As part of its ongoing commitment to implementing the stray dog neutering programme, Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) is working with the Social Hero Foundation (SHF) and Vet Partners Malaysia to make sure this stray management approach is more organised, particularly in the Local Authority (PBT) administrative area.
Over the course of two days beginning 7th January 2025, 200 stray dogs were caught in various residential and industrial areas. Prior to being given to interested non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for additional care and upkeep, the dogs received flea medication and rabies vaccinations.
“This stray dog castration programme is the second in a series of programmes that were implemented last October where 219 dogs were successfully neutered”, said Dr. Hajah Aslinda Salikin, MBJB Health Director.
“In this programme, 200 dogs will be neutered by doctors and nurses who are experts in the task to ensure that all processes run smoothly,” she said. Also present was the SHF Programme Coordinator, Delaney Rodriguez.
The programme have also received sponsorship totalling RM142,000 from the private sector to render their support in the form of dog food, flea medication, and vaccines needed by the stray dogs.
“MBJB, together with SHF and Vet Partners Malaysia, will implement four series of stray dogs neutering programmes this year with a total target of 1,000 stray dogs to be neutered,” she added.
Meanwhile, MBJB has caught 2,708 strays in 2022 and 1,899 in 2023, demonstrating its dedication to managing stray dogs. Between January and November of 2024, 2,692 stray dogs were apprehended in the MBJB area, representing an increase.
Programmes like this can help to ensure the safety of local residents while also reducing the amount of work that MBJB has to do to address public complaints about stray dogs.
The MBJB second series of stray dog neutering programme was made possible through the participation from 25 MBJB members, 21 doctors, and 16 veterinary nurses, including representatives from SHF.
