Updates On 5th Oct 2017

What Does it Take to Run a Shelter?

To better understand what it takes to run our animal shelter, let us give you an amazing insight to the work and dedication it takes to run a shelter.

On average how many animals do we take in monthly?

30-60

How many dogs do you have to turn away?

We have to turn away owner surrenders on many occassion as we are running full capacity. We have down 2-7 per day. Our priority is rescuing those unhealthy ones.

What�s generally the reason a dog must be turned away?

Lack of space at the shelter. We used to run with 220 animals, but recent rabies outbreak our residents have increased to over 400 animals.

How much does it typically cost to care for one dog?

Before each dog is listed as available for adoption they are fully vetted. They receive vaccinations (Distemper/Parvo, Rabies, Bordatella), a wellness exam, and spay/neuter as age appropriate. They also receive a test to check for heartworm and tick-borne diseases as well as heartworm preventative and flea/tick treatment. For a normal healthy dog without any other medical issues, this veterinary care costs around RM300plus.

In addition, dogs at the shelter need to be fed, entertained and trained. That requires dog food, treats, toys, beds and more.

What are the typical expenses of caring for a dog?

Medical care, food, housing costs, hiring staff to care for them, cleaning supplies and toys. Those costs can really add up.

What resources do you use if your shelter becomes full?

Fostering is a great option if people are willing to open their homes.

What are the expenses of actually having the shelter space?

Monthly lease, utilities, cleaning supplies, staff salaries, food and medicine, all runs around RM30,000/month previously. Now our running costs have shoot up to be approximately RM40,000 a month.

What are the most expensive supplies that you need?

Veterinary care, flea/tick treatment/heartworm prevention, and food.

What are you most in need of?

Volunteers, and monetary donations. As for material supplies, durable chews and toys are always appreciated by our building dogs. For ideas on what to buy us, donors can check on our wishlist.

A lot of money, time, effort, passion and love goes into running a rescue shelter and saving dogs. Every donation helps. New leashes means more dogs to walk. New treats can help with training. And every pup loves getting a new toy! Everything helps and everything is appreciated!

Do support us and our works by purchasing our Christmas Charity Bazaar sales tickets. Our Annual Charity Sales will be held at Ecumenical Centre @ Jalan Stampin (behind MayBank), on November 12th, 2017.

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The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals believes that animals, as living creatures, have value beyond economic measurement, and are entitled to legal, moral and ethical consideration and protection. The Sarawak SPCA's mission is to act as an advocate on behalf of animals and as an enforcer of their rights; to provide for the well-being of the animals of the State of Sarawak who are abandoned, injured, subjected to unfair or cruel treatment, or otherwise in need; to cultivate in the people of our community an awareness of the animals whose world we share; to promote a bond of mutual assistance between people and animals; and to instill respect for and appreciation of all living things.

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