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Animal Rescue in Setapak On 13 May 2021, SAFM received a complaint of a pet dumping incident involving a dog abandoned by its owner without food or water supply for 2 months. The dog was discovered in an apartment unit in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. When neighbouring residents realized loud barking noises, they became suspicious and forwarded their concerns to the building management committee. The apartment owner was contacted and revealed that the tenant had long left the unit. As the apartment had not been inspected since the departure of the tenant, the apartment owner was not aware that a dog had been left to fend for itself within the unit. SAFM members managed to rescue the traumatised and frail-looking dog found in unsanitary conditions with its faeces littered everywhere. Animal cruelty is a criminal offence in Malaysia. Section 29 of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 states that any person being the owner of an animal commits an offence by abandoning the animal in circumstances that it is likely to suffer trauma, pain, or suffering by reason of relocation, starvation, thirst, injury, or illness. Upon conviction, the individual shall be liable to a fine of not less than RM20,000 and not more than RM100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not more than three years or to both. As such, pet owners are strongly urged to be responsible citizens and avoid any form of animal cruelty. Currently, the dog is in KC Valley Animal Shelter under the care of Mr. KC, the owner of the shelter. SAFM thanks Mr. KC for his kindness in providing temporary shelter for the dog pending investigation by the Department of Veterinary Services for further action. SAFM welcomes donations to support KC Valley Animal Shelter and Mr. KC to continue caring for and protecting abandoned and stray animals. Name : Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM)

Animal Food Aid MCO Relief -Phase 1 Phase 1 of the MCO Animal Food Aid Relief program launched by SAFM went smoothly on Saturday, 19 June 2021. A total of 100 cat food packages (dry and wet cat food) were distributed to the B40 community in Kampung Gombak Utara. The program was held in association with the Residents’ Committee Zone 1 (JKP Zone 1), a representative from the Selayang Municipal Council Zone 1, and the Gombak Utara Village Community Management Council (MPKK Gombak Utara). The main objective of the animal food aid relief was to encourage residents to care for and feed abandoned cats in Kampung Gombak Utara. SAFM was also keen on lending a helping hand to residents who had lost their income due to the lockdown measures implemented by the Government to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, the photo e-contest held by SAFM created a buzz among residents as they were encouraged to post pictures of them feeding abandoned cats with the tag @animal.org.my. Three winners were selected and announced on 1 July 2021 via SAFM’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Overall, the program received great feedback from the residents of Kampung Gombak Utara with the hopes of similar initiatives by SAFM in other areas. On behalf of SAFM, we wish to express our deepest gratitude to donors and fellow Malaysians for supporting this great cause!

Animal Food Aid MCO Relief – Phase 1 Phase 1 of the MCO Animal Food Aid Relief program launched by SAFM went smoothly on Saturday, 19 June 2021. A total of 100 cat food packages (dry and wet cat food) were distributed to the B40 community in Kampung Gombak Utara. The program was held in association with the Residents’ Committee Zone 1 (JKP Zone 1), a representative from the Selayang Municipal Council Zone 1, and the Gombak Utara Village Community Management Council (MPKK Gombak Utara). The main objective of the animal food aid relief was to encourage residents to care for and feed abandoned cats in Kampung Gombak Utara. SAFM was also keen on lending a helping hand to residents who had lost their income due to the lockdown measures implemented by the Government to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, the photo e-contest held by SAFM created a buzz among residents as they were encouraged to post pictures of them feeding abandoned cats with the tag @animal.org.my. Three winners were selected and announced on 1 July 2021 via SAFM’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Overall, the program received great feedback from the residents of Kampung Gombak Utara with the hopes of similar initiatives by SAFM in other areas. On behalf of SAFM, we wish to express our deepest gratitude to donors and fellow Malaysians for supporting this great cause!