Guest guest Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Strays get new 'leash' of life with orphans - New Straits Times 04 Dec 2006 -- KUALA LUMPUR: Everyone is a winner. A group of orphans learns a lesson about love and responsibility, while a pack of strays turns from street dogs into sweet dogs. In the first such programme of its kind here, the Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation (MNAWF) taught the children from a welfare home how to train stray dogs so they can be re-homed. It all started in July when the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society offered to house 22 strays that were about to be put to sleep by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council. Ti-Ratana adviser Venerable K. Dhammaratana not only saw the potential of saving the dogs, but also an opportunity to instil compassion in the hearts of the orphans from its home. During the animal-assisted activities programme, they nurtured the dogs and gave them obedience training. Wellington Ho, a professional dog trainer and member of MNAWF, led the team of trainers who taught the children dog-handling. " When the dogs first came in, they were skinny, hurt and terrified of humans, but the children have turned them into healthy, housebroken and happy pets, " said Ho. Not only have the dogs changed but also the children. MNAWF chairman Datuk Dr Mohd Nordin Mohd Nor said: " They have learned that managing a pet is not just about fun and games but commitment and discipline as well. " The trained dogs will be put up for adoption at a special event this Sunday at the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society in Jalan 13B, Desa Petaling, Salak South Baru here. Dr Nordin said it was an important event for the children. " A good response will make the children feel appreciated. " He added that whether the project continued would depend on Sunday's response. Those who adopt a dog on Sunday will enjoy a fast-track licence, a free medical consultation and free follow-up training for their dog. For information, visit www.ti-ratana2u.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Hello, I believe this was a wonderful idea to help the orphan children and homeless dogs. I hope there will be an update on the outcome of the adoption and that there will the program will continue, and that there will be more programs like this kind. May God bless the children and the dogs. Best wishes, Patricia yitzeling <yitzeling wrote: >Strays get new 'leash' of life with orphans - New Straits Times >04 Dec 2006 > > > >-\ - >KUALA LUMPUR: Everyone is a winner. A group of orphans learns a lesson >about love and responsibility, while a pack of strays turns from >street dogs into sweet dogs. > >In the first such programme of its kind here, the Malaysian National >Animal Welfare Foundation (MNAWF) taught the children from a welfare >home how to train stray dogs so they can be re-homed. > >It all started in July when the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society offered to >house 22 strays that were about to be put to sleep by the Subang Jaya >Municipal Council. > > >Ti-Ratana adviser Venerable K. Dhammaratana not only saw the potential >of saving the dogs, but also an opportunity to instil compassion in >the hearts of the orphans from its home. > >During the animal-assisted activities programme, they nurtured the >dogs and gave them obedience training. > >Wellington Ho, a professional dog trainer and member of MNAWF, led the >team of trainers who taught the children dog-handling. > > " When the dogs first came in, they were skinny, hurt and terrified of >humans, but the children have turned them into healthy, housebroken >and happy pets, " said Ho. > >Not only have the dogs changed but also the children. > >MNAWF chairman Datuk Dr Mohd Nordin Mohd Nor said: " They have learned >that managing a pet is not just about fun and games but commitment and >discipline as well. " > >The trained dogs will be put up for adoption at a special event this >Sunday at the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society in Jalan 13B, Desa Petaling, >Salak South Baru here. > >Dr Nordin said it was an important event for the children. " A good >response will make the children feel appreciated. " > >He added that whether the project continued would depend on Sunday's response. > >Those who adopt a dog on Sunday will enjoy a fast-track licence, a >free medical consultation and free follow-up training for their dog. > >For information, visit www.ti-ratana2u.com. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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