SAFM calls for DVS and police investigation after dog and cat found dead at closed Selangor clinic
A leading animal welfare organisation has demanded urgent action from authorities following the discovery of deceased pets at a defunct veterinary facility in Selangor.
Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) expressed shock over the tragedy at the former clinic in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya, where a dog and cat were found dead in a cage, apparently having been abandoned without food or water. A third animal, another cat, survived the ordeal and is currently undergoing medical treatment at a different veterinary facility.
The organisation revealed that former employees of the clinic filed a police report last Saturday documenting the disturbing discovery.
SAFM is demanding immediate intervention from both the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to pursue charges under Section 29 of the Animal Welfare Act 2015.
The animal rights group insists that veterinary personnel and clinic administrators connected to the shuttered facility must face full accountability for what they describe as blatant cruelty and neglect.
“This neglect is a blatant violation of the legal and moral responsibilities owed to the animals under their care,” the organisation stated in a press release issued today.
SAFM president R. Kalaivanan emphasised the severity of the situation, calling for swift legal proceedings against those responsible.
Under Section 29 of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 (Act 772), individuals convicted of neglecting animals and causing them suffering face substantial penalties, including significant fines and potential imprisonment.
The advocacy group is pressing DVS to expedite their investigation and ensure appropriate charges are filed. They are also urging PDRM to treat the matter as potential criminal neglect, which could result in criminal prosecution for the responsible parties.
“Those found guilty of neglecting animals and allowing them to suffer face serious consequences,” SAFM noted, highlighting the legal tools available to authorities.
The organization characterised the incident as a troubling indication of gaps in animal welfare law enforcement across Malaysia.
SAFM stressed that abuse and abandonment of this nature cannot be tolerated and demanded preventive measures to ensure veterinary clinics maintain the highest standards of care and professional responsibility.
“This is not just about animal welfare; it is about upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and well-being of all creatures in our care,” the group declared.
The organisation has pledged to continue advocating for animal protection and ensuring perpetrators of cruelty face appropriate legal consequences.
SAFM is calling on the public to support their demand for justice in this case, emphasising that community pressure plays a vital role in enforcing animal welfare standards.
The clinic in question is no longer operational, but the organisation maintains that closure does not absolve those involved of responsibility for the animals’ deaths.
