in March, we were much encouraged by the support we received at the SKC dogshows and NUS bazaars. For many, it was the first time they hear about the real situation of our stray population. And many were moved to donate to the obvious present needs.
We shared on the urgent need of active sterilisation of our strays as we see more and more puppies being born. I shall not comment on sterilisation of home pets, but for our strays, there is no doubt that sterilisation is the most humane and effective way to ensure not just a stable stray population, but to offer our strays a certain hope that, being sterilised, they will be spared from random culling.
It has been proven in many countries that culling has scarcely made a dent in the number of strays. Simple reason being - dog catchers go first for the friendly, easy ones, however many smarter ones are left to breed in season. If it has been proven that culling is as ineffective as it is inhumane, why keep doing it? The efforts and resources spent in that area can be channelled positively to a more viable, humane process of sterilisation.
Let us not keep doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results. Come forth in collective effort. Pool our resources, our manpower and expertise towards a goal that is reachable and more lasting.
Through this all, LIFE is seen to be valued.
The quartet are born on a farm in August 2005. From young, they suffered from mange (caused by mites burrowing into their skin and feeding off them). Usually, the dog's immunity will handle the mites just fine and the condition ceases as the pup grows. In severe cases, where malnutrition is present and the pup has no immunity to fight the critters, mange can become serious and even life threatening.
The quartet are now fully grown - 3 boys and 1 gal. Slight mange is still present but controllable. The gal was the 1st dog to be sterilised under Project JK on 14 March.
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