This page is delegated to provide information to pet owners, potential pet owners or animal lovers on the various aspects on pet's knowledge. It includes the knowledge on how to care for your dog and the responsibilities to own a dog. SPCA Penang hopes these information will serve to educate and instill responsible pet ownership. Click on the respective topic for details.
Vaccination for pets. Why is it important?: Animals, like human beings, have natural protection against disease until they are weaned from their mother's milk. The information here gives you a guide on the vaccination. Please consult your vet before giving your animals vaccination.
A guide to New Dog Owners: Dogs make good companion for people, as they are intelligent, playful and fun. However, this mutually benefiting relationship takes time and energy as dogs can be expensive to look after and they need space. For those who are thinking about owning a dog, this article provides you an overall understanding about dogs and what are the considerations.
RSPCA advice on neutering your pet: Don't let your pet bring unwanted animals into the world. There's nothing cruel about being sensible. And unless there are very strong reasons for wanting your cat or dog to have a litter, the kind and sensible thing to do is to have it neutered. Read up this advice to have a better understanding on why spay and neuter is encouraged.
How can you help SPCA?: For those who are keen to know how you can make a difference to the animals.
Spirit of Volunteerism Find out more what one of our volunteer got to say.
Procedures for adoption of animals: SPCA has many animals for adoption. We hope to find a warm and loving home for them. Instead of buying a pet from the pet shop, find out how you can adopt one from SPCA.
What is animal shelter?: An animal shelter is a building for the housing of unwanted animals. We, the SPCA Penang, maintain a shelter with 30 kennels and a cattery. For those who would like to give up your pet, please think twice before you decide and read on.
Euthanasia Policy: Information on why, when and how euthanasia is practiced in SPCA. Please reconsider before getting a pet. There is no guarantee that your pet will be re-homed when it is sent to SPCA.
SPCA Youth Division : For members 13 - 25 years old. Promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals, create awareness of SPCA by assisting the society in organizing activities and events for the younger generation.
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