Life
is life -- whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference
there between a cat or man. The idea of difference is a human
conception for man's own advantage...Sir
Aurobondi (poet and philosopher) |
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 About
Us
The aim of the SPCA is to protect defenseless animals and
to alleviate their suffering. Established in 1958, the SPCA
provides temporary shelter to unwanted animals in Selangor
and the Federal Territory. These include mainly cats, dogs,
rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs ... usually pets that are no
longer desired by their owners. From here, we try to rehome
as many as possible but with more than 1,100 animals arriving
every month (reaching some 13,000 annually), the shelter is
constantly challenged by a shortage of space and limited funds.
We have 16 staffs which comprises of:
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- Office manager (Admin & Finance)
- Public Relations Officer
- Animal Inspector (attend to cruelty
cases and check homes before pet adoption)
- 2 vets
- 1 receptionist
- General workers
- 2 ambulance drivers
- 2 permanent volunteers
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Adoption
programme - Members of the public are
encouraged to adopt animals from the SPCA. The adoption
fee includes de-worming, vaccination and compulsory neutering
(sterilization). All potential adopters are interviewed
and advised, and should be agreeable to home visits by
SPCA staff. The shelter is open to visitors everyday,
9am to 4pm.
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Collection
of animals - THE SPCA operates 2 ambulances
which collect unwanted pets and confined strays, by appointment
only. The SPCA does not have the manpower to chase/catch
free-running strays. If transport is needed, please call
SPCA at (03) 4256-5312 or (03) 4253-5179 during office
hours to have arrangements made as soon as possible.
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Stray
animals in distress - Whilst the animal
shelter will receive sick, injured or very young, orphaned
animals round-the-clock, the SPCA ambulance can respond
to distress calls only between 8am - 8pm. Pet owners with
emergencies should consult their own veterinarians; the
SPCA is able to advise on where their nearest available
vet is located.
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Inspection
of cruelty complaints - SPCA inspectors
investigate complaints relating to animal cruelty whenever
possible. The identity of complainants is kept confidential;
anonymous callers will not be entertained.
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Educational
talks - Upon request, talks are conducted
either on SPCA premises or at schools, clubs and other
organizations to discuss topics such as responsible ownership,
animal care, strays, neutering etc.
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How does the SPCA finance
its work?
 We
are a charity and do not receive any government assistance;
we depend entirely on the generosity of the public. Each
year, the SPCA needs approximately RM 0.5 million for its
work. Fundraising activities go on throughout the year -
charity bazaars, jumble sales, sale of greeting cards and
T-shirts, annual appeal letter etc. Donation boxes are also
placed in shopping malls.
Recipe for Happiness
- Adopt a mixed breed pet from your local animal
shelter.
- Combine patience, understanding and respect.
- Sprinkle laughter and fun.
- Mix in oodles of love.
- In no time at all you'll have a friend for
life!
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