(MY) dog ownership

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Ownership with responsibility

D. CHANDRANAYAGAM Kuala Lumpur

 

Jan 26:

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MANY people are opting to purchase or adopt dogs in celebration of the

forthcoming Chinese Year of the Dog.

 

In many countries, the slogan is usually " a dog is for life, not just

for Christmas " . Although the catchphrase needs to be amended according

to our own cultural identity, it does carry the correct sentiment.

 

I recall a year ago where families left their dogs behind to fend for

themselves during the Chinese New Year holidays.

 

All of them had to be rescued by the authorities, because neighbours

had complained about their unruly behaviour and the smell.

 

These dogs eventually were returned to the owners, despite their

recklessness when it came to caring for their animals.

 

It is these reckless owners who do not care for their animals who

contribute to new by-laws, like the controversial rules on dog

ownership adopted recently in Shah Alam.