It was an unpleasant few weeks for us with the viral video of SPCA and distressing remarks by netizens which have been circulating. We just wish and hope that the public can understand better our objectives and aims. This organization started to adopt a no 'no kill' policy back in 1948. We knew very well that we would be unpopular with some should we choose this path which is aligned with the policies of the RSPCA, and that we act within the advice of the veterinarian. Practicality and reality are our main concern. Daily, we are plagued with requests via calls or visits (sometimes from as far as the northern states to Ipoh and beyond) to receive unwanted and abandoned animals especially cats and dogs. Unfortunately, we can’t help all. The rate of adoptions will not match with the number of animals received each month.

To avoid flooding of animals at our shelter, we advise of our policies and make sure the surrenderer understands our stance before surrendering any animal to us. We will not receive any animal should the surrenderer  not be agreeable to our policies. If that happens we provide a list of all NGOs which have a 'no kill' policy. Sadly, many members of the public who are genuinely helping strays are turned away by these other shelters after being told "sorry we are full".

Accepting strays to our shelter

Very regularly, we have very young kittens brought in who have been found in car engines/etc., plus abandoned new born kittens with eyes still unopened. Anyone bringing in will be given the choice to help foster for at least two months if they can, with milk powder provided by us. However, we hardly have anyone willing to do so and that leaves us with no choice! Pregnant female cats and/or those with a litter are often brought in, unfortunately most of the young ones are very vulnerable and may not be able to survive. Should we not accept and they are returned to the streets, they will probably be run over by vehicles or abused. The weak kittens are kept in our ICU, receiving regular vet check-ups - sadly many do not pull through. We keep the healthier ones, nurture them and put them up for adoption after they have been vaccinated. The older cats are neutered and released. For dogs, we have no policy to practice releasing (even after a long time stay at the shelter) as they are very dependent on people. We keep hoping they can find good homes. We just wish the many members of the public who have negative thoughts on the shelter would come forward to lend a helping hand, foster, adopt or spend time volunteering. We promise you there’s fun working with the animals.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all those celebrating: