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Edition: April 2018 |
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SPCA Penang Contact: Jalan Jeti Jelutong 11600 Penang, Malaysia. (604)2816559 (6016)4166559 Email: info@spca-penang.net Web: www.spca-penang.net We welcome visitors to the shelter.Kindly note our visiting 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).Our phone is manned 7 days a week until 7pm. Emergency calls will only be handled during daylight hours. 
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Many pet owners are upset by the fact that it is almost impossible to rehome an older animal. Most days we can receive up to 4 calls for such a request to surrender older animals, especially dogs. Owners don’t realize that it is not as easy as they think. They get very upset and have bad thoughts and comments on the society thinking that no efforts are being made except to educate them on our policy on euthanasia.
Have the owners done their part before surrendering to a shelter? Some have very high hopes, but when they are asked a question like: "What would you look for when you decide to own one?" It’s amazing to note that they are quick to reverse their thoughts and admit they would be looking for a younger one especially puppies.
For those who do not mind an adult dog, they need to think very hard before they decide to commit. Sensibly, they wonder if the dog can adapt to their new home or get along with another which they already have.
Adult dogs surrendered will be stuck at shelters for a while. We are glad to note that 6 year old 'Caesar', the Belgian German Shepherd who was with us for almost 3 months, has finally found his new family. |
| Community Service from colleges, universities and schools | |
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Schools, colleges and universities have kept us busy in providing them time to perform their services towards animal welfare. During the month of March, we had visits from:
Wawasan Open University
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| Chinese Arts & Cultural Secretariat of USM Penang | |
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A total of 50 students came to perform their duties and also presented a donation of RM2000 raised or two charities from the Cultural Show in USM recently. Thumbs up to these students for the efforts put in. The Cultural Show was indeed very well organized.
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| Visit by year 6 students of Uplands School | |
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Upon a request, SPCA made a visit to the Uplands School to talk on animal cruelty. In return the Year 6 students held a fundraiser making dog treats for sale in their school. A sum of RM200 was raised and presented to the shelter during their visit.
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| Visit by 6 students from Cosmopoint College | |
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| Year 10 students Fairview International School | |
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| Donation received from the Music for Awareness Society (MFAS) | |
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| Adoption Highlights | |
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In March, we had 6 adoptions all of which were dogs. No cats were found homes. We finally had Mocca adopted. Mocca has been at the shelter for 8 months.
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| SPCA Volunteer Briefing Announcement | |
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Our next volunteer briefing workshop will be held on Saturday 21st April 2018 at 9am.
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| For sale | |
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This sturdy cage has been donated to us but unfortunately we cannot get it into the back area where we could use it. So we have decided to offer it for sale. Please call to discuss if you are interested 04 2816559. We can help to organize transport if required.
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| SPCA Wish List | |
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Thinking of how you can contribute in any other way? Here is our wish list for April. We thank all who have in one way or another supported us in our monthly wish list as indicated.
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