PETALING JAYA: Just days after his story captured the hearts of thousands of Malaysians, Jon the dog has been rescued and is now receiving veterinary care.
The stray, which has now been renamed Chase by independent rescuer Shima Aris, was rescued by her and her team at about 8.30pm on Sunday, following a three-day operation.
“He was an extremely friendly, curious and smart boy. He actually came up and allowed us to pat him.
“The moment he saw the leash, he ran away, and it took some time to rebuild that trust,” she said when contacted.
She said medical assessments by the veterinarian also found that Chase has tick fever.
“The priority is getting him back to health, and for cases of tick fever, it can take up to a month.
“He will also be sent for neutering and vaccination, where he will be taken home with me.
“Only once he is fully recovered, he will be put up for adoption,” she said.
Examinations by the veterinarian also found that Chase is underweight for his age and has multiple wounds on his body.
He is estimated to be around four to five years old.
On why the name “Chase” was chosen, Shima said this was because it matches the name of a well-known police dog character.
On Saturday, The Star reported about the young, beige-coloured canine who had been greeting motorists along with traffic cops and manning the stream of vehicles at the bustling stretch of Jalan Parlimen in Kuala Lumpur on weekdays.
The dog was also seen “working” along with any traffic police officer on duty at the intersections that lead to both Taman Tugu and Bukit Aman.
Most times, the sprightly dog stood loyally next to the officers as though he was part of the team.
The dog’s presence has also not gone unnoticed among regular morning motorists, with some slowing down along their journey to pass treats to the officer for the canine, who responds with eager tail wags and excited little hops as he is fed.
