Got this from the Friday Flash:
DVS delivered some great news when SPCA met with them on Wednesday! Among the highlights : An ‘Animal Welfare Unit’ will be set up by DVS and headed by Dr Redzuan before year end - to look into the welfare of all animals. Also, the continuation of the ‘Humane Dog Catching’ workshop will be held on 27th November 2008. The program should last between 1 ½ days to 2 days with a spread of lectures and dog counts. In the humane education front, SPCA and DVS will work together on visiting national schools to conduct humane education programs. Referring to Turbo’s case, SPCA highlighted to DVS that the public wants to know the outcome. DVS stated that Dog Catching Companies must be registered and accredited by DVS and guidelines strictly followed. A yearly audit would be done by DVS to all Dog Catching Companies ensuring all guidelines are properly followed. SPCA also plans to work with DVS to phase out livestock sold in pet shops. A slow process but a start at least! To top it all off, DVS will be going with SPCA to MP Selayang on 28 October 2008 for the ‘Stray Free Selangor & Selayang’ meeting! SPCA would like to thank the DVS for their continued support of animal welfare!
Tapi, before we start applauding and rejoicing, let us wait to see some continuous positive results because as we all know, "some" people are very, very good with cadangan but the implementation sucks! Or hangat-hangat taik ayam/penyapu baru only ... there needs to be good follow-up and follow-throughs to any program proposed by the government - right from the top level down to the lowest level and continuous monitoring.
