KLANG Royal City Council (MBDK) has dogs available for free adoption.
“Our Health Department canine unit takes dogs off the streets and rehomes them through our free adoption initiative,” says Klang mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain.
He said most of the canines were brought in after receiving public complaints and quarantined for a week
“Our dog shelter at Bandar Sultan Suleiman in Port Klang is a safe haven for lost dogs,” he added.
If owners of the dogs brought to the shelter do not claim them in seven days, the animals will be put up for adoption.
Abd Hamid said adopting the canines would make a big difference to hundreds of strays that needed help.
“Currently, our Canine Unit has rounded up 139 stray dogs as of Feb 18.
“Most of these dogs are friendly and need a caring home and MBDK hopes people will adopt them instead of buying,” he said.
“Once the potential owner has selected a dog at the council’s shelter, he or she has to go to our Health Department to register their personal details.
“The dog is then given to the new owner to be vaccinated.
“Once the vaccination is completed the owner will pay RM10 for a dog licence tag,” he said, adding that all dogs, four months and older, in the city must be licensed.
Abd Hamid said MBDK held weekly events in neighbourhoods where vaccinations for dogs are offered at half price, and encouraged residents to take advantage of the offer.
“Efforts are being made to ensure the animal gets a good home and reduce the stray overpopulation.”
