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UPM Dogathon 2008 Acknowledged in Malaysia Book of Records

Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Fateh Mohamad handing over a token of appreciation to Tan Sri Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim.

SERDANG, August 14 - The gathering of 611 dogs at UPM Expo Hill in Dogathon 2008 hosted by UPM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s Zoological Club has succeeded in being acknowledged in the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Biggest Dog Gathering in Malaysia” last August 10.

Themed “AEROSPACE – Astronaut, Asteroids, Astrodogs...Woof off!” the program gathered 1500 spectators from all walks of life.

Dogathon 2008 Program Director, Yew Ee Ling said the program also received participation from Petpositive Society, an NGO with members of the handicapped and senior citizens using pets to aid their daily lives.

“NGOs including Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Progressive Animals Welfare Society (PAWS), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation (MNAWF) are also involved in the program,” she said.

Ee Ling said a total of 39 exhibition areas have been erected by the organizer and the NGOs in exhibiting canine products and services including canine nutrition, clothing, beddings, bags and accessories.

She added that the program aims at inculcating values of responsibility of pet owners and to raise funds for charity work, “Pro-Kasih”, a catch-neuter-release program and also to raise public awareness by teaching professional veterinary knowledge to the public.

First-timer British participant, Debbie Fitch said the hosting of Dogathon 2008 has given her a prized experience.

“My two children and I have brought along our three dogs, Husky, Pimms, and Sammy to contest in two categories, the Space Race and Fastest Eating Duo,” she said.


Tan Sri Syed Jalaludin delivering his officiating speech at the Dogathon 2008 program.

The program which suceeded in polishing skills of teamwork, leadership and communication among students has been officiated by UPM Boards of Directors Chairman, Tan Sri Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim.

Also present at the event was UPM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Industry and Community Relations), Prof. Dr. Tai Shzee Yew, UPM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Fateh Mohamad and Petpositive Chairperson, Anthony Thanasayan.

By Media Unit, Corporate Communication Division, UPM.



Dogathon 2008 UPM diiktiraf Malaysia Book of Records

Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Fateh Mohamad memberikan cenderamata kepada Tan Sri Syed Jalaluddin Syed Salim.

SERDANG, 10 Ogos - Penganjuran Dogathon 2008 oleh Kelab Zoological, Fakulti Perubatan Veterinar, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) yang melibatkan 611 ekor anjing telah diiktiraf oleh Malaysia Book of Records sebagai “Biggest Dog Gathering In Malaysia” di Bukit Ekspo, UPM baru-baru ini.

Program yang bertemakan “AEROSPACE –Astronaut, Asteroids, Astrodogs..Woof off!” telah dihadiri lebih 1500 penonton yang ingin melihat dengan lebih dekat program tersebut.

Pengarah Program Dogathon 2008, Yew Ee Ling berkata penyertaan juga diterima daripada Persatuan Petpositive yang ahlinya terdiri daripada orang kurang upaya dan warga emas yang menggunakan haiwan kesayangan untuk membantu kehidupan mereka.

“NGO seperti Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Progressive Animals Welfare Society (PAWS), World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) dan Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation (MNAWF) turut terlibat dalam program itu,” katanya.

Ee Ling berkata sebanyak 39 ruang pameran didirikan oleh penaja dan NGO untuk mempamerkan produk dan perkhidmatan anjing seperti makanan dan nutrisi, pakaian, katil, aksesori dan beg.

Beliau menambah program itu bertujuan untuk menyemai tanggungjawab pemilikan binatang peliharaan dan mengumpul wang untuk projek kebajikan, “Pro-Kasih” iaitu program catch-neuter-release serta meningkatkan kesedaran umum dengan mengajar pengetahuan veterinari profesional.

Seorang peserta dari British, Debbie Fitch berkata Dogathon telah memberinya pengalaman manis kerana ia adalah pengalamannya kali pertama.

“Saya bersama dua anak saya membawa tiga ekor anjing yang bernama Husky, Pimms dan Sammy menyertai kategori Space Race dan Fastest Eating Duo dalam pertandingan itu,” katanya.


Tan Sri Syed Jalaluddin Syed Salim memberikan ucapan perasmian pada program Dogathon 2008.

Program tersebut yang telah berjaya memupuk kemahiran berpasukan, kepimpinan dan komunikasi pelajar telah dirasmikan oleh Pengerusi Lembaga Pengarah UPM, Tan Sri Syed Jalaluddin Syed Salim.

Turut hadir Timbalan Naib Canselor Jaringan Industri dan Masyarakat, Prof. Dr. Tai Shzee Yew, Dekan Fakulti Perubatan Veterinar, Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Fateh Mohamad dan Pengerusi Petpositive yang juga ahli Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya, Anthony Thanasayan.

Oleh Unit Media, Bahagian Komunikasi Korporat, UPM.