SSPCA needs RM1.5 mln to build new shelter

Posted on December 4, 2011, Sunday Borneo Post

TASTY: Gramong (second left) contributes to the fundraising by buying Christmas cookies from one of the booths. He is accompanied by SSPCA president Donna Drury Wee (left).

KUCHING: Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) needs RM1.5 million to build a fully-equipped new animal shelter.
“The society will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, and its birthday wish is to be able to find a new plot of land on which to build a state-of-the-art facility to cater to the needs of the animals and people of Kuching.
“The state government is working hard to ensure that a plot of land is made available to the society,” said Assistant Minister of Tourism Datuk Gramong Juna, representing Minister of Tourism Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg at the launch of the SSPCA Charity Bazaar yesterday.
He added that acquiring the land was just the beginning, with funds to be found later for the building and accompanying facilities.
“The SSPCA committee is focussing its efforts on raising funds for the new shelter, setting a target of RM1.5 million,” he revealed, urging all people in Kuching, especially the corporate sector, to support the cause.
Proceeds from the charity bazaar would also go to caring for the animals at their current shelter at Mile 6 1/2, which houses over 300 cats, dogs, puppies and kittens that need food and medical care, incurring costs of over RM23,000 per month.
Gramong said the welfare of animals in Kuching, be they pets or strays, were the concern of everyone.
“We can and should be doing more, starting with pet owners who have to take greater responsibility for animals under their care, such as making sure they are spayed or neutered to avoid unwanted litters, making sure they have a safe and hygienic living environment, and that they receive the needed medical attention.
“Above all, be kind to animals and act to stop their abuse.”
Sixty-one booths took part in the bazaar, with participation from schools and colleges, clubs, NGOs, corporate bodies and animal lovers.

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MEDICAL TREATMENT: Minnie is seen with a freshly disinfected wound. —SSPCA photo

KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has called for better enforcement from the authorities in response to animal cruelty cases.

SSPCA president Dona Drury Wee said although the society has no authority to seize abused pets or arrest errant owners, it often gets requests from the public to rescue pets. Wee explained that SSPCA could only advise owners to treat their pets better and that only the police and the Sarawak Department of Veterinary Services have the authority to act according to the law.

“Both departments need to be more proactive about it. If people realise that they can get away with abusing their pets, they will just do it,” she told The Borneo Post and Utusan Borneo yesterday. She suggested the police and Veterinary Department set up a hotline for animal abuse cases. Drury Wee was speaking in response to the SSPCA’s latest rescue of two puppies — Mickey and Minnie — estimated to be about four months old.

The puppies were released to SSPCA last weekend by the owner, who ignored the group’s advice to give the animals proper care. Shelter veterinarian Dr Davies Belayong said both puppies had picked up canine distemper in addition to experiencing a long period of starvation and ill-treatment. “We must educate the public that animals should not be treated like property, but like family,” he said.

Mickey has since died, while Minnie is expected to eventually succumb to her illness. Shelter manager Richard Lim said both puppies were friendly despite being reduced to skin and bones. “Minnie has an open wound on her back, which was full of maggots that we had to clean out,” he said, adding that the shelter is making sure she gets to live out the last of her days comfortably and with a full belly.

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