To: Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister and Muhammad Najib Abdul Razak, Prime Minister
Stop the butchering of stray animals.
The Malaysian Government has issued orders to cull all stray animals after 2 cases of Rabies were detected in humans.
Why is this important?
We ask that the Malaysian Government to stop the indiscriminate slaughter of stray animals in response to rabies concerns. Two people have tested positive for rabies.
We ask that DBKL change their policy of euthanizing animals after 1 week after not being claimed.
We ask that DBKL set up an adoption center where these animals can be treated humanely while waiting for new homes.
We also ask that a reasonable time limit be negotiated in cooperation with the animal shelter/rescue operators if animals are not adopted.
We ask that funding for the euthanasia be redirected to adoption and sterilization.
We ask that TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) be instituted and that Rabies vaccinations be administered at the same time the animals are neutered/spayed. Tipping of right ear as identification.
We strongly believe that managing instead of killing is the most humane to control the population and by vaccinating. We believe, as does the WHO, rabies will be contained and then eliminated.