Thus have I heard…

I have written about this before, but I think it’s timely that I repeat myself again….


In Thailand, the people are very animal-friendly. The Thais seldom ever abandon their pets. Thailand actively promotes and practises TNR – the stray animals are neutered, their left ear is tipped and released back into the colony. These tipped-eared animals are not captured anymore and are allowed to live out their natural lives. Thais are generally very kind to animals. The strays are treated with kindness and respect.


In Bali, euthanasia is not readily available at vets’ clinics. Even if a dog is very sick, the vet teaches the rescuer/owner how to care for the dog. TNR is also actively practised in Bali. Being an island, they need to control the stray population. They do not capture and kill. They neuter and release.


In Singapore, TNR is actively practised in many neighbourhoods and some communities have achieved 100% neutered cats. Research has been conducted on the island which showed that euthanasia does not solve the stray problem. Neutering does.


In India, even though the people are generally living in poverty, yet even the poorest beggars share their food with the stray animals. The strays look very healthy and well-fed. People are kind to these animals and they are seldom ill-treated. TNR is also practised in India. Since 1992, the pounds are forbidden to put down stray animals.


In Malaysia?


I rest my case.


Goodnight.