PETPOSITIVE Meets DVS Over Banned Dog Breeds

PETPOSITIVE NEWSFLASH!

DATELINE PUTRAJAYA:

The Malaysian Animal-Assisted Therapy for the Disabled and Elderly Association (PETPOSITIVE) and the Malaysian Kennel Association (MKA) are meeting the Department of Veterinary Services right about now here to discuss the issue of breed-specific legislation. 

Both NGOs are here to express their doubts and strong concern about a booklet that the DVS had released last year listing down what the government body considers to be banned and restricted canine breeds in an attempt to create more responsible ownership of pets in the country. 

On the contrary, the animal NGOs argue that such a list will only create further misinformation about the breeds and will improve the business of illegal dog breeders who use such dogs for protection.

MKA on its part will be presenting its facts on how banning breeds had failed to lessen dog attacks in overseas countries. They will also show how other means of pet owner education will be more effective in society. 

Anthony Thanasayan who will be representing Petpositive and the Canine Advisory Teams of the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and the Klang Municipality (MPK) will put his points across that creating fear in people is not the best way to educate residents and pet lovers.

Petpositive and MKA will be speaking to the Director-General of the Department of Veterinary Services, Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz Jamaluddin.  (Left)

Said Thanasayan, "Datuk Dr Aziz is so far the most approachable and understanding of the previous DGs and we are confident of taking our message through to him in the interest of all animals in the country."  

Stay with  PET+BLOGSPOT for the outcome of today's meeting.

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