SPCA Penang
Welcome to our February 2026 Newsletter!

 

 

Dear Members & Friends,

 

 

Dear members and friends,

Good greetings to all!

With the Chinese New Year festive season setting in soon, we wish to remind pet owners especially those planning to go on holidays, kindly:

  1. Ensure that you make arrangements to board your pet at reliable boarding kennels while away.

  2. Should you arrange with your friends/neighbors to keep an eye on your pet, it’s best to encourage them to visit and spend time with your pet well in advance prior to your leaving.

  3. Do leave the contact telephone nos of your veterinarian behind should there be any emergencies with regards to your pet.

  4. Tis the season for lighting of fire crackers, do please ensure that your pet is kept safe inside your house compound to avoid stress and fear which might result in having your pet escape from home.

Adoptions

 

 

We were fortunate to get Todd the mixed poodle (who was found crossing at a traffic light in the Gelugor area) adopted. He was on the verge of being returned as he wasn’t touching any food at all for the first few days. His mistress had tried all types of food available to entice him. And now, he is smart to choose and show what he wants for the day. Probably, he’s spoilt for choice and here’s how - just click on the link:

Todd's video

To start the year 2026, we had three cats and two dogs adopted in January. We have many puppies which have had their first vaccinations available for adoption. We also welcome fostering with a view to adopt after. This is a good way to know if you are ready to commit. Oreo was one of our fostered puppies (2nd from left). Thanks to our adopter for giving him a second chance in life.

 

 


 

     

Community Service

 

 

We had a visit by two groups of students from the Tionghua Language Society from the USM offering their service to the shelter. We hope they had great fun working with the animals.

 

Responsible Pet Ownership

Getting your pet sorted for life!

 

 

There are multiple reasons for the public to call to surrender their pets. It is indeed difficult to rehome adult animals and we wish the public would think carefully before commitment. Know your position and think deeply before engaging to commit. Unprepared ownership and rescue with good intentions can indeed lead to significant, long-term burdens on society.

 

Responsible rescue requires more than compassion; it demands financial, logistical, and emotional preparation to handle the often complex needs of animals. We are exhausted to hear of animals to be surrendered  every day with excuses such as "too many and unable to care for anymore". People, if you have such problems do visit any nearest shelter for help and see how you can be supported. We are offering ten neutering vouchers each month for pet owners and social feeders. Do please drop by to discuss further. To apply, kindly complete the form.

 

Volunteer Briefing

 

 

Our next volunteer briefing be held on Saturday 21st February. Time 9.30 a.m sharp and please be punctual.

This briefing is compulsory for all new volunteers who wish to come in regularly. To register, one can go into our website at this link…

Our Wish List

 

  1. The population of cats coming in to the shelter keeps growing, we would love to receive dry and wet canned food if anyone is keen to donate.

  2. CIF Scour Cream & bleach disinfectant for housekeeping at our kennels and cattery. Appreciate if anyone could add it on to your grocery list while shopping. Any number of bottles appreciated.

SPCA Penang Team wish all our members and friends celebrating: GONG XI FA CAI with good blessings. We wish the Year of the Horse would bring peace and happiness to all mankind and the animal kingdom.

OUR CONTACTS

Address: Jalan Jeti Jelutong 11600 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: (604)2816559 (6016)4166559  
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.spca-penang.net
We welcome visitors to the shelter.

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Friday: 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4.30pm
Saturday: 10am - 12.30pm
We are closed on Sundays and some Public Holidays (please check website for details).

IMPORTANT INFO

Our phone is manned 7 days a week until 7pm. Emergency calls will only be handled during daylight hours.
Should you have a problem with stray dogs or cats, kindly contact the MBPP at 04 2810850 (if there is no answer then call the MBPP hotline numbers 042637637/2637000) or MPSP at 04 5402566/5381598, the authorities in charge. 

DONATION INFO

Monetary donations can be made via:

  • Transfer to our bank
  • Paypal
  • TouchNGo

Go here for details.