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Municipal Councils in Malaysia have for decades used the same Catch and Kill method to control all strays (abandoned pets and feral alike). Catch and kill is an abhorrent, cruel and ineffective method that has incurred the wrath of animal carers and rescuers.

SPCA Selangor would like to thank Mayor Cheremi Tarman for bringing together NGOs and animal rescuers to a meeting on 2nd April to address the uproar caused by the latest catch and kill round up. He maintained an open mind and listened intently to our proposals.

The current method has proven to be non-sustainable and heartbreaking. NGOs and animal rescuers have used their funds to constantly feed, spay/neuter and rehome these animals.

SPCA Selangor has long proposed the humane, compassionate and sustainable way to address the stray problem. It comprises of multi-pronged approach with various stakeholders from public and private sources.

Under the guidance and support of Tengku Permaisuri Selangor who is the Royal Patron of SFS Stray Free Selangor under SPCA Selangor, Tengku and SPCA Selangor proposed Creating Caring and Compassionate Communities with Municipal Councils (CCCC).

The Vision of CCCC is to reduce the stray population by working with NGOs, residents, animal rescuers, and various government stakeholders by promoting Responsible Pet Ownership, massive subsidized spay/neuter projects and a home for every soul via humane adoption. We aim to change Municipal Pounds into an Education, Spay/neuter clinic, and Rehoming Centre where residents can gather and work together to promote RPO within their communities and enjoy other animal activities, much like a mini SPCA!

The enlightened Mayor has decided to amend the wording used in Sec 17 of the Municipal bylaws to eliminate the word “disposal and destruction” and use more acceptable terms to address the strays. We believe this will slowly change the mindset of the public from pests to sentient beings. He also agreed to embark on CCCC by starting with a pilot NRM project with Setia Alam dog rescuers, while being mindful that they are areas where it will not be acceptable. Animals with ear tipped after spay/neuter will not be caught and instead will be cared for under this project. However, TNRM projects must only be conducted in areas where the community accepts them.

SPCA Selangor hopes that MBSA will lead a new, humane and sustainable way forward in addressing stray challenges in Creating Caring & Compassionate Communities (CCCC) as many NGOs and Animal rescuers stand ever-ready to assist.

We thank all who participated in the meeting and look forward to a new tomorrow!

SPCA Selangor Chairman

SPCA Selangor is an integrated animal welfare charitable organization established in 1958. More info on



SPCA Selangor is a well-respected and trusted animal welfare Non-Profit Organisation based in Ampang Jaya, Selangor (Malaysia).

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SPCA Selangor is an animal welfare organisation based in Ampang Jaya, Selangor. The aim of the SPCA is to protect defenseless animals and to alleviate their suffering. We receive more than 700 unwanted, homeless or abused animals every month. We provide an adoption program, investigation of cruelty reports, humane education, assistance to community animal caregivers and run a dedicated, low-cost spay/ neuter clinic. We also lobby the Government and local municipals for humane treatment of animals and harsher penalities for perpetrators of crimes against animals. Founded in 1958, SPCA is a well-respected and trusted Non-Profit Organisation. Over the years, the organisation has gained tremendous goodwill, recognition and support from animal lovers all over Malaysia

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