MY PAPER FRIDAY JULY 17, 2009
MY SAY
Pets also have a tough time during downturn
I READ with concern the report, “Animal-care groups have hands full coping with abuse cases” (my paper, July 6).
It is sad that there has been a 50 per cent increase in the number of animal-abuse cases, compared with last year.
Pets, especially dogs, are also having a tough time during the economic downturn.
Some owners badly affected by the recession would abandon their dogs after failing to find new homes for them.
There is nothing crueller than to strip dogs of their natural survival instincts and then abandon them.
The authorities should do something urgently about animal abuse before it develops into a major problem.
There should be stricter laws to punish the offenders and get them to reform.
Mr Nelson Quah
