Pet vaccination, neutering campaign
SERIAN: The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) held a rabies vaccination, neutering and pet licensing campaign at Serian Community Hall yesterday. The day-long activity was organised together with Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA), the Immune Belt Enforcement Team and Serian District Council. A total of 44 pet cats and dogs […]
SSPCA seeks funds for RM7m animal centre
KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) is reactivating its fundraising efforts for its ‘Animal Village’. Its newly minted president Datin Dona Dury Wee urged members present during the society’s recent annual general meeting to support and help realise the upcoming new RM7 million animal village for rehabilitation, animal rights, and […]
SSPCA retains Dona Drury as president
KUCHING: Datin Dona Drury-Wee has been re-elected as president of the Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (SSPCA) at its annual general meeting on Sunday (Sept 4) at Mandarin Restaurant. Gracie Geikie is the new chairperson, succeeding Rebecca D’Cruz. “We would like to thank Rebecca for serving the society since 2009. Throughout her […]
SSPCA elects new office bearers
KUCHING: Datin Dona Drury-Wee has been re-elected as the Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (SSPCA) president. The society said its Annual General Meeting for 2021/2022 was held on Sunday (Sept 4) at Mandarin Restaurant where a new committee was elected. Gracie Geikie was elected as the society’s new chairperson succeeding outgoing chairperson […]
Walk your dog daily
KUCHING: More education on treating and handling animals is needed to help the public. Dog trainer, Mikhael Kueh said dog owners and dog lovers are able to utilise the BarkPark in Saradise, here. “BarkPark has five to ten dogs from a day-to-day basis and parents can bring their children as well. He also said that […]
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 […]
Students raise RM4,200 worth of donations for SSPCA
KUCHING: Two final year students from Limkokwing Institute, Angelina Chai and Joann Nixon, managed to raise RM4,200 worth of donations through their project ‘Buy a Box, Save a Stray’ to help the Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA). Speaking to the project manager, Angelina Chai, who works in a team of five, […]
Animal shelter hit by flood, appeals for donations
KUCHING: The heavy downpour on Monday (July 12) afternoon resulted in flash flood which has affected animals at the Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) shelter at 7th Mile here. SSPCA president Datin Dona Drury-Wee said the water level was waist-deep. “Fortunately, the flood subsided quickly as the rain stopped. However, there […]
Authorities need to relook catching procedures
KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) is deeply concerned about the recent incident in which five men entered a house in Mile 9, Jalan Kuching-Serian here illegally to catch and euthanised a pet dog and six of its puppies. President Datin Donna Drury-Wee said while SSPCA understands that removal […]
Animals are not spared the chaos
KUCHING: The relentless downpour which started on Thursday evening and continued until the following day resulted in floods affecting not only people residing in low-lying areas but animals as well. Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) centre at 7th Mile was not spared the effects of the torrential rain. Flood water had […]
