Dog Rescued From Ignorance

PETPOSITIVE NEWS:

AT FIRST GLANCE this dog (left) looks as if it has found a good place to stay with its owner. 

But not to the ever watchful eyes of Malaysia Independent Animal Rescue group based in Kajang, Selangor.

 

A closer inspection (right)  discovered a horrible gaping wound on the back of its head infested in maggots.

"Ignorance from the dog's owners has led to such a terrible situation," said MIAR president Puspa Rani to PET+BLOGSPOT this afternoon.

The dog has since been rescued and undergone successful treatment to reverse the problem.

It is currently under the care of MIAR. 

Stories like these are always an inspiration to everyone reminding us that though we do not live in a perfect world, thank God for angels like MIAR who make a difference to animals!     

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Dogs Not The Problem; Irresponsbile Owners Are Says DVS

PETPOSITIVE NEWSFLASH!

DATELINE PUTRAJAYA:

A NEW DOG GUIDEBOOK  is in the pipeline by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) to raise awareness about dogs and responsible pet ownership in the country.

This was decided in a meeting here in the DVS' headquarters this afternoon after the Malaysian Animal-Assisted Therapy for the Disabled and Elderly Association (PETPOSITIVE) and the Malaysian Kennel Association (MKA) met with the Department's Director-General Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz bin Jamaluddin earlier this afternoon.

The guidebook which is targeted at dog owners and local councils will be jointly launched by the DVS and the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) during the World Animal Day celebrations in October of this year. 

Petpositive and MKA have been tasked to come up with a contents-draft in a special committee organised by the DVS. 

"Dogs are not the problem and banning or restricting certain breeds will not solve the problem of irresponsible pet owners in the country," said Datuk Aziz during the meeting which was also attended by several experts from the DVS.

"The booklet will serve as a helpful guide to first-time and regular dog owners on how to appreciate the needs of their pets better," added Aziz.

"It will also serve as an indispensable tool for local councils to understand dogs and their behaviour and welfare when they deal with them.

Dr Aziz said the guidebook will include aspects of animal-assisted therapy as well. 

He also has plans to use some of the helpful tips of renowned animal whisperer Cesar Milan as an aid for pet owners who don't know much about training their dogs.

"The DVS dog guidebook will arm the reader with accurate information about canines and not disinformation that will only cause fear and misunderstanding over dogs." Concluded Datuk Aziz.

A workshop will be held within the next three months before the guidebook is launched to commemorate World Animal Day on October 4th, 2012.  


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"Killer Dog"s Owner Fined RM2,000

COMMENT: My immediate reaction is what a huge disappointment that an owner of a so called "killer dog" gets away with a measly fine of  RM2000. 

Measly because the elderly gentleman is now dead. 

Why didn't the court ban the human creature from ever owning a dog? 

Send her for community service but not near any animal shelter, please!

And what happens to the dog itself? It should be spared and rehabilitated.

What do YOU think? Share with us in our comments section.

Here's the story: 

Accountant fined RM2,000 after her dog kills man in Subang Jaya

By MAIZATUL NAZLINA

PETALING JAYA: An accountant, whose dog mauled to death a 74-year-old senior citizen in Subang Jaya last month, was fined RM2,000 or, in default, two months' jail by a Magistrate's court here on Monday.

Magistrate Mohd Nazri Omran fined Elaine Soon Sien Ling, 28, after she pleaded guilty to negligence with respect to her pet that endangered Yip Soon Wah.

The offence was committed at No. 59, Jalan SS19/5B, Subang Jaya at about 9.40am on May 8.
She was charged under Section 289 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum fine of six months' jail or RM2,000 fine or both if convicted.

In mitigation, Soon said she had met Yip's family to apologise for the incident.

She said she was not at home at the time. Only her mother, who was a retiree, was at home when it happened.

"My dog is healthy, it is always in the cage and my house gate is always locked," she said.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Siti Fatimah Yahya urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence.
According to the facts of the case, the dog had attacked Yip who was on morning jog, in front of Soon's house.

It bit Yip on the neck causing Yip to lose consciousness. Soon's neighbour, a doctor, confirmed that Yip died at the scene.

On May 8, it was reported that the dog ran out of its owner's house through a loosely-secured rubbish compartment door.

The owner had obtained the dog three months earlier, after her house had been robbed.

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