New norm affecting animals, too

Southern University College Animal Protection Club bathing some abandoned dogs at the Pekan Nanas animal shelter.

JOHOR BARU: Not only has the Covid-19 pandemic affected Malaysians from all walks of life, pets are also impacted in the changes brought on by the new normal.

HOPE (Homeless and Orphan Pets Exist), a no-kill animal shelter at Pekan Nanas in Pontian, saw an increase of abandoned animals by some 50% during the pandemic.