessen the overbreeding and

overpopulation of dogs in Malaysia.

 

'Kempen Kembiri' resulted out of discussions between the SPCA, government

agencies and animal welfare organizations, in response to the new amendments

to Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur's (DBKL) Licensing of Dogs and Kennel

Establishments By-laws, which aim to reduce pet overpopulation in Kuala

Lumpur.

 

The campaign will kick off in the Klang Valley on Saturday, May 11, 2002

with an official launch at Stadium Titiwangsa, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, where

there will be an opportunity for all residents of Kuala Lumpur to come and

register their dogs for the operation. The first surgery itself will take

place on May 18th (Saturday) and subsequently every Sunday from June 9th

(except during public holidays) at a designated clinic where 100 dogs will

be spayed and neutered each time at RM 35 per dog.

 

Said Christine Chin, Vice Chairman, SPCA, " Pet overpopulation is fast

becoming a social and humane issue within our society and we are delighted

to be part of Asia's and Malaysia's first steps to solve the problem. This

campaign has been a cornerstone project of animal shelters throughout the

world and is undoubtedly the most humane and lasting solution to reduce the

number or unwanted pets. One dog who has puppies and whose puppies have

puppies can be responsible for the birth of 50 - 200 puppies in ONE YEAR!

 

" Spaying or neutering of dogs means to surgically remove their reproductive

systems. The operation prevents pregnancy, heat cycles and unwanted

litters. This is the ideal way of looking after a pet if there are no

future plans on breeding the animal. Your female pet will avoid diseases

like cancer of the breast and uterus. In males neutering prevents testicular

cancer, prostrate disease and hernias and also tend to roam and fight less.

A neutered dog is just as protective towards his home and family as an

unneutered dog is. A survey shows that 85% of the births are not planned and

owners forget the tragic consequences of their inaction. If you love your

pet, spaying or neutering it is the best present you can give. " she added.

 

Those who want to register their dogs have to ensure that their pets are

vaccinated, healthy, clean, free of ticks and should have fasted from 9 pm

the night before the operation. However, dogs not vaccinated will be on the

day it is spayed or neutered, to avoid the risk of infection.

 

Besides the SPCA, other associations involved in the campaign include

University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Small Animal Practitioners Association of

Malaysia (SAPAM), Malaysian Kennel Association (MKA), Malaysia National

Animal Welfare Foundation (MNAWF), Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) and

the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).

 

Those interested in having their dogs spayed and neutered or require more

information about 'Kempen Kembiri' are welcomed to attend the event on

Saturday and Sunday, May 11th and 12th May, 2002 from 8.30 am till 5 pm or

contact Mr G.R. Krishnan, Manager of ' Kempen Kembiri' from SPCA Selangor

at 03 4253 5179/ 42528382. An application form can also be obtained at

veterinary clinics, DBKL offices and the SPCA.