Visit to Selayang Pound

SPCA representatives visited the Selayang Pound on 18th and 21st September 2007. We find the overall conditions acceptable, if you're judging by third-world standards. However, there are much that need to be done to reach acceptable levels by first-world standards.

Although there were 7 kennels available, only 6 was used to keep dogs. The last one was used to keep dog food and other equipments. Some of the kennels were overcrowded, but some were acceptable. SPCA recommends that the number per kennel should be kept at a max of 5 dogs.

Generally, the pound was clean. The floor was washed regularly. Unfortunately, the dogs were also sprayed with water, and we find that the dogs are constantly wet. Some dogs had skin problems and ticks, but otherwise, none of the dogs seem to need any immediate euthanasia to end their suffering.

Some young puppies were found in the kennels. They are kept together with adult dogs, or in a kennel by itself. The puppies were actually able to go through the bars of the kennels. These very young puppies should actually be put into separate cages from the other dogs, cages in which they cannot come out from.

Anyway, bottom line is that we're here to help guide them towards better pound management. Now, will they accept our ideas?

This dog is now available for rehoming. SPCA has taken this dog to our animal shelter.
The constant spraying of water on the dogs, kept the dogs wet all the time.
Some little pups kept in the kennel. They're eating soaked dog food from the floor.
This kennel is obviously overcrowded.
This kennel has the right number of dogs for this kennel size.