From Wani:
ELECTRICAL appliances and decorative items would some of the things on sale at canine welfare outfit Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better’s (MDDB) fund raising project this Sunday. The fund raising event will be held simultaneously with MDDB’s monthly adoption drive from 11.30am to 7.30pm at Jaya One’s Block NB1, which faces Station 1 and Old Town White Coffee. The adoption drive at the event will also feature about 25 puppies and dogs that are currently at MDDB’s half-way home. Aptly titled MDDB Aid, the project is aimed at raising funds to pay MDDB’s veterinary bills, half-way home rental and workers salaries. MDDB is a project initiated by non-governmental organization Community Development and Integration Initiative (CDII). According to CDII director Firoza Burhanudeen, MDDB’s monthly expenses were escalating due to the large number of dogs that were being rescued. “Many of the dogs that come to us initially have serious issues which require intensive veterinary care,’’ said Firoza. She added MDDB’s most serious cases recently were that of a dog named Mimi Chitta which had its entire nose looped of by a machete wielding individual and a puppy named Napoleon that came with its entire back scalded by hot oil. Firoza added both dogs were doing well and Mimi Chitta has been discharged from the veterinary clinic. “We also have had several other surgical cases to pay for in addition to our usual neutering and vaccination of rescued animals,’’ she said. She added MDDB needed to find ways to raise money as donations were no longer sufficient to manage the project. “Given this we also hope that corporate sponsors will come forward to help us out as well,’’ said Firoza. Besides second hand goods, the jumble sale will also have some news electrical appliances which have been donated by generous donors that include an electrical shop in Petaling Jaya. MDDB is also in need of supplies such as dry and canned dog, puppy, cat and kitten food, shampoo, rice, bleach, washing soap, old towels and old newspaper. Those wishing to donate these items, as well as things for the MDDB Aid fund raising project, can drop them off at the event this Sunday.
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