SYABAS to the Director-General of the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz Jamaluddin, for putting to rest the controversy surrounding the euthanasia of eight retired sniffer and rescue dogs belonging to the Fire and Rescue Department by saying that it was completely justified according to international standards and performed by a qualified veterinarian.
It was also pointed out that the tough decision was made with the interest of the animals at heart to effectively end their suffering following their heroic service to the nation, “Service animals cannot be given away” (The Star, March 20).