My Day in S.P.C.A - Turn Our Words into Action

2009 年8月8日 - 我和Donna其实是从同事发展成为好朋友的， 这也许是因为我们皆是爱狗及动物之人，而Donna也是位合格的狗狗训练员， 所以我们在一起总有共同的话题及兴趣。早在去年开始， 我们已经计划要到防止虐待动物协会去当义工，但由于我们工作上的忙碌以及时间分配不妥当而拖延了好久。直到最近她辞去了工作后终于有机会去做一直很想但没有时间去做的事情， 其中便是在防止虐待动物协会当义工，她主要是在那边给狗儿们一些基本的训练，以提高让人领养的机率。槟城地防止虐待动物协会的开放日是星期一至五办公时间，星期六至中午一点钟而已，所以我唯一能去的日子除了星期六，其余的时间我还得上班。

今天我总算做到了,其实还蛮简单的，就是喂食啊，清理粪便，洗澡，以及和狗狗们玩耍，我相信那些家里有养狗儿的人都能够做到。我觉得那就像是和在孤儿院当义工没什么分别，不同的是狗狗不会像小朋友一样问些我们没办法回答的问题，也不会顶嘴和闹脾气，可爱得多。而且对动物有爱心的人真是越来越少啦。 很多人在养宠物前没有考虑清楚地把它们带回家了再以种种理由来抛弃它们，这种不负责任的行为导致许多流浪猫狗越来越多，很多都逼不得已地赐予安乐死。虽然我对动物毛发很敏感，却也阻止不了想要为它们出一分力的热心，它们也像小朋友一样需要一个家，需要爱。相信我，动物其实还比人类更会懂得感恩及忠心，无论你如何对待它，它对主人永远是不离不弃的。 这样试问你还忍心不要它吗？ 世间万物皆有灵，皆有性啊！

S.P.C.A -Society for The Prevention Cruelty to Animals
8th August 2009 - Me and Donna's was colleagues years ago but our friendship being built through common interests as we both are animal & dog lovers and became good friends. Donna is also a dog agility and obedient trainer. Ever since last year, we both been thinking to be a volunteer in SPCA but due to the traveling frequency and tight schedule, we don't have a chance to carry our words into action. This is because the SPCA is open during working hours Monday to Firday, half day (till 1pm) for Saturday and close on Sunday. Recently, Donna has resigned from her day job and she finally has more time to fulfilled her desires, one of those is to work in SPCA, not only helping the animals to find homes but also giving some basic obedient training to the dogs so that they're more easily to be adopted by people.

I finally had the chance to carry out my first volunteer work in SPCA on Saturday morning. What we need to do is as just simple as feeding, bathing, cleaning the kennels that those who are keeping pets can do. I feel that working in SPCA making not much difference as you work in an orphanage. Apparently the animals are more adorable and sweet, they don't ask questions that you might not know how to answer, they don't simply grouch and backchat with you. All they want is being loved，cares and a home. People who really cares about animals are decreasing nowadays, most of them never take into consideration whether they are suitable in having a pet before getting them and then abandon them with several excuses afterwards. This irresponsible action lead to the increasing in number of strays and very sad that many of those affected by diseases have to put into sleep. Even though I'm allergic to animal furs, but it never stops me from loving them and contribute whatever within my abilities to them. And trust me, they're very loyal and gratitude to the owner no matter how cruel the owner treated them.

Donna is giving obedient training with Prima & Bonita

Bonita wet herself in her drinking water under hot sun.....hahhahah, she likes to play with water

Three little puppies just came to S.P.C.A............... no name given yet

Myth - 3 years old cocker spaniel abandon by owner ............Zara - a 1 year plus female(adopted dated 12/8/09)

Farold - few months old pup isolated from others as he's on medical treatment, active puppy


Teddy - few months old pup also on medication, a very quiet and good patient boy.

ALWAYS REMEMBER - before getting or adopting a pet, you should ask yourself :-
1. Do I have the time?
2. Do I have the space?
3. Do I have the means? Owning a pet is a life time (depend on the life span of your pet) commitment.

We are glad to announce for dogs adopted from SPCA, they can get :

- discounted dog training session with Penang Dog Agility Association, http://www.agility-penang.com/.

- 50% off on basic and full grooming package for first visit to Doggie Pawlor, http://www.doggiepawlor.com/ (Doggie Pawlor has also pledged 25% of the discounted price to be donated to SPCA.)

For more Information, Kindly proceed to :-

S.P.C.A Penang

Address: Jalan Jeti Jelutong 11600 Penang, Malaysia.

Telephone: (604)2816559 ; Mobile: (6016)4166559