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APM rescues trapped pet dog

MIRI: The Civil Defence Force (APM) does not confine its tasks to only rescue duties, providing protection, and humanitarian services during disasters and emergencies. This morning (Jan 10) the Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) helped save a dog stuck in the front gate of a house in Jalan Lim Chee Hian, here. Officer in-charge Lt […]

Don’t adopt strays with unknown vaccination status

KUCHING: Animal lovers should stop collecting or adopting strays with unknown vaccination status or source. Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said all dogs must be vaccinated with the anti-rabies vaccine in accordance with the Anti-Rabies Vaccination Order. Any owner or person in charge of a dog who fails without […]

Dog licences can be applied for online

KUCHING: If you are a dog owner, have you applied for licences for your pets from the local authorities? Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is calling on all owners residing in areas under its jurisdiction to apply for dog licences online via the Dog Licence System. “The applicants only need to register at the SarawakID […]

Good response to vaccination drive

BY VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: A rabies vaccination drive held in connection with the World Rabies Day 2020 at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Community Hall today was a huge hit. Many responsible dog owners brought their dogs for free vaccinations, micro chipping, and licensing. The World Rabies Day 2020 celebration was launched by the […]

So you want to own a furkid?

BY VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: How often should one bathe one’s furkid? (A furkid is used to refer to a pet that is treated as though it were someone’s child) According to Dr Alif Kurniawan: “Bathing once a week is ideal. Too often is actually not good for the dog’s skin. The more frequent the […]

Owners urged to vaccinate their dogs against rabies

SIBU: Dog owners here have been told to be a more responsible for their animals after 10 more places have been declared as rabies-infected areas. The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) last June 13 announced that these 10 places are Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lorong Permai Timur, Kampung Bahagia Jaya Teku, Sibujaya, Mile 1/2 […]