The Straits Times
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June 20, 2009
Crack down on animal abusers
I REFER to letters by Miss Rayne Gan and Ms Irene Low ("Dog found dumped near rubbish bin", June 8; and "Punish those who mistreat and abandon pets", June 10).
After reading about the plight of the animals, I felt frustrated and shocked that such heartless people exist.
Most people buy pets recklessly. After they realise how difficult it is to raise one, they abandon it. If owners do not want their pets any more, they should give them up to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as the animals will be provided with food and care. Abandoning them is tantamount to cruelty.
We should jail and cane those who abuse their pets. This will deter them from abusing animals.
Ang Jun Ping
