Ever since the Klang Dog Pound issue was made public, we had been working very hard behind the scenes to help the dogs. We heard two big organisations were going to do something, so we were hoping they would.
Being just a small group and not a shelter, our resources are extremely limited. But still, everyone has to help, so this is what we did today, and what we will do tomorrow. Please read on…
We visited the Klang Dog Pound and rescued 12 puppies today. This is all thanks to Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better who told us they would take over the puppies and get them rehomed. We just do the rescue, and they will rehome. Now, that’s what I call “Working Together for the Animals”.
The day started with us getting absolutely LOST in Klang, looking for the dog pound. We asked for directions to get to the Pusat Kurungan Haiwan and were directed to a Pusat Lembu instead! Gosh! Anyway, we finally reached the place, one hour late. Luckily I had given a whole 1 hour allowance for ourselves.
Then, we met up with En Zakaria, a very kind man who is charge of the matters of the pound, who really has no choice because he is merely doing his duty, as requirement by the administration.
En Zakaria explained that there are public complaints EVERY DAY regarding stray dogs in Klang, and because of this, they are required to go on a catching spree TWICE a day. While we were there, we saw the van bring in six more very healthy looking dogs. There will be another trip later this evening.
We empathise with En Zakaria’s predicament. I am sure none of us would want to be in his shoes. He told us how some people abandon their old dogs on the street, thereby contributing to the stray problem in Klang.
We also empathise with the two caretakers at the pound, Mr Balu and Mr Mano. They feel so sorry for the dogs, and yet, there is nothing anyone can do to help them.
If only people would not abandon their dogs…
If only people would actively practise CNRM on the strays…
If only people would be more tolerant of the stray animals and learn to live in harmony with them…
Saying “If only” is just talk….so we must do something about it. On our part, we have already got a panel vet in Klang for CNRM under AnimalCare. We are now finalising the details – will post it up in a few days’ time. But we need the people of Klang to participate in our programme. We cannot do this alone.
And today, we rescued 12 puppies from the pound.
It is never about talking, it is always about doing.
I’ll let the photos tell the story now…
Newborn puppies, mother is with them. Mr Balu and Mr Mano have put them in a small guardhouse so that they would be safe from the other dogs. They are barely two weeks old. We will be rescuing the whole family either tomorrow or Wednesday.
One of the 12 happy little puppies coming to greet us.
Two puppies playing. Some of the little ones are allowed to roam in the compound.
Here are the really sad ones. This one keeps standing up and looking at me in the eye. I could almost hear her..”Please take me with you.” I told her I will, tomorrow. I hope I can keep my promise, if all goes as planned tomorrow.
Please take us home…please.
More dogs.
It breaks your heart…totally.
What about me?
Just then, the MPK van came in, and all the dogs started barking furiously. Mr Balu says the dogs hate that van. I don’t blame them.
Here it is….
Six more caught this morning. All looked very healthy to me. Must be newly abandoned or lost. They all looked like pets (or former pets).
We watched them put the six new dogs into the enclosure and our hearts broke into pieces.
MDDB had brought two big packs of food for the dogs, so this puppy is asking for it. He must be extremely hungry. The dogs are only fed discarded bread every day. There is no other food unless good samaritans bring in leftovers for them. Mr Balu and Mr Manu also go to the nearby restaurants and ask for leftovers.
We bought four packs of food too, but decided not to open them until these two packs have been used.
We also brought cooked chicken liver and meat for them. Gosh, what a feast…especially when you have been only eating bread. Mr Balu says some of them simply refuse to eat the bread, because the bread is already spoilt.
Eating kibbles now. Some don’t like kibbles very much. But beggars can’t be choosers now, can they? Poor things…
En Zakaria has very kindly consented to allow us to rescue 40 of the adults dogs tomorrow. More about this in the next posting…
Will you take me tomorrow, please?
We brought the 12 puppies out in our own private cars, without cages. We had not expected to be able to rescue them, so we came unprepared. It was very easy picking them up since they were still puppies.
Here’s two of them, enjoying the air-cont in Mandy’s car. When we arrived at the clinic, these two were fast asleep.
I wasn’t as lucky. We carried three in our car, and one was quite fierce, so he fought with the other two. I had to stop him, and ended up getting bitten (my thumb is still swollen now!). Then, I had to carry him so that the other two could have some peace. Later, he vomited on me – partially-digested food and two long wriggly worms! Poor thing, he must have been feeling a bit car-sick. And poor me, as well.
MDDB told us to bring them to their vet for a check-up first.
Here are ten of them at the vet’s.
Two more in a cage at the back of the clinic.
All finally slept, while waiting for their turn to be checked for Parvo and Distemper. Eight have been tested positive for these diseases, and need to be separated and fostered. Please help MDDB. They need funds, too.
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Today, we did the easier part – rescuing the 12 puppies.
Tomorrow is the hard part – rescuing 40 adults. We need specific help. Please read the next posting if you would like to help us.
But here’s our appeal to everyone. We now know that the dogs at the pound are only fed bread. Please donate dogfood to the pound. Come with the food and feed the dogs yourself – you will see just how hungry they are. It doesn’t cost very much if you cook chicken and rice. You can get this quite cheaply from the market. Kibbles may be more expensive, but convenient and can be kept.
MDDB told us they have lots of donated food, so we brought back our 4 packs and exchanged them for CAGES – for tomorrow’s operation. Please read on…
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A fantastic effort and many thanks on behalf of of the canines of the world.Every man and his dog unite and make this world a better place for our furry friends whether stray or non stray.