MELAKA: A feline neutering campaign right here has actually made a location in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) after effectively sterilizing 202 male felines within a 24-hour duration.
The company social duty (CSR) program was implemented by Cat Supermarket in Paya Rumput right here.
Its taking care of supervisor Datuk Chew Chert Fong, stated the CSR campaign was targeted at managing the roaming pet cat populace and alleviate the monetary problem dealt with by pet sanctuaries.
“This is a crucial step towards reducing the number of stray cats we often see at eateries and along the streets.
“The sterilizing solution was offered for free,” he said after the MBOR recognition ceremony that was officiated by Melaka Legislative Assembly Speaker Kerk Chee Yee on Tuesday (May 20).
Chew said the initiative also helps lessen the burden on cat rescuers and animal shelters in covering neutering costs, while making it easier for these cats to be adopted.
Meanwhile, Dr Juliyana Abu Sari, who led the veterinary team, said the procedures were carried out in phases following health screenings that began two weeks prior.
“After the screenings, a total of 202 cats were successfully neutered within 24 hours by a team of five veterinarians and seven surgical assistants.
“Of the felines entailed, 60 were from 3 pet sanctuaries, while the remainder were saved strays and possessed animals,” she stated.
Dr Juliyana kept in mind that her group highly sustains sterilizing campaigns, particularly because of the expanding roaming populace and the boosting variety of pets housed in sanctuaries, a fad that has actually gotten worse considering that the Covid -19 pandemic.
