Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Animal Activists Gather To Give Support To Animal Welfare Bill By DVS

PETPOSITIVE NEWSFLASH!

DATELINE: MARDI, SERDANG, SELANGOR

MEMBERS OF THE MALAYSIAN ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR THE DISABLED AND THE ELDERLY ASSOCIATION (PETPOSITIVE) HAVE TURNED UP IN AN IMPRESSIVE SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR THE MALAYSIAN ANIMAL WELFARE BILL THAT IS EXPECTED TO BE PASSED IN PARLIAMENT SOON. 

This morning as many as more than half a dozen members and supporters of PETPOSITIVE have joined scores of animal activists and NGOs to give their views on the bill which has been drawn up by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) in Putrajaya. 

Nearly 100 people are expected to turn up at DVS' public consultation of the animal welfare bill. 

PETPOSITIVE is represented by Anthony SB Thanasayan and Francis Siva who both use wheelchairs. 

Two medical doctors Dr SR Dev and Dr Victor Cruz are also representing the Society. 

Several young persons who support PETPOSITIVE and who have an interest in animal welfare are also joining them. 

More reports later. 

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