Month: September 2015

We have written to Mission Rabies to seek advice and help. We urge you, even as an independent rescuer and caregiver, to do the same. With a bigger voice, maybe we can get the help needed for our street animals and many lives can be saved. Please let’s speak up for the animals. It is extremely…

The news: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/21/Rabies-vaccines-50000/ KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has ordered 50,000 doses of rabies vaccines to combat the outbreak in the northern states. Its deputy director-general Dr Kamarudin Md Isa said a request had been made from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) through the Regional Vaccine Bank for Rabies in Asia.…

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/20/No-sign-of-rabies-on-victims-of-dog-bite-so-far/ GEORGE TOWN: None of the people bitten by dogs in Perlis, Kedah and Penang have been infected by rabies. However, 10 of 39 dogs which bit them have tested positive for the disease.  

1.  Please be well-informed of news from reliable sources. In fact, we also need your help in keeping us informed as well. Please email me (chankahyein@gmail.com) if you have reliable news. 2.  Be prepared to get your animals vaccinated against rabies. Rabies can be transmitted to all mammals. Please consult your vet for advice. 3.  Be…

The following information is derived from the World Animal Protection website. Source: http://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/about/animal-protection-beliefs Did you know? 3,000 dogs used to be culled every year in Cali, Colombia for fear of rabies. We persuaded the government to sterilise dogs instead. The number of strays fell by 25%. Dog bites reduced. And when the project ended, 10,000 people…

Rabies is a vaccine-preventable disease. Dr. Francois Meslin of the WHO said, “Dog culling has never had a significant impact on rabies reduction or dog population density anywhere in the world. Only vaccination of at least 70% of the dogs will eradicate rabies.” World Health Organisation studies show that if 70% of dogs are vaccinated…

More news from Penang: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/ngos-decry-decision-to-kill-strays “In 2013, Penang was declared a rabies infected area and the culling of animals has not resolved the problem. “There are estimated 40,000 street dogs in Penang, we cannot see those lives sacrificed, knowing the problem would still exist. “If killing is the best solution to end a disease, should…

Kedah leads the way with free vaccinations…..Thank you, Kedah! http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2015/09/19/ree-anti-rabies-vaccinations-in-kedah/ ALOR SETAR: Kedah is in the midst of providing free rabies vaccinations and has asked federal authorities for additional supplies of vaccines. At the same time, the Veterinary Department has advised dog owners to keep their pets confined for at least two months to prevent…

These articles may be informative: Dear Mr Lim Guan Eng, please stop the killing: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2015/09/18/dear-mr-lim-guan-eng-please-stop-the-killing/ Dr. Francois Meslin of the WHO said, “Dog culling has never had a significant impact on rabies reduction or dog population density anywhere in the world. Only vaccination of at least 70% of the dogs will eradicate rabies.” World Health…