The true essence of dog ownership
BY SHERYL TAN JIA YI Unveiling a world of joy and companionship Picture this: You come across a Facebook picture of a puppy gazing at you affectionately, tugging at your heartstrings, and wordlessly begging, “Bring me home.” The next thing you know, you find yourself eagerly navigating through the aisles of your local pet shop, […]
Target to get dogs vaccinated against rabies almost there
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Immune Belt Enforcement Team (IBET) has vaccinated 89 per cent of dogs in their assigned areas to curb rabies in the state. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom lauded IBET for its effort in vaccinating dogs from Lundu to Lawas, covering a distance of more […]
They ain’t expensive, they’re my dogs
‘Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.’ – Country Living, American lifestyle and home magazine. I had an impromptu lesson on the reproduction of dogs when I took my young female dog, Bailey, to a veterinary clinic […]
Keeping our canine companions in check
For dog lovers, their dogs are their most precious asset. Thus, knowing and understanding how to properly handle them is vital. For dogs who misbehave, this is when Pawsitive Centre dog trainer Mikhael Kueh comes in. He helps to correct this behavioural issue and educate the owners on how to properly handle the situation. Nurturing […]
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 […]
Vaccinate your dogs and cats to curb rabies
SERIAN: Pet owners have been advised to vaccinate their dogs and cats against rabies. Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sarawak director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud appealed to them to do so at the nearest veterinary clinic or government veterinary office. This, he said is very important because prevention is better than cure. “It is compulsory […]
Spay or neuter your dogs if you love them
‘Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.’ – ROGER CARAS, AMERICAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER AND WRITER. My dear friends, do you have dogs? Do you love them, really love them? Please don’t keep dogs if you don’t love them. If you truly love them, spay or neuter them to stop them […]
Roaming dogs: Enforce council by-laws stringently
Pet dogs are a great companion but when they are infected with a disease like rabies, it could be a threat to both the owners and people in the area. Man’s best friend could be left unleashed in their familiar compound but if they happen to be in contact with other rabid animals, who’s to […]
Action against owners of roaming dogs
BAU: The residents of housing areas here are reminded to not let their dogs roam freely in the residential areas. According to Bau District Council, recently the council has received a lot of complaints regarding pets (dogs) roaming freely around the residential areas and disturbing the safety of the residents. “We urge that all residents […]
War hero out of scoffed mongrel
All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human. He wasn’t a dog. – Charles M. Schulz, American cartoonist Dog shows in the got talent series such as Britain Got Talent (BGT) and America Got Talent (AGT) are enthralling events. They are […]
