Our proposal to MPSJ: http://animalcare.my/2013/05/28/calling-all-feederscaregivers-in-the-mpsj-area-we-need-your-help-and-support/
Our meeting with MPSJ: http://animalcare.my/2013/06/07/our-meeting-with-mpsj/
Seeking the assistance of our parliamentarian: http://animalcare.my/2013/07/18/updates-on-seeking-the-assistance-of-our-parliamentarian-for-more-compassionate-ways-to-manage-the-stray-animal-population/
Here is the official reply:
From: Deborah Augustin <deborah.wongchen@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Subject:
To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com>Dear Dr Chan,
We have read your detailed proposals to MPSJ with much care and concern. We truly understand your predicament and plight, however it is unfortunate that we may not be able to assist in pushing for a by-law to spare the lives of ear-notched animals.According to our research, it is indeed not feasible to introduce TNR in an urban area such as Subang Jaya / Kelana Jaya, as the likelihood of the animals getting knocked down, abused, or being a danger to the public is extremely high. With that being said, different councils have different policies. MBPJ surrenders all captured animals to PAWS for RM20 per animal. MPSJ is said to be more “advanced” where they own a compound and an in-house veterinarian to attend to the captured animals, after which, they are permitted by law to put them down if they see fit. Of course, ideally, it would be best if the animals were reclaimed or adopted, but we too know the reality that majority of the animals are put down.We got in touch with (name of person and organisation provided) who is also a councilor, and they have a committee of petlovers which meets every month solely to discuss stray animal issues. They welcome all input to preserve the lives of the strays and if any feasible suggestions come through, they will introduce new municipal by-laws. The best we can do as a parliamentarian office is to assist in promoting and publicizing pet adoption. I hope that you find this information helpful.Best Regards,Deborah Augustin
Research Officer | Pusat Khidmat P104 -Kelana Jaya
From: Deborah Augustin <deborah.wongchen@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM
Subject: Re:
To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com>Dear Dr Chan,
Yes, you are welcome to publish this on your website. In the mean time I will also post on Wong Chen’s Facebook asking if anyone might be able to help in providing the cost benefit paper that is necessary to change MPSJ’s position on the matter.Best,Deborah Augustin
Research Officer | Pusat Khidmat P104 -Kelana Jaya
We thank the YB’s office for their response and hope their esteemed office will do the needful for the street animals.
Meanwhile, as we’ve always said: Let’s continue doing what we can for the animals. Every street animal neutered is many hundreds of lives saved. Every street animal rehomed and cared for is a precious life saved.
An update:
From: Deborah Augustin <deborah.wongchen@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM
Subject: Re:
To: Chan Kah Yein <chankahyein@gmail.com>Dear Dr Chan,We have posted a link on Wong Chen’s Facebook, and if any data is forthcoming we will get in touch with you.I hope this helps.https://www.facebook.com/wongchenpkr/posts/491033630967032
Best regards,Deborah AugustinResearch Officer | Pusat Khidmat P104 -Kelana Jaya
Comments
2 responses to “The official reply from the parliamentarian’s office”
I’m not too sure about MPSJ having a vet.to attend to the strays. Maybe now, but few years back my dog happen to escape from the house & was caught by MPSJ.He was taken to the Puchong pound & the condition there was worst than hell! Not only no food for them but they don’t even have water to drink! They were in such bad condition that they fight & bite each other & in such abhorrent condition!
Hi Christina, Would you like to bring this up to the parliamentarian’s office? Perhaps with a hands-on experience like yours, they will look into it.