The Electric New Paper :
ABUSED DOG
Punish pet abusers severely
22 August 2010
IT WAS shocking, to say the least, to read about what happened to the pomeranian in the report, 'Do you have a knife?' (The New Paper, Aug 20).
The act - slamming the animal repeatedly onto the floor to his death - is outrageously barbaric.
What harm had the dog done to deserve such brutality?
As a pet owner, I'd say that the responsibility to love, protect and care for the pet rests squarely on our shoulders.
If a cruel act is being committed against a dog, what can it do but to cringe its tail or to whine in fright if there is no one to protect it?
It is simply appalling to read about such incidents in civilised Singapore.
The person who committed this act must be taken to task and I am sure both the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority and other relevant authorities can track down the owner and identify the culprit.
Abuse of pets seems to be getting more prevalent and a clear message must be sent and appropriate penalties meted out.
Giving a stern warning to abusers means nothing - it is just a slap on the wrist.
Justice must be served even for a dog. I, together with many other pet lovers, feel deeply saddened to see such brutality.
FROM READER ARTHUR LIM
