Efforts to control the population of stray animals in urban areas are being intensified through the Potong Royong 2026 programme organised by Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Selangor.
The first series of the programme this year, held in collaboration with local authorities, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysian Veterinary Medical Association and 15 volunteers, successfully neutered 160 cats and dogs.
SPCA Selangor board member Dr Natasha Lee said the three-day initiative, which began this week, aimed to curb uncontrolled breeding while improving the health and welfare of stray animals through treatment, vaccination and community education.
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“In the first two days, we neutered 120 cats, while today an estimated 40 dogs will be neutered.
“This is a small-scale programme; larger-scale ones are usually conducted over six days but the capacity depends on the funding available,” she told Bernama at Dewan Kemunting in Section 25 Shah Alam.
Dr Lee, who is also the director of Star Pets Animal Clinic, said regular implementation of such programmes also provided the public with access to neutering services at a significantly lower cost.
“The subsidised fee of RM50 for cats and RM100 for dogs is offered to ensure wider participation.
“Typically, neutering costs around RM200 for cats and exceeds RM300 for dogs.
“This subsidised approach encourages more to come forward and get these animals neutered.
“The programme also includes vaccination and basic treatment to help control the spread of diseases.”
Since the introduction of the Potong Royong programme, the number of neutered animals had increased from 1,354 in 2023 to 2,029 in 2024. Last year, 1,651 animals were neutered.
The programme has been implemented in several locations, including Shah Alam, Ampang Jaya and Kuala Langat.
