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Pulau Ketam Dogs - Abandoned Dogs Cannibalizing Each Other
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| News From SPCA Selangor
Abandoned Dogs Cannibalizing Each Other
SPCA Selangor & Save A Stray Start Emergency Relief Efforts Today
4th May 2009, KLANG – SPCA Selangor Animal Inspectors and Save A Stray founder Jacqueline Tsang made another trip to Pulau Ketam and the neighbouring uninhabited island on Monday to check on the dogs that had been abandoned on Pulau Selat Kering.
What they witnessed confirmed their worst fear.
The dogs have no choice but to eat carcasses of other dogs, as there is no other source of food available for weeks
Upon approaching Pulau Selat Kering, the team saw approximately 10 dogs on the fringe of the island. When they moved closer, a horrific sight unfolded. Several emaciated dogs were crowded and hunched around something – they were hungrily feasting on the remains of another dog.
They were fighting amongst each other for a small meal. The stronger dogs dominated, while weak dogs sat at a distance and watched helplessly. Nearby, a weak dog was screaming because several dogs were trying to bite her. The sound of dogs fighting could be heard in the distance intermittently. The dogs were starving, and very skinny – they had not had a proper food source for weeks.
Dogs eating the dog kibbles hungrily
About 15 more dogs were seen resting among the mangroves. Inspector Murugan walked through the swampland and quickly emptied two 15-kilo bags of dog food onto the sand, and filled up a bucket with clean drinking water. The dogs immediately rushed out towards the food, and ate hungrily.
Upon reaching back to the main island (Pulau Ketam), the team met with the Sungai Lima village head (also facing a stray dog crisis), and Mr Loo (Secretary of Ketam Dogs Catching Committee). They agreed to cooperate with SPCA & SAS on emergency rescue and relief efforts for the abandoned dogs, as well as long-term plans sterilize the dogs and either rehome or relocate them.
Immediate Action
Today (6th May 2009), Jacqueline from SAS, SPCA Animal Inspectors, SPCA Vet Dr Goh and SPCA Kennel worker Maran have gone to Pulau Selat Kering to start catching and transporting as many abandoned dogs back to the main island of Pulau Ketam for rehabilitation and safekeeping. Dogs that are too weak or sickly will be euthanized humanely on the spot, to prevent them from suffering further.
The dogs will be provided with food and water everyday, and will be monitored while confined in cages. Once they are healthy enough, the dogs will be neutered and re-homed or re-located.Thus far, 10 cages have been secured (5 donated, and 5 purchased by SPCA) for the transportation and confinement of the dogs.
Updates will be posted on a daily basis on the SPCA Website www.spca.org.my
How You Can Help
Approximately 100 - 200 dogs are still on the island, and need to be relocated immediately
We also appreciate donations in kind – 3’ x 3’ multipurpose cages, dog biscuits and canned food, food and water bowls, towels, water storage containers, and flea/tick spray. All donated items can be sent to the SPCA Animal Shelter in Ampang Jaya.
Donate Online
Please click here to make a donation through our ipay88.com account. Please indicate that the donation is for the Pulau Ketam Project.
Fund Transfers & Cheques
You can bank in the payment to our RHB account (Account No: 2-12273-00021583). Please call or e-mail us at enquiries@spca.org.my to notify us of your bank-in donation and transaction details.
Please make all cheques to the Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (please write Pulau Ketam fund on the reverse), and mail to ;
SPCA Selangor
Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama
68000 Ampang Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Enquiries: 603-4256 5312 (8am - 4.30pm), 4253 5312 (10am – 6.30pm)
Volunteers
If you are an experienced dog-handler, animal rescuer or vet and interested in assisting with the emergency rescue and relief work, or able to foster adult dogs or puppies temporarily, please send us an e-mail immediately at enquiries@spca.org.my . There are hundreds of dogs and puppies that need your help, every bit counts!
Background Information
Pulau Ketam consists of two settlements - Pulau Ketam Village and Sungai Lima Village. Both villages claim to have been facing a stray dog crisis for the last several years. Earlier this month, newspapers reported that Pulau Ketam villagers were trapping stray dogs and transporting them to a 3 vacant island in a desperate attempt to reduce the population of dogs. Sungai Lima villagers later started a similar operation.
Pulau Ketam villagers reported that 312 dogs had already been trapped and abandoned on uninhabited Pulau Tengah out of an estimated population of 2000, while Sungai Lima villagers estimated their stray dog population to be around 600.
SPCA Animal Inspectors Cunera and Murugan, and SAS founder Jackie Tsang made a trip to Pulau Ketam earlier this week. They found that most of the villagers owned dogs themselves, and had no intention of causing harm to the strays on the island. They were frustrated at the stray dog population, which is quickly spiraling out of control – the villagers estimate that there are approximately 2000 strays on the island. The villagers said that they did not want the dogs caught and euthanized, and thought that leaving them to survive on another island would be better. The villagers were upset with the reports in the media, which claimed that they had been burning the dogs or abusing them – which they denied doing.
The team found that during the day time, there were dozens of stray cats and dogs roaming the island. However, when they surveyed a part of the town from 12.30pm-1.30am, they counted 82 dogs in just a small area. The dogs look generally healthy, with several suffering from minor injuries.
At a meeting with the village leaders, they agreed to support a mass sterilization effort for both stray and pet dogs (and cats) by SPCA and SAS.
PLEASE HELP US HELP THESE DOGS.
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kurusnyer anjing2 itu....
sungguh kasihan.... |
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Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan bukannya berkhidmat pada haiwan tp berkhidmat kepada manusia yang berkepentingan. Pembela babi, lembu etc. When it comes to animal welfare the government does nothing:@ |
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SPCA Selangor Cari Sukarelawan Selamatkan Anjing Terbiar
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 Mei (Bernama) - Persatuan Mencegah Kekejaman Terhadap Haiwan (SPCA) Selangor dan kumpulan bertindak 'Save a Stray (SAS)' ingin mendapatkan khidmat sukarelawan bagi membantu usaha kecemasannya menyelamatkan beratus-ratus anjing yang terkandas di Pulau Selat Kering dan Pulau Tengah di Pulau Ketam dekat sini.
Dalam kenyataannya, persatuan itu berkata pihaknya amat memerlukan khidmat pengendali anjing berpengalaman dan ahli veterinar.
SPCA berkata kira-kira 100 hingga 200 anjing kini berada di pulau tidak berpenghuni itu dan haiwan berkenaan perlu dipindah ke tempat lain dengan segera.
Masalah ini bermula awal bulan ini apabila penduduk Pulau Ketam dari dua kawasan -- Kampung Pulau Ketam dan Kampung Sungai Lima -- yang mendakwa menghadapi masalah berikutan pertambahan jumlah anjing tidak bertuan di tempat mereka sejak beberapa tahun lepas, mula menghantar haiwan itu ke pulau berdekatan yang tidak didiami manusia.
MerEka menganggarkan terdapat 2,000 anjing tidak bertuan di pulau itu.
Haiwan berkenaan kini bergaduh sesama sendiri akibat kekurangan makanan dan selalunya, yang lemah akan menjadi makanan yang lebih kuat.
Satu pasukan bantuan SPCA telah pergi ke Pulau Selat Kering untuk memerangkap dan membawa haiwan berkenaan ke pulau utama Pulau Ketam untuk diberi perlindungan dan rawatan pemulihan.
Apabila kembali sihat, haiwan berkenaan akan dipindah ke tempat baru, kata persatuan itu.
Setakat ini, SPCA telah memperoleh 10 sangkar, termasuk yang disumbang oleh pihak tertentu bagi mengangkut dan mengurung haiwan berkenaan.
SPCA dan SAS merayu kepada orang ramai supaya menghulurkan sumbangan dalam bentuk wang dan tenaga bagi membantu usahanya menyelamatkan haiwan itu. Pertanyaan mengenainya boleh dibuat melalui talian 03-4256 5312 (8 pagi - 4.30 petang) dan 4253 5312 (10 pagi - 6.30 petang).
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Updates on Pulau Ketam Dogs
Two more islands used to dump dogs from Pulau Ketam
Hemananthani Sivanandam
KUALA LUMPUR (May 6, 2009) :
Two other islands have been used to dump the stray dogs from Pulau Ketam.
According to a spokesperson from Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), apart from Pulau Tengah, residents of Pulau Ketam and Sungai Lima are using e Pulau Selat Kering and another undisclosed island to cast off the strays.
She said the SPCA has been visiting Pulau Ketam a month ago and has been working with the residents and Save A Stray (SAS) founder Jacqueline Tsang to solve this problem.
"We have been talking to the residents and advising them not to dump the dogs in the island and they have agreed to cooperate with us," the spokesperson said.
SPCA said its team went to Pulau Selat Kering and Pulau Tengah to start catching and transporting the abandoned dogs back to the main island of Pulau Ketam.
It is learnt that capturing the dogs in Pulau Tengah is not easy as the dogs are aggressive.
To date, SPCA said it has only managed to catch two dogs from Pulau Tengah.
A release from SPCA today said the team went to Pulau Selat Kering to capture the dogs and what the team found upon approaching the island was horrifying. The team saw several emaciated dogs hungrily feasting on the remains of another dog.
"They were fighting amongst each other for a small meal. The stronger dogs dominated, while weak dogs sat at a distance and watched helplessly.
"The dogs were starving and very skinny as they had not had proper food source for weeks."
The team then emptied two 15kg bags of dog food onto the sand and filled up a bucket with clean drinking water for the dogs on the island.
SPCA said the dogs from the islands will be caught and transported back to the main island of Pulau Ketam for rehabilitation and safekeeping.
"Dogs that are too weak or sickly will be euthanized humanely on the spot, to prevent them from suffering further."
She said the dogs caught will be provided with food and water. They will be monitored while confined in one of the 10 temporarily set up cages on Pulau Ketam.
"Once they are healthy enough, the dogs will be neutered and re-homed or re-located."
SPCA also confirmed that it will bare the cost of spaying the dogs that are brought back to Pulau Ketam.
According to the release, after a meeting with the village leaders, the residents have agreed to support a mass sterilization effort for both stray and pet dogs (and cats) by SPCA and SAS.
Meanwhile, moves are afoot to find a long term solution to the stray dogs’ problem in Pulau Ketam and Pulau Tengah.
Kapar MP S. Manikavasagam told theSun that a meeting will be held "somewhere next week" with relevant authorities to put an end to the problem.
Pulau Ketam residents had trapped some estimated 200-300 dogs and sent them to Pulau Tengah to help reduce the population of stray dogs on their island.
It is learnt that Pulau Ketam and Sungai Lima have been facing the stray dog problems for several years and is estimated that there are more than 2,000 stray on the island.
Villagers did not want to euthanize the dogs and thought leaving them to survive on the inhabited islands would be better.
Manikavasagam said the residents had no choice but to dump the dogs as they were causing chaos and attacking children on the island.
"I don’t blame them (residents) as they were not given proper guidance (on how to get rid of the dogs). Also, they were considering the safety of their children," said Manikavasagam.
Pulau Ketam and Sungai Lima councillor Tee Beng Lee hopes the meeting next week will be fruitful and a solution can be found to ease the burden of the residents.
Meanwhile, it is learnt that the Klang Municipal Council did have an operation at Pulau Ketam after receiving many complaints from the residents and a few dogs were put to sleep.
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gambar antara anjing2 yg berenang nak balik ke pulau ketam waktu air surut  .... |
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makanan yg diberi pada anjing2 yg dibuang dari pulau ketam (sementara menunggu jalan penyelesaian yang lebih berkesan)... |
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ya Allah.. kesiannye...
selamatkan lah hamba Allah ini... 
harap ramai yg volunteer... |
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| News From SPCA Selangor
For release on Thursday, 7th May 2009 Dear Friends,
Thank you for the overwhelming support for our work on Pulau Ketam, and our rescue and relief efforts at Pulau Selat Kering for the helpless abandoned dogs. This is a quick e-mail update on our first rescue & relief effort on the 6th of May, 2009. We are so touched with the response from the public and media for the dogs during their time of need – funds have been pouring in, and donations of dog food, cages and other supplies have been arriving at the animal shelter since yesterday afternoon. Volunteers with a variety of skills have also contacted us, offering their help – an animal communicator and reiki healer, boat owner, vet, bloggers, and many experienced dog-handlers and rescuers. Our immediate concern is to provide food and clean drinking water for the 100-200 dogs daily. While we attempt to recover as many dogs from the island as possible, we are also in the midst of formulating a long-term strategy to address the staggering stray dog population on Pulau Ketam – involving mass sterilization and an educational campaign for the villagers on responsible pet ownership and the importance of neutering to prevent unwanted litters.
Day 1 : Rescue & Relief @ Pulau Selat Kering
The team consisting of Animal Inspectors Cunera, Murugan, Kennel worker Manimaran, Vet Dr Goh and Save A Stray founder Jacqueline Tsang left at 7.30am from Klang towards Pulau Ketam. The team brought along water cans, 15kg bags of dog food, cages, nets, graspers and leashes. Members of the media followed on a separate boat.
From Pulau Ketam (where the stray dog crisis started), the entourage took another boat to Pulau Selat Kering, 30 minutes away.
Cunera, Murugan, and Maran went into the mangrove area and started to feed the dogs with dog biscuits. The dogs rushed out from their hiding area in the swamp and devoured the food hungrily. keeping a watchful eye on the team while eating.
Dr Goh was on hand surveying the condition of the dogs, in case there were any dogs in severe conditions that had to be euthanised humanely. We are aware that we have come under criticism from several parties who claim that we are too quick to euthanise, however the difficult decision is made based on the vets discretion - putting the animals welfare first. Thankfully, none had to be put down – though terribly skinny, they were still active and alert.
The dogs were very nervous, and untrusting – making it almost impossible to catch them. The team could only manage to slowly wade through the mud, with thick branches and roots tripping them or blocking their path. The dogs however managed to scamper away swiftly every time someone came too near for comfort. The rising tide also forced the dogs further inland. Fishermen nearby warned that there are wild boars and snakes on the island too. (Thankfully, we didn't bump into either)
By afternoon, we had managed to only catch 2 dogs. Wowow is a friendly, short black dog. BooBoo is an intimidating looking dog who doesn't trust us one bit. Both are very skinny, and settle down into their cages looking exhausted but grateful. On the trip back, they lie flat on their sides and sleep.
Unloading the two lucky dogs from the van. They are currently cared for at the SPCA Selangor office, while in transit to a fosterers home
BooBoo is really exhausted after his ordeal. Both dogs gobble up a meal of rice, chicken and kibbles in record time.
Lovely Wowow giving us a smile.
As of today, 5 dogs have been successfully recovered – 3 by Furry Friends Farm and 2 by us. We have paid a worker to feed the dogs on Thursday with food we left behind , we hope this regular feeding will draw more dogs towards the fringe of the island.
Lessons Learnt, and Plans for Our Trip Tomorrow
Overall, using nets and graspers proves impossible – using a nylon leash is much faster. The mangrove is slowing down our movement, we will bring a machete tomorrow to help clear away branches and make a path.
We will try using sedatives (mixed into food) and 4 dog traps tomorrow, we hope to bring more dogs back safely. The team will be beefed up a little – Committee Member E-Ching, Inspectors Cunera & Murugan, Kennel Worker Sugen, PR Officers Jacinta and Shahrul, and Volunteers Jorg and Lynette will be going.
A very generous supporter has offered to help us ferry the dogs back and forth on his boat, while the PAWS Animal Shelter in Subang Jaya have kindly offered to provide temporary shelter for some of the dogs rescued in the following days.
We will be bringing more water cans, bags of dog food, and tempting treats like boiled liver and meat strips.
Thank you all again for your support and concern, we hope to update you all again on Day 2 of our rescue and relief work tomorrow evening through our website.
Best Regards,
The Team @ SPCA Selangor
How You Can Help
SPCA and SAS are appealing to the public to contribute to their Pulau Ketam fund, to aid the emergency rescue and relief efforts over the next several weeks. Funds will be utilized to hire boats for transportation of the dogs, purchase dog food, medical supplies and cages. By the weekend, we will update the website with the total funds collected and expenses.
We also appreciate donations in kind – 3’ x 3’ multipurpose cages, dog biscuits and canned food, food and water bowls, towels, water storage containers, and flea/tick spray. All donated items can be sent to the SPCA Animal Shelter in Ampang Jaya.
Donate Online
Please click here to make a donation through our ipay88.com account. Please indicate that the donation is for the Pulau Ketam Project.
Fund Transfers & Cheques
You can bank in the payment to our RHB account (Account No: 2-12273-00021583). Please call or e-mail us at enquiries@spca.org.my to notify us of your bank-in donation and transaction details.
Please make all cheques to the Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (please write Pulau Ketam fund on the reverse), and mail to ;
SPCA Selangor
Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama
68000 Ampang Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Enquiries: 603-4256 5312 (8am - 4.30pm), 4253 5312 (10am – 6.30pm)
Volunteers
If you are an experienced dog-handler, animal rescuer or vet and interested in assisting with the emergency rescue and relief work, or able to foster adult dogs or puppies temporarily, please send us an e-mail immediately at enquiries@spca.org.my . There are hundreds of dogs that need your help, every bit counts!
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News From SPCA Selangor
For release on Wednesday, 13th May 2009
Dear Friends,
Thanks to your faithful support |
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Another update...
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We keep going back regularly, there are still innocent dogs waiting to be rescued |
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News From SPCA Selangor
For release on Tuesday, 19th May 2009
Dear Friends,
A quick update on our Rescue & Relief work at Pulau Selat Kering, as well as our long-term plans to address the dog overpopulation crisis in Pulau Ketam. You will also be happy to know that all the dogs have been given a thorough check-up by a private vet, and 8 are back at the SPCA Office recuperating while 4 others are being treated at the vet!
To all the various companies, religious groups and individuals who have supported this mission and offered to assist with fundraising, you are truly angels. Despite the helplessness of our situation sometimes and challenges thrown our way, we are very encouraged by your un-wavering support and well-wishes – reminding all the staff and volunteers that we are not alone in our mission for the animals. Thank you for the phone calls, e-mails, text messages, and personal visits - your moral support, donations of food and other much-needed items and funding for this project is really, really appreciated and remembered.
For quick updates, visit Marketing & Communications staff Jacinta’s twitter here, to track updates on the Pulau Selat Kering rescue and Pulau Ketam project >>
Update on our rescued dogs!
Wowow, BooBoo, Caramel, Latte, Liberty, Piccolo & Piccola, Serene
(Re-named now as Meta, Mudita, Khema, Dinna, Visakha, Flora, Mulan & Liberty)
8 dogs have been given a clean bill of health from the vet! After passing their blood tests with flying colours, the eight lucky canines have been vaccinated and micro-chipped and are now back at the SPCA Selangor Inspectorate & Marcomm office recuperating and resting. Volunteers and staff make sure they are fed well and cleaned twice daily, and look in on them constantly – they are putting on weight, and slowly allowing us to touch and pet them! Many thanks to a generous and caring association, who have come forward and sponsored the treatment of these 8 dogs!
Cuddly, Karuna, Karishma & Daya
4 dogs are still being treated and boarded at the vet. Cuddly is being treated for a trans-venereal tumor (TVT), while the Karuna (cream coloured) is being treated for an infected maggot wound. Daya (black & tan) is suffering from bad diarrhea, while Karishma is being monitored and treated, as blood tests showed that she may be suffering from kidney or liver problems. Animal lover Jessie Yee and her compassionate family and friends have since offered to sponsor the treatment of these 4 dogs, we thank you from the bottom of our collective hearts! We have given them the privilege of naming the 3 dogs rescued most recently, and they have given them beautiful Sanskrit names; Karuna means love and compassion, Karishma means miracle, and Daya means true mercy and compassion. “Buddhism promotes forgiveness, not revenge. We want the dogs to forgive the villagers for abandoning them, and dogs being such beautiful creatures we are sure they already have,” says Jessie.
Pulau Ketam Working Committee Meeting
18th May 2009
SPCA, FFF, SAS, Dept of Veterinary Services and MPK had a meeting yesterday to discuss progress and plans for the rescue and relief operations for the abandoned dogs in Pulau Selat Kering, as well as long-term plans for Pulau Ketam’s stray dog crisis.
Among the key points discussed by the Committee for the rescue & relief operations;
- SPCA rescue team to continue feeding, trapping, treatment and sheltering of Pulau Selat Kering dogs
- Majlis Perbandaran Klang to liaise with the owner of the fish-farm and explore option of 'renting' the platform as a base for rescue & relief options, to allow equal access for rescue teams from all organisations involved
- Rescue groups to shift focus to different parts of the island, where more dog colonies may be
- MPK to assist in securing more dog traps from other municipal councils if possible
- MPK to liaise with fish-farm owner to request to pay workers a fixed, monthly allowance to assist both rescue teams in catching dogs, instead of rescue teams paying workers per dog caught as it may lead to abuse e.g. workers may bring in more stray dogs and leave them at the island, or workers refusing to allow SPCA to take the dogs back because they are paid more by other animal rescue groups
Among key points discussed for long-term sterlization and education efforts on Pulau Ketam (the source of the stray dogs) that will take place within the next 3 months;
- A dog population census/survey needs to be carried out (according to guidelines provided by the World Society For the Protection of Animals WSPA) to obtain a more accurate figure for the population (currently estimated at 1,500-2,000 dogs)
- An area of approximately 2000 square feet needs to be located on Pulau Ketam and allocated by the Land Office for a temporary neutering clinic (collaborative effort between DVS, SPCA & SAS), as well as a holding & post-operation facility.
- Sterilization will target pet dogs first, then community dogs and strays
- Community dogs and strays will be vaccinated, treated and neutered before being returned to their original location or moved back to the mainland for rehoming (collaborative effort between animal welfare groups)
- Prior to the sterilization campaign, Mr Tee (MPK Councillor) will arrange for an educational talk for the residents, to highlight the importance of neutering to curb the number of dogs on the island, as well as dispel any myths or misconceptions they have about neutering
Day 8: The Work Continues, Despite Challenges
Sunday, 17th May 2009
Inspector Murugan, and volunteers Jorg and Moses continued with rescue efforts from morning to late evening. Being prohibited from using the floating fish-farm earlier, MPK had since stepped in and requested the fish-farm owner to allow the SPCA team to use it as a base for rescue operations today, and it was granted happily. However, to avoid any conflict with another animal rescue group who are using the fish-farm, we will be working out of our rented boat and a platform that Marjorie and Karin have helped build. SPCA Selangor is utilizing donated funds to cover Marjorie and Karins transport and purchase of materials to build two more floating platforms for us that will be used as feeding/watering stations for the island dogs. Many thanks to the ever-helpful duo for their hard work and big hearts!
One lucky dog had been caught by the fish-farm workers using our dog trap, and collected by Furry Friends Farm volunteers.
More drums donated by SAS to build the floating platform
Murugan testing the strength of our new feeding station in the mangrove
Jorg and Murugan managed to set up their 8' x 8' platform in the mangrove above the tide waters, where dogs can rest, eat, and drink comfortably. An ladder was also built, for easy access.
Late evening, placing food and water near the Indonesian workers deeper inside the mangrove
The team also found an area deeper inside where several Indonesian workers reside, where they reported more dogs had been seen a few days earlier. They jumped into our boat, and took us around the area to try and locate where the dogs have moved to. As it was getting late, we decided to place food and water on their platform, and return on Tuesday to see if the dogs has come around.
Day 7: Dept Of Vet Services & MPK Make A Trip to PSK & PK
Saturday, 16th May 2009
Christine Chin, Jorg, Dato Dr Aziz & Jacqueline Tsang
Much to our delight, two brown dogs had been caught in our traps the previous night, and the workers had removed them and passed them to volunteers from Furry Friends Farm.
DVS, MPK, SAS, SPCA, Media & animal rescuers
DVS and MPK were keen on exploring the mangrove further, to view the traps we had laid out, and get a first-hand explanation of the rescue work from Murugan and Jorg
DVS, SPCA and SAS discussed strategies for rescue and relief efforts for the abandoned dogs, as well as long-term plans to alleviate the dog overpopulation crisis unfolding at Pulau Ketam. A discussion wad held with Mr Loo, the head of the Stray Dog-Catching Committee (who had caught the dogs and sent them to the uninhabited island), who will be offering their cooperation and support for sterilization, education and rehoming/relocation efforts. The stray dog population had exploded into over 1000 dogs, hungry and more aggressive by the day. Mr Loo was happy that the coalition will assist in trap-neuter-release/ translocation/ rehoming of the many strays and community dogs that hid under raised platforms, and in the dense woods behind the town – coming out at night to forage for food.
The coalition also discussed the possible site for a holding area for stray dogs caught, and the resources required to maintain this. The strays will be transported to the mainland and will be temporarily housed for several days, and will be given a check-up and treatment by vets. Subsequently, they will be transferred to various farms and private sanctuaries in Tmn Melawati, Raub, Bentong, and Nilai to be cared for – as well as foster homes. Together with help from an ad agency, SPCA hopes to run a re-homing campaign for these dogs, who really deserve a second chance at life.
DVS and SPCA Selangor will pool resources to set up a temporary Klinik Kembiri at Pulau Ketam to be headed by SPCA-DBKL's Klinik Kembiri ex-chief Veterinary Surgeon Dr Norsuhanna Mohktar. The set-up cost of this high-volume, highly-subsidised, spay/neuter center will be borne by SPCA, and will neuter owned dogs and selected community dogs to prevent uncontrolled breeding.
Dato Dr Aziz also addressed the garbage heaps on Pulau Ketam that has been the food source for all the strays. Effective control of garbage will definitely control the stray population, and routine, hygenic feeding by the villagers in selected spots could instead by initiated.
As they were leaving, they saw a small black puppy stumble and fall into the sea under a jetty. They ran to his rescue, and Christine (SPCA Chairperson) decided to give the little lad a home. His name is Lucky Lemak, and he will be the mascot of the Pulau Ketam project!
SPCA has also been liaising with Dr Natasha Lee from the World Society For The Protection Of Animals (WSPA), who have advised us to conduct a dog population census to determine a more accurate figure. WSPA is interested in assisting with the long-term project for Pulau Ketam, and may send a representative soon to assess the situation further.
SPCA and SAS hopes to start building the holding area as soon as possible, with DVS committing as a meaningful and effective partner in this coalition.
(Note : For Day 7, SPCA was requested to not carry out rescue efforts, as FFF had organized a rescue effort together with MPK dog-catchers).
Day 6 : The One That Got Away
Thursday, 14th May 2009
Uncle Danny watching for signs of life in the mangrove, while NTV7 reporter Selina examines the map of the various islands
Uncle Danny took our team again to Pulau Selat Kering, where there were many more dogs waiting to be rescued. The crew from NTV7 was there to film the operation, and Jacinta was there to photograph Jorg and Murugan at work.
As we approached the landing on Pulau Selat Kering, we saw 4-5 dogs on the edge of the island, wandering among the mangrove trees and looking at us. Two dogs were sitting on the floating feeding/watering/ resting station built by Marjorie and Karin. The dogs looked thin, but much better than we had seen the last time – possibly due to the fact that they now had access to dog food and clean water everyday. As we got closer, the dogs retreated quickly deeper into the mangroves.
A white dog was sitting in a cage on the fish-farm when we arrived, but the fish-farm workers refused to let us take her home as they were waiting for Furry Friends Farm to pay them and take the dog.
After baiting the 2 traps with fried meat, we backed away from the island and waited patiently. While waiting, we sailed towards the left and right of the landing, looking for signs of more dogs. Towards the right, we heard more dogs, but towards the left we couldn’t see or hear any signs of dogs.
Kuning watches as we try to transfer his friend into another cage
The one who got away (but was trapped and removed by Indonesian workers at night, thankfully!)
Twenty minutes later, we came back to find Kuning “guarding” another small brown dog that was in our dog trap! Kuning seemed rather pleased with himself, and was treated to a mutton bone for a good job done! Jorg and Murugan quickly landed on the island to transfer the dog into a holding cage. After successfully transferring the little dog, they started carrying the cage into the boat. It all happened in a flash – the little dog suddenly panicked and struggled, forcing the cage door to open in one corner! The dog jumped and landed in the mangrove, and ran off. We felt deflated. So close, and yet so far! (We later found out that the team from FFF managed to trap her the following day, so all is good!)
The owner of the nearby kelong (fish-farm) had a sudden change of heart, and did not allow the SPCA team to use the kelong for rescue activities (while we have been told that a third-party is responsible for this, we are taking it as a challenge that needs to be overcome, and have asked the MPK & DVS to intervene).
Unloading plywood into the mangrove was no easy feat
Jorg and Murugan worked hard under the blazing sun in the mangrove
Painting the platform so its not easily damaged by sea water
Not ones to be discouraged or distracted from their dedicated rescue efforts, Murugan and Jorg went on to unload the plywood and tools they had brought to build another floating platform, that can be used to hold rescued dogs, food, water and other supplies for the rescue & relief mission. As they couldn’t work on the fish-farm, they were forced to work in the mangrove, toiling for 2 hours to put the platform together. After painting the surface to prevent damage to it from the sea water, the platform was left overnight to dry.
We did not manage to remove any more dogs today, unfortunately. However, we are optimistic that we will save more in the following days. In the meantime, we still place our traps there and continue to bait them with meat each visit, and we are happy that the dogs that get caught are removed by the Indonesian fish-farm workers and passed to volunteers from Furry Friends Farm - as long as these dogs are saved, our mission is going very well.
How You Can Help
There is much work to be done, whether rescue & relief efforts or long term plans on Pulau Ketam itself
SPCA are appealing to the public to contribute to their Pulau Ketam fund, to aid the emergency rescue and relief efforts over the next several weeks. Funds will be utilized to hire boats for transportation of the dogs, purchase dog food, medical supplies and cages - as well as a mass sterilization effort and educational campaign for the villagers.
We also appreciate donations in kind – 3’ x 3’ multipurpose cages, dog biscuits and canned food, food and water bowls, towels, water storage containers, and flea/tick spray. All donated items can be sent to the SPCA Animal Shelter in Ampang Jaya.
Donate Online
Please click here to make a donation through our ipay88.com account. Please indicate that the donation is for the Pulau Ketam Project.
Fund Transfers & Cheques
You can bank in the payment to our RHB account (Account No: 2-12273-00021583). Please call or e-mail us at enquiries@spca.org.my to notify us of your bank-in donation and transaction details.
Please make all cheques to the Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (please write Pulau Ketam fund on the reverse), and mail to ;
SPCA Selangor
Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama
68000 Ampang Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Enquiries: 603-4256 5312 (8am - 4.30pm), 4253 5312 (10am – 6.30pm)
Volunteers
If you are an experienced dog-handler, animal rescuer or vet and interested in assisting with the sterilization program or educational campaign for the villagers, or able to foster adult dogs temporarily, please send us an e-mail immediately at enquiries@spca.org.my . There are hundreds of dogs and puppies that need your help, every bit counts!
PLEASE HELP US HELP THESE DOGS. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS - FOSTER, ADOPT, DONATE FUNDS OR FOOD.
Background Information
Pulau Ketam consists of two settlements - Pulau Ketam Village and Sungai Lima Village. Both villages claim to have been facing a stray dog crisis for the last several years. Earlier this month, newspapers reported that Pulau Ketam villagers were trapping stray dogs and transporting them to a 3 vacant island in a desperate attempt to reduce the population of dogs. Sungai Lima villagers later started a similar operation.
Pulau Ketam villagers reported that 312 dogs had already been trapped and abandoned on uninhabited Pulau Tengah out of an estimated population of 2000, while Sungai Lima villagers estimated their stray dog population to be around 600.
SPCA Animal Inspectors Cunera and Murugan, and SAS founder Jackie Tsang made a trip to Pulau Ketam two weeks ago. They found that most of the villagers owned dogs themselves, and had no intention of causing harm to the strays on the island. They were frustrated at the stray dog population, which is quickly spiraling out of control – the villagers estimate that there are approximately 2000 strays on the island. The villagers said that they did not want the dogs caught and euthanized, and thought that leaving them to survive on another island would be better. The villagers were upset with the reports in the media, which claimed that they had been burning the dogs or abusing them – which they denied doing.
The team found that during the day time, there were dozens of stray cats and dogs roaming the island. However, when they surveyed a part of the town from 12.30pm-1.30am, they counted 82 dogs in just a small area. The dogs look generally healthy, with several suffering from minor injuries.
At a meeting with the village leaders, they agreed to support a mass sterilization effort for both stray and pet dogs (and cats).
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Early last week, Inspector Murugan, volunteer Jorg and the crew from TV2 went on a trip to survey the population of dogs in Pulau Ketam, Klang. They hired bicycles and rode through the island from 5pm – 8pm, accompanied by one of the village heads. During this period, they counted 15-20 dogs.
As they were approaching a little landing, they saw a dog in the water under a walkway. The villager said that this dog was really a nuisance and very aggressive. The tide was rising, and the dog sat helplessly in the water swaying with the current. Murugan quickly grabbed a leash and leaned over the walkway towards the water. He skillfully looped the poor dog, and used a second loop around its body to pull it out of the water.
The dog was exhausted, and suffered from wounds on its body and neck area. We suspect it has been fighting with other dogs. He was easy to handle, and seemed surprisingly friendly – contrary to what the villager had said.
We transferred him into a cage, and gave him some food and water. He seemed very grateful and relieved.
The team went on their second ‘tour’ from 11pm- 1.30am. They counted another 50 dogs. Mr Hing Beng Soon from the Ketam village guided the way. They also found out that pet dogs seemed to be kept chained outside the house or roaming freely within the house – they were mostly not allowed to roam around outside on their own.
The next day, we loaded up into the boat to come back to KL, with our new friend Mr Miracle. He was sent to the vet as soon as they got onto the mainland, and was discharged yesterday after more than a week of treatment. He is back with us now, and he is so lovely! His body has been shaved, and his wounds are healing well. He pleasantly sniffed our office dogs, and looked around with his peaceful gaze – he seemed so content, so grateful.
More updates on Mr Miracle and our other rescued dogs in the next flash!
Pulau Ketam Neutering & Education Campaign
We’re busy making arrangements for our Pulau Ketam campaign on the 27th & 28th June. Lots of logistics to be taken care of, as well as coordination of our resources. This is not our first Kempen Kembiri, but this is the FIRST time we’re carrying out a campaign on this scale and under these very pressing circumstances. We will need support from all our donors, volunteers and staff, and we are working with both the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and Majlis Perbandaran Klang (MPK) as partners in this endeavour. We are happy to work with any volunteers and animal rescuers who offer their help for this campaign.
We need some Hokkien-speaking volunteers to form street teams and walk through the village, approaching the villagers about importance of neutering pets and strays, as well as responsible pet ownership. We have sponsors lined up to provide "freebies" to villagers like dog food, treats, etc. to encourage their participation!
To sign up as a volunteer, please drop Jacinta a line at jacinta.spca@gmail.com. Transport from the Klang Jetty will be provided, as well as food and beverages. More details next week, as the campaign firms up!
Our rescue team will also be back at Pulau Selat Kering this week. Please pray for their safety, and for the dogs who are still in the mangroves.Our 12 rescued dogs are recovering well with us, as well as the wounded dog we rescued from the waters under the walkways in Pulau Ketam.
Visit our website for updates on our rescue work at Pulau Selat Kering >>
I-SAW Animal Welfare Week
We are working with the students at INTI College who are in the process of setting up the INTI Society For Animal Welfare (I-SAW) this month. We will be participating in a week-long education/ awareness booth from the 8th-12th June at their Subang Jaya campus, as well as conducting a few educational talks for the student community on the 12th of June. Do drop by if you're in the neighbourhood! Many thanks to Felicia, Charles and Ms KahYein for a job well done in organising this!
Jumble Sale A Roaring Success
Last Sunday, we had a rumble in jumble! Many people from all walks of life came and supported this fundraising initiative, where we managed to raise more than RM6,000 in just a few hours! There were lots of clothes, shoes, bags, books, electronic items, furniture, toys and quirky/ rare collectibles! We thank the 50-strong team of volunteers who came to help up with the arrangements and manning of the “booths”, thank you for spending your Sunday with us!
Pet Lovers Centre & Suppliers Pitch In For Pulau Ketam project!
In a combined effort from Pet Lovers Centre and their suppliers, the group donated dog food and products worth RM 5500.00 to SPCA Selangor today for use for the Pulau Selat Kering/Pulau Ketam dogs! We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the IKANO Power Centre Management Office, Nestle (M) Sdn Bhd, TF Pet Care Sdn Bhd, Delfi Marketing Sdn Bhd, PetsMart Group Sdn Bhd and Versio Venture for their much-needed and generous contributions!
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Post time 7-5-2009 07:33 AM
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Post time 7-5-2009 01:11 PM
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