The Selangor Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals patron said that a working committee must address the issue immediately."The state must intervene in this matter to ensure this never happens again. It is time we put a stop to the just-in-time measure of catching and killing strays. Let us be more holistic in our approach and find permanent humane solutions," he said.
He added that he supported the other suggestions of the Tengku Permaisuri; responsible pet ownership, scheduled periodic visits to animal shelters, and conduct trainings on neutering or spaying of animals as a joint effort between animal welfare officers and animal lovers. Lee added that Malaysia should draw examples from countries that have been successful in curbing strays such as the Netherlands, which is the world’s first country without stray dogs.
Lee said adopting strays could be another option but that the process of claiming a dog from the pound should not be tedious as the current practice involves several trips of going back and forth from the pound to the office. "By adapting transparency, it can be assured that these animals will be better taken care of," he said.
"Would we treat a fellow human being like that? Would you treat a defenseless creature to that extent?"This case must be investigated where the culprits should never be put in a position of power to manage the welfare of animals," he said.
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