THE news of the death of some 25 dogs due to poisoning in Tanjung Bungah, George Town, is indeed heartbreaking (“Cruelty unleashed on dogs”, The Star, July 18; online at tinyurl.com/mrxzvdka). This comes two months after the report of 20 dogs found poisoned in Seremban (“Flat residents horrified after finding 20 dogs poisoned in Seremban housing area”, The Star, May 2; online at tinyurl.com/4k8e22sv).
Strays are already facing harsh living conditions, having to wander the streets in search of food and shelter. They need our mercy and compassion, not our cruelty and violence.