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Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better News & Blogs
Instantly update yourself on the latest animal welfare developments. Leading animal shelters and rescuers will share news and knowledge with you, consolidated through their blogs and social media pages.
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BLOOD DONORS
17th Aug 2019, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
Viggo needed more blood today and so we sent Polo. However, Polo - who has donated blood before - was rejected for being too fat. So, Polka donated instead. Polo's exercise regime to shed weight begins tomorrow when he will come to Pet World at Midvallwy to walk around and make friends. Come and meet Polo.
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R.I.P LAVENDAR
17th Aug 2019, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
We lost our pretty Lavender. Its been a crummy time for MDDB. We've lost some of our dogs that we have managed to keep alive happily for years. Lavender was paralysed and died of kidney failure. We will miss her pretty smile. Rest In Peace dear Lavender.“We who choose to surround ourselveswith lives even more temporary than ourown, live within a fragile circle;easily and often breached.Unable to accept its awful gaps,we would still live no other way.We cherish memory as the onlycertain imm...
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R.I.P LAVENDER
17th Aug 2019, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
We lost our pretty Lavender. Its been a crummy time for MDDB. We've lost some of our dogs that we have managed to keep alive happily for years. Lavender was paralysed and died of kidney failure. We will miss her pretty smile. Rest In Peace dear Lavender.“We who choose to surround ourselveswith lives even more temporary than ourown, live within a fragile circle;easily and often breached.Unable to accept its awful gaps,we would still live no other way.We cherish memory as the onlycertain imm...
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BLOOD DONOR -LIFE SAVER
17th Aug 2019, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
Someone wrote to us about their gravely ill dog and asked if any of our dogs can donate blood. Our Petey S went to the rescue and donated the much needed blood to Viggo. Btw we rescued PTS from another veterinary clinic after he was brought there as a three-month old puppy to be euthanised simply because he had scabs in the ears. Luckily the vet informed us of his plight and Petey S is now a strapping young man after escaping being PTSed.
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MEET GEORGE
17th Aug 2019, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
GEORGEThe owners of this pitiful 13-year-old dog had abandoned it when they moved house. It has a severe wound inside one of its things and cannot move. Luckily the family's relative sought our help and we asked her to bring it to Gasing Veterinary Hospital. The dog is there now under our care. We are seeking your kind help to see this dog, we have named George, through. We owe Gasing so much that we had to seek someone's assistance to admit George. Thanking you in advance. We have paid most of ...
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Updates On 12th Nov 2018
12th Nov 2018, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
WE ARE BACK. This blog was where we started as a rescue group exactly 10 years ago and its timely that we make a come back here. However, we are unsure if our followers are still here and will give us the support that they did 10 years ago. Please drop a comment if you are still here. We will be updating this page to fill-you up on what we were up to the last four years. It is good to be back.
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Goodbye Brianna
16th May 2014, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
We received some very heartbreaking news this morning. Brianna is no more. She succumbed to her severe tick fever and we are truly shattered upon hearing the news. The vet tried everything possible - she was just too weak and too traumatized. To Mr. Bow-and-Arrow as well as dog haters who want all dogs dead, hope this piece of news makes you happy. This was a very very sick dog, and Brianna's condition was further aggravated by the trauma of being shot at. Wherein lies compassion? Brianna would ...
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A Bow-And-Arrow Attack
15th May 2014, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
Allan called us on the 13th of May 2014 to alert us about his neighbor who had shot two arrows at a dog.Dog Shot Once in Its Front Leg and Once in Its BackThe Alleged Dog ShooterThe dog, named Brianna (a.k.a. Bree) which means "strong", was rushed to Animal Medical Centre (AMC) for emergency treatment. The vet at AMC treated the wound, but refused to admit Bree overnight as she was heavily infested with ticks. We brought Bree back to our Halfway Home where she was given a tick bath the...
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A Dead Man's Wish
1st May 2014, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
One of our regular donors who lives in the UK frantically contacted us on the 27th of February 2014 after receiving a suicide note from her friend - a 58-year-old German man living in Malaysia. A copy of the suicide note was forwarded to us, and the late German man had pleaded for his dogs and cats to be rescued.While we were on our way, the police (who arrived at the scene first) confirmed the man's death, and notified us that the local council was there with private canine bounty hunting compa...
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Because I'm Happy!
5th Apr 2014, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
On the 27th of December, 2013, a resident of Skudai, Johor discovered a dog with a disfigured face and contacted MDDB. Innumerable maggots squirmed around what used to be the dog's snout. A distress notice was immediately posted on our Facebook page to alert nearby community volunteers.Spotted in Skudai, JohorIt did not take long for one of our followers to respond to the emergency. She admitted the dog at a vet in Johor who administered morphine in the dog for pain relief. The vet was clueless ...
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It's Raining Cats And Dogs This November!
5th Nov 2013, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
As you can see below, we have been buried by an avalanche of rescues which require urgent veterinary care. In addition to this, we also have other rescues that are being neutered and vaccinated. We simply do not have the money at the moment to pay for all these dogs. We hope that you will take our predicament into consideration and help us with your generosity. Contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated!COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION INITIATIVE BHDPublic Bank Account No: 31517937...
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October Rescues
1st Nov 2013, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
Running a rescue group that carries out consistent rescue of puppies and their mothers is not an easy task. In addition to the countless puppies and mothers picked-up almost on a daily basis, there are also the seriously injured dogs that come our way. MDDB’s main problem is space to hold all our rescues until we find them suitable homes.There are queries as to why we do not have a shelter – the answer is simple – having a shelter would be contradictory to the Trap-Neuter-Relea...
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Appeal For Donation To Settle September 2013 Veterinary Bills
26th Sep 2013, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
September is coming to an end, and it is the time of the month again to settle our veterinary bills so as to allow us to continue bringing severely injured and maimed dogs for medical treatments. As we rely on the public to fund our operations, we would like to appeal to your kindness and generosity to help defray the medical costs of the many dogs under our care.RONALDORonaldoWe received an SOS about a badly injured dog in Seri Kembangan about two days ago. Two rescuers brought him to us (we ha...
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Our Little Fashion Icons - Valentino And Patch
19th Aug 2013, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
VALENTINOValentino, also known as Little V, was dragging himself through the streets of Ipoh when Audrey found him. She immediately sought the help of MDDB, which agreed to take over the case.Valentino was believed to be the weakest among his siblings, and thus, was abandoned by his mother when he could not keep up. The mother may also be malnourished when she was pregnant with Valentino.When discussing the prognosis and treatment options with our panel veterinarian, the vet was optimistic that ...
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Embracing Another Milestone: First International Adoption
14th Aug 2013, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
The Stray PuppyOne rainy day, a stray puppy squeezed through the gate, and sought shelter in the porch of a house in Cheras. Its mother whimpered anxiously, out in the street, in a vain attempt to call for her sole puppy to follow her. And, it was this fateful day that marked the beginning of something beautiful - the duo's journey to the Land of the Free.The Mama DogThe family spotted the puppy in their compound, and alerted MDDB. Our Rescue Coordinator attended to the distress call. Both mothe...
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Updates On 31st May 2013
31st May 2013, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
Its been quite a while since this blog was updated as most of our updates are now being done on Facebook. However, having received a note from an old supporter who does not Facebook, I've realised its time this blog is 'reactivated'. Much has happened since the last update and I'll try my level best to summarize everything and post them here in a day or two. I have decided that this blog would henceforth also be a conduit for me to share my thoughts in addition to our MDDB acti...
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ADOPTION DRIVE JULY 15
14th Jul 2012, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
MALAYSIAN DOGS DESERVE BETTER will have its adoption drive tomorrow July 15 at Jaya One shopping complex tomorrow.DETAILSDate: July 15 Time: 11.00am to 6.00pm Venue: Jaya One shopping complex in Petaling Jaya at Block NB1 which faces Station 1 and Old Town White Coffee.DOGS THAT WILL BE UP FOR ADOPTION1) HENG THE HUSKYHeng was found wandering along Klang with a bad skin condition and zillion of ticks. he has since been treated and also neutered. Heng is very good natured and obedient.2) MR TIED-...
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JULY ADOPTION DRIVE
7th Jul 2012, by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better
Milo the dog was found tied to an electrical pole in Segambut about a month ago.The pint-sized dog’s front and back paws as well as his neck was secured tightly to the post and the dog was both frightened and in pain.Luckily canine welfare project Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB) highlighted Milo’s plight on its Facebook page after being informed by a member of the public and managed to get several rescuers to rush to the spot and free the dog in the wee hours of the morning.Milo...
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