Pet owners urged not to abandon animals


Don’t leave them: Dr Afiq holding one of the rabbits that was abandoned at the clinic where he works in Perling.

JOHOR BARU: Veterinarians and animal shelter operators are urging the public not to abandon their animals during and after the movement control order (MCO).

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Johor Baru vice-president Dr Edwin Singam said he received almost 20 cats since the start of the MCO.

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