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By Syira SAFM Littering sucks. To us, it causes an eyesore to the public, it blocks drains and cause unbearable stench. But for in many natural places, littering kills animals. For us humans, it merely causes a mild inconvenience. But to stray animals and wildlife, it can be life-threatening. There are countless of cases of dead animals found with plastic in their stomach, or strangled by plastic bags and other littered rubbish. Some of us might already be aware of how plastic is dangerous to sea animals and how it killed millions of marine life, but it is just as bad for land animals as well. Our trash never brings any good. Here are ways how our irresponsible act of littering kills animals and wildlife alike: 1. Death Due to Eating Plastic & Toxic Chemicals This would be the no.1 cause of unnecessary and preventable deaths among wild animals and strays. Many of our trash are not separated and it is sadly common to wrap food waste in plastic bags before littering in the streets. Animals such as cats, dogs, crows, and even cows will scavenge for food. Using their keen sense of smell, they can detect leftover food among piles of plastic bag. As they are often starving, these animals would gobble up the food together with bits of plastic and other chemicals. Thus, they often develop stomach problems and many died of poisoning and other complications due to plastic indigestion. 2. Choking Due to Plastic Bags, Cans & Jars It might be funny to see an animal’s head stuck inside a jar or a can, but many of them died due to getting strangled or choked from trash. Things like plastic rings often strangled the animal and cause inability to breath. The poor animal’s death is often slow and painful. Our plastic bags are also the main murderer for many deaths in the wild. Plastics are notoriously hard to decompose for something we use only once. Same goes with straws, bottles, and anything single-use. These are especially harmful to marine life as the trash often end up in the ocean. 3. Cuts & Bruises from Sharp Objects Hungry animals often gobble up food quickly without considering what they’re eating. As a result, many of them suffer cuts in their mouth after biting into glass, jars, and cans. Smalls animals such as mice and lizards would climb into littered tins and get cuts in their body due to the sharp edges. So, what can we do to minimise the problem of littering in Malaysia? 1. Dispose your trash properly The most obvious way is to stop littering and throw your rubbish at the right place. If you have an outdoor picnic or event where any trash is involved, please be responsible of your waste and clean up after yourselves. Tie your trash bags properly and ensure it is properly placed so it won’t spill out. Animals have a good sense of smell and will rummage through improperly-disposed trash. Which is how you end up with a very nasty and foul garbage bin. If you see any litter by the street, do not hesitate to pick them up to your best effort. It takes one good person change the world. And the change starts with you! 2. Always keep rubbish bins close shut If you own an outdoor rubbish bin at your home or work, ensure that it has a lid and that it’s closed at all times. It should only be opened when you have trash to fill it. This will prevent the smell of the rubbish bin to attract scavenging animals. And if your bin is overflowed, quickly solve the problem and empty the bin immediately. It has to be kept closed at all times so animals can be deterred away and your rubbish won’t get scavenge. 3. Report of illegal dumping activity If you see any illegal dumping, take action and inform the relevant authorities. Illegal dumping grounds are dangerous to both the animals and people as it causes pollution and toxic waste. You can make a report to Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) here or immediately call Selangor’s Waste Management for cases in Selangor. You can also report animal cruelty here and take action for the voiceless animals. 4. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle We often hear what the 3R’s are but how often do we practice it? The first step is to reduce your waste. Make a habit of bringing your own food containers during take out, or use bio-degradable packaging materials. Many restaurants are replacing plastic straws with paper but it’s better to use your own reusable straws. It’s more hygienic and you can personalise it yourself! When you want to send your trash to recycling centres (kudos to you!), make sure your trash is cleaned and packed neatly. Do no treat it like another rubbish bag. Ensuring that you dispose your trash properly helps with the recycling process and ensure that they are discarded the right way. Unfortunately, many recyclables end up in dumping grounds and continue harming strays and wildlife. Conclusion Littering kills animals. So, let’s take the first step and make the change. Stop littering, take action when you see other people who litter, and minimise our waste by reducing, reusing and recycling our trash. It’s good for us, the people, the animals, and the whole planet. SAFM sees littering as a very serious issue and condemn all action of littering.

Every dog needs a good grooming once a while. Especially for long-haired breeds and those who shed like Huskies, Samoyed, and even Goldies, dogs need regular grooming to prevent mats, skin problems, and pain. A professional pet groomer is a common place to give your dog a good bath, cleaning and grooming. However, dog grooming issues happen more often than you think. So here are 5 things to check with your pet groomer to ensure a happy, healthy, and beautiful doggo. 1. Behaviour at the Pet Groomer’s Many pet owners do not realise when their dogs feel anxious when going to the grooming salon. Some dogs do get dramatic and anxious at the groomer’s, but check that they are not too scared to the point of getting traumatised. Anxiety can get worst for the animal if it is not taken well care of. Train your dog since they’re pups to see the groomer as a happy place. Give them treats for every good behaviour, such as when they sit still or not barking at the groomer. This will help your dog to associate going to the groomer’s with nice things, thus helping it to calm down and be less anxious. A good pet groomer will also help a first-time visit more bearable with praises, encouragement and love. 2. Pet Salon’s Hygiene Condition Ensure that your pet is happy and healthy after coming back home from the grooming salon. Since there are other dogs at the grooming salon, the place can be contaminated if it’s not clean and well-kept. A good pet groomer has to make sure that their equipment is kept clean and disinfected after every grooming session. How does the pet saloon smells? Are the groomers wearing proper gear such as gloves, face mask, or aprons? These are some of the things you can check with a pet groomer to ensure proper grooming hygiene for your dog. 3. Be Cautious for Injuries It’s normal for your dog to move around while being groomed. As such, accidents are bound to happen especially for rowdy pups. A good pet groomer would anticipate any accidents before they happen. An experienced groomer can shave your dog with ease even when your pooch moves a lot. So, if you think your dog’s the type who can’t sit still while his nails are being trimmed, consider a more established groomer who can ensure your dog’s safety. Check your dog for any cuts or reddish marks to make sure they are not injured while grooming. An inexperienced groomer could cut your dog’s nail too deep or shave too close and cause painful bleeding. If this happens, call them right away or switch to a new groomer. You can also let your groomer know if you want your dog to be groomed purely for hygiene or request for any particular style  you want. Always check with your groomer if the style you want will be okay for your dog, since some ‘hairstyle’ might be uncomfortable for certain breeds. 4. Safety Measures at the Salon Does the pet salon has a procedure of when a dog is injured? Do they have a first aid kit? Can they help you when you come back with an injured dog with rashes and bruises? These are some things you can check to ensure that your groomer has proper safety measures in an event of an accident. Groomers need to make sure that proper precautions are taken to treat a wound should they accidentally hurt a dog. They should inform you immediately and take responsibility of the incident. 5. Choose a Suitable Dog Groomer Take the time to shop and browse for good pet groomers around your area. Ask your friends, other dog owners for recommendation or check online reviews. You can also go to the salon in person and observe how they’re treating clients there. Talk to the dog groomers and get some good rapport with them. It also helps if you know specifically what you need so they can deliver the exact thing to you. Ask them about what equipment will they use for your dog breed, the price range, suitable hair cuts, or other things. These are merely as a safety precaution and to put your mind at ease. Image courtesy of Benjamin Lehman, Pexels.com 6. Look for Alternatives, Like the Vet! Aside from treating illnesses and performing spay & neuter surgeries, the vet clinic is also a place to get your dog groomed. It is especially the best place if you only want your dog to be cleaned without the fancy styling. Vets can clean your dogs ears properly, trim their nails, untangle matting problems, give medications for skin problems and many more. Vets are trained and certified so you can rest assured your dog would be in the safest of hands.  Keep in mind that not all veterinary clinics offer grooming services, so check in with them before deciding. In Conclusion Trust your gut. If you truly care for your fur baby, you would know if a dog groomer is good for your pooch. Hopefully these tips can help minimise dog grooming issues and get yourself some peace of mind for every time you send you dog for some good grooming. Communicate with the groomer on your every concern, and take the time to browse for the best one in town. In the end, you’ll have yourself a healthy dog with silky smooth fur and a big smile.

Oh, no! Why won’t my dog eat his kibbles? As dog owners, there are many things you’re responsible of no matter which breed you own, such as getting him spayed. However, if you find your dog isn’t eating his food all of a sudden, but will gladly take treats or table scraps, something might be wrong. Most dogs will eat everything in sight. If your pup is generally a healthy dog who gobbles up his kibbles, but has suddenly lost his appetite, he could be experiencing some sort of illness. To find out exactly what that sickness may be, you will have to talk to your regular vet and have your dog examined. Of course, going to the vet would be the safest and best way to treat your dog. However, you can begin to understand what you may be dealing with if you notice any of the following signs: Sometimes, your pet might vomit, but this is not an indicator that something is seriously wrong. Dogs are notorious for eating too much too fast which is the common cause of vomiting. It may also be that he got a hold of something he wasn’t supposed to, like a plant or a bug. However if he is vomiting particularly frequent, you should take take him in to get checked out  especially if he refuses to eat his regular food afterward. One of the most telling signs of your dog’s health is their poop. Healthy poop is supposed to be solid, but not too hard. Diarrhea should not be a normal occurrence. If it has become more frequent, your poor little doggo could be feeling under the weather. So, please take note! No one wants to be super active when they don’t feel too well. Dogs are the same way! If your dog  is less active than normal and he also won’t eat, take him to get treated at the local vet. There are many reasons why your dog is suddenly not eating as much, such as these reasons here. but to help dogs with underlying disorders get back to eating, in addition to visiting your vet, here are some basic steps you can take: Feed your dog in a comfortable environment away from other pets, unfamiliar people, and distractions. Don’t leave food out all the time. If your dog is sick, this predisposes him to food aversion. Try   feeding a few times a day, and only leave the food out for 30 minutes. Have the dog’s preferred caretaker offer the food, as long as they aren’t too stressed themselves by the whole situation. If you think your dog might have a food aversion, try switching the flavor of food. Keep other flavors on hand, though, so that you have options if your dog refuses the new flavor or develops an aversion to that. In Conclusion If your dog is not eating and lose his appetite, try out these 4 tips to see if it helps. Nothing beats going to the vet, though so if your instinct tells you it might be something serious, it might be time to pay the doctor a visit. Better safe than sorry.

We share our little blue planet with millions of animal species whom for millions of years we’d relied on for food, transport, labour, clothes, and so much more. In this brave new world of internet and technology however, we seem to be forgetting how to treat animals with respect and gratitude. Sadly, we see so many cases of animal abuse and cruelty today. But we can take action, report animal cruelty and give justice back towards the voiceless animals. Animal cruelty is defined as the crime involving the infliction of pain, suffering, or death to an animal. Animal neglect can include withholding of food and water and shelter and that as a result the animal has in any way suffered, died, or been placed in imminent danger of death. In short, anything that is done to mistreat an animal and cause physical or mental trauma to the animal. Sometimes we wonder, why do animal cruelty happen a lot of time? We might think, people who engage in animal cruelty are monsters! Heartless creatures who don’t deserve a place in the world. Who could ever harm a living and gentle animal? Animal cruelty often goes unnoticed and not taken seriously in Malaysia. But think about it, if someone can be abusive or cruel to animals, then who’s to say that they could also become aggressive and violent towards fellow human beings? And in most cases, animal abusers also harms other humans. Example Animal Cruelty Cases in Malaysia In 2019, a single mother fed her dog 32 sewing needles. She was only fined RM 7,000 and spend ONE night in jail. In 2019, two men were caught on camera putting a cat into a clothes dryer at a self-service laundromat before turning on the machine, killing the pregnant feline. In 2020, another man caught putting three cats into a washing machine at another self-service laundromat and turning it on. All three cats died. A man sprayed red paint a caged monkey he caught from a tree. A parent laughed at her son for killing a rooster, recorded the murder on video and posted it on social media. Someone chopped off a kitten’s legs and left it to die! These are truly brutal cases of animal cruelty! No animal deserves to experience any abuse from any human being. Animal cruelty is a growing phenomenon that needs more awareness so that it is stopped immediately. How You Can Help to End the Violence Against the Voiceless Animal cruelty in this country is indeed a very disturbing problem. And it’s easy to feel powerless and disheartened listening to these heartless cases. But we can change this. We have to start with the man/woman in the mirror and be change we want to see. We have the power to bring awareness and justice to these voiceless creatures. How we can help ? First, we should be responsible pet owners and be attentive to our pets’ needs. If you have pets, they need more than just food, water, and adequate shelter. They need vaccination and get spayed or neutered. In addition to these basics, be sure to always show them the love and care they deserve. If you think your pet is sick, bring him to the veterinarian. Being a responsible pet owner goes a long way to help our animal friends living in a healthy and happy environment. Second, we can help to educate others about the importance of providing basic needs for all dogs and cats. We should use the power of social media to spread awareness on animal cruelty and abuse. Be your little activist and spread the word on proper pet care, spay & neuter, and what not to do to animals. A little good deed can go a long way! Lastly, you can be the key to the prevention of animal abuse  in your area.Yes, you can be the mover and shaker, the agent of change our country is desperately in need of! If you witness a cruelty crime against any animal; pet or wildlife, TAKE ACTION. Record the incident and gather strong evidence in forms of videos or photos and report animal cruelty. Call the hotline 013 706 6770 (Whatsapp Only) for Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) to help in reporting cruelty cases. Alternatively, you can file a report online here. Be the voice of the animals! Take action, spread the awareness and let’s stop animal cruelty.

By Syira SAFM Mama dan papa anak bulus kesayangan ada banyak tanggungjawab. Bukan sahaja kena diberi makan, minum, tempat tinggal yang selesa, kucing peliharaan juga harus dikembiri dan dimandulkan. Proses kembiri kucing ini dipanggil Spay & Neuter. Di Malaysia, masih ramai yang kurang arif tentang keberkesanan Spay & Neuter dalam kalangan haiwan peliharaan tidak kira anjing atau kucing.  Terdapat banyak manfaat apabila kucing anda dikembirikan dari segi kesihatan dan kebahagiaan si comel, ke penjimatan kos dan tanggungan buat pemilik haiwan tersebut. 1. Kucing Akan Lebih Sihat Pakar-pakar veterinar di seluruh dunia bersetuju bahawa antara faedah terbesar pemandulan kucing adalah dari segi kesihatannya. Pemandulan kucing atau Spay & Neuter merendahkan risiko pelbagai penyakit haiwan seperti kanser, jangkitan bakteria, jangkitan kelamin, penyakit pundi kencing dan banyak lagi. Kucing yang dimandulkan juga akan lebih stabil dari segi hormon dan emosi kerana organ pembiakannya dibedah keluar. Anak bulus anda akan kurang kencing merata dan jadi ‘moody’. Kucing yang tidak dimandulkan selalunya berbuat demikian kerana hormon pembiakan mereka meragam dalam satu proses dipanggil ‘in heat’. Jadi, kalau tak mahu Oyen kencing merata, mengiau memanjang dan bergaduh dengan kucing jiran lagi, tiba masa untuk bawanya ke klinik haiwan! 2. Kucing Akan Hidup Lebih Lama Kalau si comel sihat, gembira, kurang merayau ‘berdating’ dan bergaduh-gaduh, sudah tentu ia boleh hidup lebih lama. Anda mesti selalu berharap dan berdoa kucing anda dapat tinggal bersama dalam masa yang lama. Kucing yang sudah dikembiri atau dimandulkan dapat hidup sampai berbelas-belas tahun. Tidak kurang juga yang mencecah umur 20-an! Percayalah, dengan Spay & Neuter, kucing peliharaan anda akan lebih sihat dan panjang umur, dengan izin Tuhan. 3. Kucing Akan Berpelakuan Lebih Baik Kucing yang sudah dimandulkan selalunya akan lebih tenang dan ‘chill’. Dengan kurangnya hormon pembiakan, kucing peliharaan tidak banyak meragam, merayau, mencakar, mengiau lama-lama, kencing merata dan membuat huru-hara. Bagi kucing jantan, Spay & Neuter boleh mengurangkan sikap suka bergaduh dan ‘gatal’. Kucing betina juga begitu. Kalau dimandulkan, kucing betina akan meluangkan lebih masa di rumah daripada pergi ‘berdating’ kemudian bunting lagi sekali. 4. Jimat Kos Penjagaan Kucing Seperti yang dikatakan sebelum ini, kucing yang tidak dikembirikan lebih risiko berpenyakit. Kos perubatan sudah tentu tinggi buat si bulus ni. Yang pastinya, pemilik haiwan hanya perlu tanggung kos vaksinasi, medical checkup berkala dan kos pembedahan kembiri (Spay & Neuter) sahaja. Jangan tambahkan lagi bil perubatan buat penyakit yang boleh dielakkan. Ramai juga yang sanggup menanggung ‘cucu cicit’ kucing peliharaan yang tidak dimandulkan. Ini merupakan satu bebanan yang tidak semena-mena. Anda tidak perlu menjaga kucing yang banyak kalau tidak mampu, malah ia akan stress-kan anda dan juga kucing-kucing yang berebut makanan dan tempat tinggal. Kembirikan kucing anda dengan segera. Sebenarnya, pembedahan Spay & Neuter tidaklah memakan kos yang terlalu tinggi dan anda hanya akan membayar sekali sahaja buat seekor kucing. Tempoh masa pun bukanlah lama seperti pembedahan manusia, hanya beberapa jam sahaja. Kucing anda pun tidak akan berasa sakit langsung, kerana ia akan dibius sebelum pembedahan. Cuma pastikan anda mengambil khidmat doktor veterinar di klinik yang sah supaya prosedur pembedahan dilakukan dengan betul dan selamat. 5. Mengurangkan Populasi Kucing Jalanan Yang Terbiar Kucing secara biologinya cepat membiak. Kucing betina semuda umur 6 bulan sudah boleh bunting dan melahirkan kira-kira 4-6 anak kucing sekaligus. Mereka juga boleh bunting 1-2 kali setahun. Cuba buat matematik, kalau hanya seekor kucing yang tidak dimandulkan bunting 2 kali setahun dan melahirkan 6 anak kucing. Dalam satu tahun, 12 anak kucing dilahirkan di jalanan. Darabkan dengan adik-beradiknya sekali, populasi kucing akan bertambah berlipat ganda! Malangnya, banyak kes pembuangan haiwan peliharaan (pet dumping) berlaku disebabkan pemilik yang tidak mampu lagi menjaga kucing yang membiak. Padahal, jika mereka kembiri dan mandulkan kucing tersebut, perkara ini tidak akan berlaku. Kucing yang dibuang selalunya adalah ibu kucing yang masih menjaga anak-anak kucing yang kecil. Apabila dibuang, mereka akan hilang sumber makanan dan tempat tinggal. Natijahnya, banyak kucing jalanan yang maut dilanggar kereta, mati kelaparan dan jatuh sakit. Adakah kita sebagai manusia begitu tidak berhati perut untuk berbuat begini? Umpama menyeksa haiwan tersebut untuk mati secara perlahan, keseorangan dan terseksa. Konklusinya, kembiri kucing (Spay & Neuter) dapat mengatasi pelbagai masaalah. Kedua-dua anak bulus dan penjaganya akan lebih bahagia, tenang dan damai. Kucing akan lebih sihat, stabil dan sayangkan mama dan papanya kerana menjaganya dengan penuh keperihatinan. Jadi, jika anda betul sayangkan kucing kesayangan anda, jangan ragu-ragu lagi untuk mendapatkan nasihat doktor veterinar. Elakkan kesengsaraan haiwan yang boleh membawa dosa. Marilah kita berkongsi bersama sahabat dan keluarga tentang kepentingan Spay & Neuter buat si bulus kesayangan.

By SAFM If you are reading this, you are probably considering owning a pet for you and your family. Owning a pet comes with huge responsibility. Pet owners should do their research before providing a forever home for their furry friend. So, here’s a checklist of you what you need to consider before getting a pet. 1. Choosing a pet based on your commitment level Pet owners should consider the life span of each pet for example; dogs and cats have an average life span of 10 – 15 years or above. Would you be able to commit for a long term? Besides that, dogs and cats require a lot of human interaction and attention. However, getting a pet like a fish requires less time to devote compared to other pets. 2. Financial Condition for its well-being As a pet owner, we should be well aware of our financial condition before getting a pet. There’s a lot of pet checklist on this topic alone. A pet requires proper lodging, food, grooming, toys, neutering and veterinary care especially owning a dog or cat. Pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and birds are considered low maintenance but we need to make sure they are well taken care of based on their nature of habit. 3. Consider your living situation if it fits your lifestyle Some of us may be living in a rented place, which generally means we have to negotiate with our landlord on having a pet. However, in Malaysia it is legal to keep pets in a landed property or high-rise buildings unless the local council has rule prohibiting this. Pet owners should know their legal rights and research more of their council rules around the area before owning a pet. 4. Health condition of yourself and family members Before introducing a new pet to your family, pet owners should be aware of each member’s health condition. Make sure you and your family members are not allergic to animal fur. If you are unsure, you may want to spend some time at your friend’s house with pets or you can pay a visit to pet shops. This is to avoid future possibility of pet dumping on the streets. 5. Work, home and pet balanced lifestyle All of us are very busy these days trying to balance our work life with our family and having a pet is expanding the responsibility. Especially for cats and dogs, they need a lot of attention that can accommodate your lifestyle. We need to invest our time and effort to potty train and some commands or behavioral training. Unlike rabbit, or bird types of pet requires less training. Moreover, pet owners should also do their research on pet care such as grooming, nutrition tips and safety needs. Simple research through the internet or refer to their nearest vet would be very informative for every pet owners. So in conclusion, there is a lot of work to do before getting a pet for your family. A pet isn’t a toy or objects you can dispose of when you’re sick and tired of it. It’s a living being with feelings, intelligence and emotions. Before thinking of a pet (preferably from adoption and shelters), set your mind correctly and teach yourself and your family responsibility. See if you tick all the things in this pet checklist. If you can provide them with positivity and warmth, your pets can make your life and you home happy and fulfilled!

By SAFM The Animal Welfare Act 2015 Malaysia was gazetted in December 2015, finally putting animal abusers in the country accountable for their crimes. Animal rights are still at sub-par standards in Malaysian. Due to the lack of awareness, animal cruelty and abuse continue to be a sickness in Malaysia. Many well-meaning pet owners ended up putting their pets in distress and trauma, especially among new pet owners and trend followers. So, this article helps to shed some light on what constitutes as animal abuse and violation of animal rights under the law. Based on Animal Welfare Act 2015:  Part V – Cruelty to Animals Any person who :- cruelly beats, kicks, overloads, tortures or terrifies any animals; overrides or overdrives any animal, except for activities in relation to equestrian sports which is listed in the First Schedule of the Sports Development Act 1997 [Act 576] causes, procures or, being the owner, permits any animal to be so used; being the owner of any animal or, being the person in charge of any animal in confinement, fails or neglects to provide such animal with sufficient food, drink or shelter; causes any unnecessary pain or suffering, or, being the owner, permits any unnecessary pain or suffering to any animal; causes, procures or, being the owner, permits any animal to be confined, conveyed, lifted or carried in such manner or position as to subject such animal to unnecessary pain or suffering; employs, causes, procures or, being the owner, permits to be employed at any work or labour, any animal which in consequence of any disease, infirmity, wound or sore, or otherwise is unfit to be so employed; mutilates any animal in any manner including ear cropping, tail docking, defanging, declawing, branding, piercing or debarking unless in the manner as determined and certified by a veterinary authority or a registered veterinary surgeon; skins, roasts or kills any live animals for superstitious belief through a procedure which causes pain and suffering to the animals; extracts any parts of any live animals through a procedure which causes pain and suffering to the animals for the purpose of getting skins, oils or other animal products; dynamites, electrifies or poisons any streams, rivers or other water bodies for the purpose of killing, harvesting or catching animals; keeps any animal chained or tethered by using a short or heavy chain or cord, or hobbles the legs of animal; keeps or confines any animal in any cage or other receptacle which does not measure sufficiently in height, length and width to permit the natural movement of the animal; offers for sale any animal which is suffering in pain by reason of mutilation, starvation, thirst, overcrowding or other ill-treatment; possesses, without reasonable cause, any animal which is suffering in pain by reason of mutilation, starvation, thirst, overcrowding or other ill-treatment; abandons any animal in circumstances which the animal is likely to suffer trauma, pain or suffering by reason of relocation, starvation, thirst, injury or illness; being the owner of any animal, willfully or negligently causes any animal to go out unattended in any place while the animal is infected with infectious disease; being the owner of animal, willfully or negligently causes any diseased, disabled or injured animal to die in any place; causes, obtain or assists at the fighting or baiting of any animal, or keeps, uses, manages, or acts or assists in the management of any premises or place for the purpose of fighting or baiting any animal, or permits any premises or place to be so kept, managed or used, or receives or causes or obtains any person to receive, money for the admission of any person to such premises or place; promotes or takes part in any shooting match or competition of which animals are released from captivity for the purpose of such shooting; or organizes, participates, promotes or in any manner is associated with any sport or activity involving the use of animals, where such animals are subjected to cruelty, either during the sport or activity itself or while in training, Culprits committing these offences as mentioned above can be convicted with a fine not less than RM 20,000 and not more than RM100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not more than 3 years or to both. Notwithstanding subsection (1), the following acts shall not constitute as an offence of animal cruelty: any acts which the Board has determined to be accepted veterinary management procedures; any baiting of any pest animals for the purposes of public health, disease control, population control and relocation for conservation done by any lawful authority or any person approved by the Board; or feeding of animals as food for other animals in accordance with their natural eating habits. If you see any act of abuse against the law stated, file a report here or contact our Whatsapp hotline +60 13 706 6770. For the complete information on the Animal Welfare Act 2015 Malaysia, head over to this link for a comprehensive look at the law. 

By SAFM Have you recently seen an incident of animal abuse in your area? It could be a pet dog chained and beaten by bad owners, or a caged monkey deliberately starved, or a stray cat or bird being harmed. If you’re looking for how to report animal abuse in Malaysia, here’s what you need to do: The first and MOST important thing to do is to gather evidence by recording the incident. Especially in Malaysia, animal abuse reports need strong visual evidence such as photos or better, videos to ensure a strong case against the abusers. With our smartphones, we should be able to record as many pictures and videos and catching the abuser with undeniable evidence. Videos can become solid proof compared to audio recording in the eyes of the law. If we do not have enough proof, it can difficult to make a case against the abuser in court. Under our Malaysian law, we have the Animal Welfare Act 2015 to help animals get justice against animal cruelty. Animal abusers or pet owners can be accountable for any bad actions. They can be fined and also serve jail time for their cruel act against animals. The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) is the ultimate authority on all animal abuse reports However, now there are many non-profit organizations that are available to reach out for animal welfare cases in Malaysia. Our Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) is one of the non- profit organization which is available to handle animal cruelty or abuse cases anytime of the day. There are easier channels and faster way’s to report animal abuse to us, which is via Hotline (Whatsapp to 013 706 6770) or using our contact form directly from our website. We need more volunteers to help with animal abuse cases, to be the voice for the animals against animal cruelty. Keep in mind, animal abuses aren’t confined to strangers beating strays in the streets, but it also includes pet owners and animal lovers themselves who abuse animals without them knowing. There is much education and awareness we need to do before the public can truly be ethical and compassionate towards our animal friends. So, if you see an animal being abused, malnourished, or needing help, act quick. Take photos and videos and report the animal abuse and save their lives. Please note to send your report to us with pictures and videos of the animal. How to gather STRONG evidences of animal abuse reports to Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) Videos and photos are strong evidence to make a case against the abusers in court. Make sure to collect information about abusers name, full address, incident location / address or other information such as vehicle number. If you do not have abusers name or exact address, please make sure you have abusers image or location of the incident that you can send to us via WHATSAPP. Please collect reliable information for the case before reporting, to make sure we are not misleading the case before starting the investigation. You may contact us directly via WHATSAPP @ 013-706 6770 or email us at enquiry@animal.org.my You can also submit your enquiry through our CONTACT FORM here.