Reactions to our story over the past couple of days have been overwhelming.
We have been receiving views from several parts across the nation in the form of comment messages, emails to PETPOSITIVE's Yahoo Inbox and Short Messaging Service (SMS).
Almost all of them have been praising MPS and CAT for reaching what they describe as "an exciting breakthrough" in the area of animal rights and welfare.
"Thank you CAT for working together - rather than against - the MPS," wrote Harvind from Bukit Rawang Jaya in Selangor.
"I was thrilled to hear that our Dato' Yang DiPertua (Governor) had agreed to make changes in dog care in our municipality," she added.
"I have no doubt that things are going to improve from now on since your Blog's thrilling piece of news disclosure." Harvind concluded.
"Although we don't have a special canine committee in our local government in Penang yet, I think our state should emulate Selangor and set up one as soon as possible to help our dogs, cats and other animals too," emailed Sam Chong from Island Glades.
"CAT should spread its influence to all the local councils in Selangor - like you have achieved in MBPJ and MPK (Klang Municipal Council) - in order to work for change for our animals, added Chong.
"Meowrr! Keep up your good work with CAT!" He concluded.
"The setting up of a canine committee in MPS like CAT is definitely a step in the right direction," commented Fauwaz Yusoff from Section 19 in Shah Alam, Selangor.
"Such a committee should be tasked to oversee the pound, ensuring that none of the strays entrusted in its care are ill-treated in any way because all animals are also created by Allah," he added.
"Every effort should be taken to make sure only the right methods, that is, humane ones are used to catch and trap strays.
"That is why the people in the canine committee should also be carefully selected. Only those who have some sincere feelings for animals should be invited to sit in the committee.
"Fighting and condemning local councils is NOT the way to go about in working with the government," SMSed Leela Nathan from Pandamaran, Klang.
"Only the dogs suffer in the end," she added.
"One should always get the cooperation of the local councils if we sincerely want to bring about change for our animals."
"We should try our best to work with the authorities or try out various strategies if one fails. If we can't do that, then it is best for us to keep our mouths shut than to aggravate the situation with name-calling and degrading insults," said Nathan.
The canine committee of MPS will be launched as soon as it is officially formed in a month's time.
Once established, the newly appointed committee will tackle a wide range of topics and issues. These will include proper and humane pound management to dog catching methods, education and responsible pet ownership.
Keep in touch with PET+BLOGSPOT for the latest update on the new MPS canine committee that is waiting to happen soon.
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