Onus on owners to keep dog clean, safe
KUCHING: Despite having their dogs registered and licensed under the Local Authority (Dog Licensing and Control) By-Laws, 2018, pet owners have been reminded to be totally responsible in their roles as members of the public. State chief environmental health officer of the Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH), Billy Sujang said that the duties […]
Over 200k dogs vaccinated since rabies outbreak in 2017
KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) has vaccinated a total of 8,210 dogs against rabies up to Sept 22 this year. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the cumulative number of dogs vaccinated since the rabies outbreak in 2017 until this year totalled over 200,000. “The estimated dog population […]
Dog catchers bitten on ankle and hand
SIBU: Two members of the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) dog team were bitten by dogs at Kampung Sentosa, a rabies infected area, last Saturday (June 27). SMC chairman Clarence Ting said the victims were the driver of the team lorry and the other, a dog catcher. “They were attacked by dogs while on their round […]
