A letter by Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye

Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/11/15/focus/7428714&sec;=focus

Don’t behave like animals


I HAVE been following closely issues concerning animal welfare, particularly acts of cruelty to animals.


The recent killing of a licensed therapy dog by Ipoh City Hall enforcement officers is an inhumane act. The owner, a 75-year-old woman, who kept the dog as a companion, was mentally and emotionally devastated as a result of the killing.


Of late, Malaysia has been singled out for mention by international animal welfare organisations due to the ill-treatment of animals.


For example, the Mayhew Animal Home and Humane Education Centre based in London has given very negative comments on the way our local authorities as well as certain irresponsible and uncaring individuals treat the animals.


I applaud the NGOs and animal welfare activists who have been championing the cause of animal welfare and working hard to draw the Government’s attention to amend the archaic Animal Act (1953).

I understand the feelings by these activists because I have several pets in my home whom I regard as members of my family and I wish to associate myself with the numerous calls to the Government to introduce amendments to the Animal Act 1953 (2006 Amendment) without delay.
 
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