Stricter enforcement of laws needed to curb strays
KUCHING: There would be fewer strays and neglected animals in the urban areas if council by-laws are strictly enforced and pets are neutered. Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) president Datin Dona Drury-Wee called for balanced by-laws, saying it’s inhumane to keep dogs leashed or caged for long hours. Moreover, the difficulty […]
Rabies can also infect cats
LIMBANG: Not many feline owners are aware that their pets are also at risk of being infected by rabies. Limbang District Council chairman Sufian Mohat said cat owners must understand that not only dogs get rabies. “That is why the council, Cat Rescue Club and Department of Veterinary Services are organising the rabies awareness programme […]
Finding a lost puppy
If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience. – Woodrow Wilson, 28th US President I was very distressed when I lost my four-month-old puppy, Bailey, for almost an hour recently. Although it was only an hour, it seemed like ages. […]
Monthly programmes to prevent rabies
KUCHING: Mass Vaccination, Dog Licensing and Microchipping programmes will be held monthly in six areas to reduce the spread of rabies. The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) will conduct the programmes to provide the public with easy access to vaccinate and license their pet dogs. “In order to control and […]
It pays to get your cat microchipped
A pet is never truly forgotten until it is no longer remembered. — Lacie Petitto, paediatric nurse Do you know that it pays to microchip your cat? If your feline has been implanted with a microchip and it goes missing, a microchip can trace the cat back to you. In Aberdeen, Scotland, a male cat by […]
518 animal bite cases but zero rabies
KUCHING: A total of 518 animal bite cases have been recorded in Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)’s area as of April 25 this year but with zero rabies cases. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang noted that of these, 518 bite cases, 286 or about 55 percent were bites from pet dogs. “That is the reason why […]
SSPCA concurs with department’s warning on pets roaming freely
KUCHING: Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) concurs with a warning by Sarawak Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) that drastic action will be taken against those who allow their pets to roam freely outside their compounds. Its president Datin Donna Drury-Wee said one has to remember that when pets roam freely, they […]
Vaccinate your dogs
SIBU: Pet owners here are reminded to vaccinate their dogs to curb the spread of rabies. Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Clarence Ting said that rabies was still around and more than 20 Sarawakians had died of rabies since 2017. “Please vaccinate your dogs yearly to prevent the spread of rabies among animals It […]
Your dogs, your responsibility
SIBU: With incidences of two deaths reported in Sibu due to Rabies, Senator Robert Lau once again reminded dog owners to be responsible pet owners by keeping their pets inside their home compounds and to apply for licenses. This second reminder from the senator to pet owners was addressed with urgency as Sibu has already […]
Care for your pets but be vigilant
KUCHING: Nadia, the Malayan tiger that tested positive for Covid-19 in New York recently, has raised concerns among animal lovers, but to date, there is no evidence that animals, especially pets, can spread the disease. Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) president Datin Dona Drury-Wee said while animals and people could […]
