PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTION OF ANIMALS FROM THE SPCA

Please kindly go through the guideline on the adoption of animals before you consider adopting an animals from SPCA Penang. Adopting an animal or owning a pet is a great responsibility as it is a commitment one needs to have for the entire life time of the animal. Remember that to you it is only a pet. But to him or her, you are everything.

CATS AND DOGS

1. Prospective owners must have at least some knowledge about animals.

2. Pet owners to be must satisfy the Society that they will provide suitable home for the animals and look after it to the best of their ability.

3. Owning a pet is fun and it can bring you a lot of joy. They need the love and attention that people like you can give.

Think carefully before you adopt an animal and ask yourself these 3 questions:

DO I HAVE THE TIME?

DO I HAVE THE SPACE?

DO I HAVE THE MEANS?

4. Upon adoption, an adoption agreement must be signed.

5. When adopting a female pet, you must agree to perform the sterilization of your pet. This is COMPULSORY.

Whenever possible, this will be done before an animal leaves the Shelter, but in cases where animals are too young, a date for the operation will be arranged at the time of adoption. A minimum deposit of RM150 will be required for the operation. This deposit of RM150 will be refunded to you through your veterinarian when your pet is due for neutering.

Neutering is to prevent unwanted litters. A female bitch if not spayed at the end of 10 years will be responsible for a total of 4,372 dogs. This is only calculated at 6 puppies per litter, twice per year when the bitch is in season.

For cats, the figure is more as cats littered three times a year.

6. The appropriate adoption fee must be paid. Fees include the initial veterinary check, defleaing, deworming and all vaccinations necessary during adoption.

7. The SPCA PENANG reserves the right to refuse any application for adoption.

8. Fees for adoption etc, varies depending on breed and clinci services provided such as vaccinations, sterilization etc already provided for.

9. In cases of illness or injury etc., the owner must provide veterinary treatment for his/her pet.

10. The SPCA has the right to visit the premises of the pet owner. This is to ensure that the animal is happily settled.

11. The SPCA has the right to repossess the animal if, in the Society's opinion that the Agreement is not reasonably adhered to.

PLEASE THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ADOPT ANY ANIMAL. THEIR LIFE IS IN YOUR HANDS. IT IS YOU WHO MAKES THE DIFFERENCE.

BE KIND TO ANIMALS!!