2009/10/19
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Each guest penned his or her message on the banner, which essentially called for no more cruelty to animals. — Pictures by Azahan Rosli
Each guest penned his or her message on the banner, which essentially called for no more cruelty to animals. — Pictures by Azahan Rosli
AMPANG: Volunteers, sponsors, animal lovers and staff of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) came together to celebrate World Animal Day 2009.
Guests making friends with the dogs at the shelter.
Guests making friends with the dogs at the shelter.
SPCA's focus was on the renewal of personal pledges towards animals, and hope for their better future. The group dedicated the afternoon to doing so at the society's premises in Ampang Jaya.
There was also a candle-lighting ceremony to remember the plight of animals worldwide, which also served to strengthen the will to help the animals that have touched human lives.
Personal pledge cards that read "To look after, protect and provide for all animals under my care", "Adopt from shelters and pounds", "Do not give animals as gifts" and "Vaccinate and neuter my companion" were distributed among the over 100 individuals present.
Limited edition pledge car stickers for personalised messages were also available.
Priests from the Sathya Sai Baba Association conducted a 15-minute prayer to remember the animals that have passed on, and many signed on the World Animal Day 2009 banner and purchased SPCA merchandise.
SPCA chairman, Christine Chin, said they had been celebrating World Animal Day annually and it was the first time the celebration had been held on their premises.
"This is the day for all pet lovers to pay tribute to all animals, great and small, ugly or cute. We want to renew pledges to help improve the lives of all animals.
"We want to also acknowledge the plight and sacrifice of animals, all 60 billion of them, that are killed for their organs and meat every year," she said.
Chin gave away tokens of appreciation to guests of honour Veterinary Services Department veterinarian Dr Thiba Rajoo, Radio Networks general manager Kudsia Kahar, Petaling Jaya city councillor Anthony Thanasayan and SPCA Selangor corporate sponsor Datin Nariza Hajjar Hashim.
Former Malaysia badminton player, Cheah Soon Kit, also made an appearance to lend support to the event.
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