‘Surrendered pets suffer from separation anxiety too’


Former pets rescued from the streets and forced to live in confined spaces may turn aggressive, say animal welfare activists. — Photos: SS KANESAN and KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

WHEN Hannah (not her real name) first bought her pet dog Bobo as a puppy eight years ago, she never thought she would ever part with him.

However, one evening in May, she found herself leashing her beloved pet and sending him off in a stranger’s car.

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