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So far, I have rescued
more than 50 cats
from various
locations

Zuriani Mohamad Shaari
Mother to 3 furkids & Volunteer at
Cat Beach Sanctuary

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I encourage the public
to consider adoption
first. I have adopted 2
myself, my first ever
dog in 2015 and my
second in 2019.

C HIN J OO
Mother To 2 Furkids & Co-founder Of IAPWA

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I am a strong believer in TNR because M2 oFuthrkeirdsTo
it prevents the birth of stray puppies.
For example, one healthy female can
give birth to 6 puppies and the 6 will
grow up and give birth to another 6
and the numbers multiply exponential-
ly and it will be a never-ending cycle.

TNR is proven as the effective way
to reduce the size of strays and any
potential suffering that may occur.
Existing shelters are overflowing
with abandoned and sick dogs due
to lack of resources and funding.
TNR is definitely a humane way for-
ward for the strays and community.

I have always loved stray dogs, espe-
cially mongrels. I know it isn’t their fault
to be born unwanted and left homeless.
People pay breeders a lot for pedigrees
or from pet shops but I believe everyone
should give strays a chance for a home.

I encourage the public to consider
adoption first. I have adopted 2 myself,
my first ever dog in 2015 and my second
in 2019. My heart is so full of love and joy
with them both. The best doggos ever.

I’ve known the IAPWA Founder, Ms
Choong since our volunteer days at
4PAWS in Teluk Bahang. We’ve raised
funds, organised events together but
soon realised that animal shelters are
not the solution. In 2017, Ms Choong ap-
proached us with a proposal and guide
from IAPWA UK and ultimately, we es-
tablished our very own IAPWA Penang.

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CHAPTER 05

Pet Owner
Responsibilities

Check It Out

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Are You
Considering
Getting A Pet?

?Let’s spend some time to go through the checklist
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Some Questions To Ponder
Upon Before Getting A Pet

If you have checked (√) on most of the questions, congratulations, you are ready to be the parent
to a lovely furkid! If you have doubts, why not take a step back and think it through before making
the life-changing decision. Take your time to think thoroughly and consider wisely, the furkids will

definitely wait for you patiently.

?01 02 ?Do your family ?03
Is your home members agree to Can you afford
situation safe and your decision to having a pet?
stable? get a pet?
06 ?Will the new pet
04 ?Who will take care ?05 fit with your cur-
of the pet on a Do you have extra rent pet? (If you
daily basis? space in your already have pets
home? at home)
07 ?Does the pet’s
personality suit 08 ?Can you handle 09 ?What kind of
your lifestyle? the behavior grooming does
issues of your pet your pet require?
?10 on their bad days?
Can you afford
the extra cost? ??
How many
boxes have you
checked?

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Be A Responsible
Pet Owner

Spay . Neuter . Vaccinate your License your dog Give food, water &
Adopt . Love dog shelter

Walk on leash Clean after your Don’t dump your Don’t let them wait
dog dog in the car

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Abandonment or
ill-treatment of pets is
an offence and shall, on
conviction, be liable to
a fine of not less than

RM20,000 and not
more than RM100,000
or imprisonment for a
term not more than

3 years or both.

- Animal Welfare Act 2015

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MOV IN G F O RWA RD

Let us strive to make the world a better place for our
furkids as well as the community!

TOGET H ER WE
M A KE IT P A WSIBLE

Taking care of a pet takes a lot of time, love and dedication. As much as dogs
are considered as human’s best friends, they are unable to take care of their
waste products. As responsible fur-parents, it is only right if we take good care
of our furkids when they are at home as well as when they are outside. When
you have decided to get a pet, you must always keep in mind that it is your
choice and that you have to make sure that they are in good hands and make

sure that they are living in a conducive environment.
If you are bringing your pets to a park, remember to leash your pet so that
it will not cause harm to others. Make sure that your pet does not cause
inconvenience to others. We must always keep in mind that there are people
who are afraid of animals and we have to take their worries into consideration.
When your pets poop in public, do be courteous enough to pick it up and
dispose of it accordingly. The public sphere is shared by everyone and it is the

right thing to ensure that everyone gets to enjoy the facilities.
Let us strive to make the world a better place for our furkids as well as the

community!

Be A Responsible Pet Owner
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Cat Beach Sanctuary
Spay Adopt Manage Assist (SAMA)
Unit Veterinar MBPP
Zuriani Mohamad Shaari

Chin Joo

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Cat Beach Sanctuary
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