Thursday, November 13, 2008

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)


SPCA stands for
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
I never knew that I have got to do anything for them. Few days ago, a woman from SPCA visited ISKL and told us about SPCA activities and how we can help SPCA in a responsible way. I then also logged on to SPCA website and got to know of their services. They are really doing a great job which is worth appreciation. The aim of the SPCA is to protect defenseless animals and to alleviate their suffering. They are constantly challenged by shortage of space and limited funds.

Services provided by the SPCA are:-
Adoption programme - Members of the public are encouraged to adopt animals from the SPCA.
Stray animals in distress - Whilst the animal shelter will receive sick, injured or very young, orphaned animals round-the-clock, the SPCA ambulance also responds to distress calls between 8am - 8pm.
Inspection of cruelty complaints - SPCA inspectors investigate complaints relating to animal cruelty whenever possible. The identity of complainants is kept confidential.
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.

How can we help?
We can donate our pocketmoney,clothes, dog and cat food, newspapers, puppy pens, cages. SPCA need people to adopt animals. We were shocked when SPCA told us that many people cut tails of dogs for fun. So if you see you anyone being cruel to their pets or stray animals please call the SPCA.
SPCA needs money to provide shelter for more animals so please donate for the good cause. I think Malaysian government should also increase the amount of the fine if people are found being cruel to animals. If the government would increase the fine I think people would stop being cruel.

I request all readers to spread this message.
I remember, I had promised to give answers to the 2 riddles I had posted in the last post.
1st : because the window was shut
2nd : because they were bald

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