Even pedigree dogs end up in the street


Abandoned: Janssen said her shelter has rescued at least seven ‘former’ pets including a poodle, a schnauzer and two shih tzus over the past few weeks.

GEORGE TOWN: Even pedigree dogs are being neglected these days as people get back to their pre-pandemic schedule of working-from-office, said Penang Animal Welfare Society (4Paws) founder Barbara Janssen.

“My shelter has rescued at least seven ‘former’ pets including a poodle, a schnauzer and two shih tzus over the past few weeks. They were dumped in markets and food courts on the island and mainland.

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