Why must you come to Dogathon 2009?

Hi all, why do we always want you to join us in Dogathon? For few simple reasons:

1. To get attractive souvenirs worth of RM100++ and win prizes!
2. To have a fun day out with your doggies, as we all know these lovely creatures like outdoor activities.
3. To seize opportunity for you and your kids to rejuvenate from the daily tension and pressure.
4. To allow your doggies to smell, play and greet with other dogs, as dogs like socializing with one another.
5. To explore pet-related industry - Various pet food, grooming service and veterinary consultation, you name it, are "gathered" here in this special day, that definitely help you decide what is best for you as an owner and your dog's quality of life.
6. To be a part of charity drive - Your participation indirectly helps in the betterment of stray animals, via ProKasih or Stray Animal Neutering Project.
7. To learn more about ProKasih and your role as a pet owner in promoting animal welfare.

Now what? Mark your calendar for 7am - 2pm on 16th August 2009, in Bukit Ekspo, UPM.

Abandoned Dogs Cannibalizing Each Other

4^th May 2009, KLANG – SPCA Selangor Animal Inspectors and Save A Stray founder Jacqueline Tsang made another trip to Pulau Ketam and the neighbouring uninhabited island on Monday to check on the dogs that had been abandoned on Pulau Selat Kering.

What they witnessed confirmed their worst fear.

Upon approaching Pulau Selat Kering, the team saw approximately 10 dogs on the fringe of the island. When they moved closer, a horrific sight unfolded. Several emaciated dogs were crowded and hunched around som– they were hungrily feasting on the remains of another dog.

Upon reaching back to the main island (Pulau Ketam), the team met with the Sungai Lima village head (also facing a stray dog crisis), and Mr Loo (Secretary of Ketam Dogs Catching Committee). They agreed to cooperate with SPCA & SAS on emergency rescue and relief efforts for the abandoned dogs, as well as long-term plans sterilize the dogs and either rehome or relocate them.

SPCA and SAS are appealing to the public to contribute to their Pulau Ketam fund, to aid the emergency rescue and relief efforts over the next several weeks. Funds will be utilized to hire boats for transportation of the dogs, purchase dog food, medical supplies and cages. The start-up fund is RM1,300 – proceeds from a networking event SPCA organized last Sunday.

We also appreciate donations in kind – 3’ x 3’ multipurpose cages, dog biscuits and canned food, food and water bowls, towels, water storage containers, and flea/tick spray. All donated items can be sent to the SPCA Animal Shelter in Ampang Jaya.

How can you help?

1. Donate Online
2. Fund Transfers & Cheques
3. Volunteers
   If you are an experienced dog-handler, animal rescuer or vet and interested in assisting with the emergency rescue and relief work, or able to foster adult dogs or puppies temporarily.

SPCA’s contact:

Email: enquiries@spca.org.my

Address:

SPCA Selangor

Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama

68000 Ampang Jaya

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel: 603-4256 5312 (8am - 4.30pm) or 03- 4253 5312 (10am – 6.30pm)

DOGATHON™ 2008 vs 2009

In 2008, the theme "Aerospace" had attracted more than 600 dogs together with their owners. They "spaced out" from the hustle and bustle of city life to join us in Dogathon, where they were welcomed by our huge rocket, astronauts and aliens!

What about this Dogathon year?

Just get yourselves and your canine friends ready for Carnivale Canine on 16th August 2009!

You sure can't miss it!

Dogathon 2008 in TV2 Chinese News

Dogathon New Games

Clownie and Doggie

“It is time to dress up!”

Dress up yourself and your doggie with astonishing circus costume. Cheer it up! Take a snapshot of you and your doggie to enter one of the category or both to win attractive prizes! This game is a revolution of Dogathon™ Space Idol; Dogathon™ 2008.

We understand that our participants are good photographers! Therefore, different from previous year, you can now take the best shots of you and your dogs, at home or anywhere before Dogathon™ event. Just drop by at our booth on the 16th August and submit your photo to win attractive prizes! (Each submission costs only RM2.00)

If you ever forget to bring your photo to Dogathon, dont be discouraged as you can still take part in this competition where our professional cameraman will always be standby to "freeze" the gorgeous moment of yours and your dogs! (3 shots per RM3.00 but only 1 photo to be chosen for submission.)

Speed-O-Eater

“Amusedly speeding or amusedly eating?”

Run to the end of track to grab the food and find your own way to finish up the food as fast as you can together with your dog and run back to the beginning of track! But beware of the whistle commander; you will have to perform some tasks when you hear the sound ‘BEEP’! So what are you waiting for? Come and get yourself speedily amused!

Doggy-Go-Round

“A simple and typical musical chair game…”

A childhood game that is often played but now you can play with your dog! The participant needs to go around the chairs in the circle during the music is being played and quickly take a sit to the nearest chair when the music stops. Be alert at all times and you will be rewarded with fabulous prizes! All dogs must be on a leash nearer to you. This game is a transfiguration of Alien Says; Dogathon^TM 2008.

NOTE: Terms and conditions apply.

Dogathon 2008 in NTV7 News

Know More about Dogathon™ and ProKasih

History of Dogathon™

1. Started in 1997. This means it is in its 13th year.
2. Organized by VETERNAK-Zoologico Club of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM.
3. Main objective - as a charity drive where all the funds raised are channeled towards an animal welfare project, “Pro-Kasih”.
4. Main event - Dogathon™ Race where dogs and owners are required to run for 3.0 km in the early morning coolness under the shady trees of UPM.
5. The Dogathon™ is unlike any other dog show where dogs are caged-up for the purpose of exhibition. It is an event where pedigree and non-pedigree dogs are all welcomed to participate in.

Objetives

1. To raise funds to be channeled towards the betterment of stray animals, through welfare project “PRO KASIH”, which is run by the Veterinary Students to campaign against cruelty to animals.
2. To hold an Absolutely Doggy Day
a) by organizing a fun-filled day for the dogs, canine-lovers and kids.
b) by enabling dog lovers to meet and socialize among themselves.
3. To increase public awareness of professionals involved with pet animals and promote the veterinary profession.
4. To create a platform to promote the responsible dog ownership.

What is “Pro-Kasih”?

• Age: 4 years old.
• It is more commonly known as stray animal neutering project.
• Spear-headed by our students which funds on Dogathon™. Before that, the funds raised from Dogathon™ were channeled to SPCA and PAWS.
• Main objective - to control the population of strays in a more humane way.
• Approaches - Education of the public, environmental preventative measures, and neutering via a catch-neuter-release program which begins on the campus grounds of UPM.

Dogathon 2009 is back!

Being endorsed by Malaysia Book of Records as the Largest Gathering of Dogs in Malaysia in 2008 for having more than 600 dogs, Dogathon 2009 will be back for its 13th times.

Its details are as below:

Theme:
“Carnivale Canine- Tails Up, It’s Show time!”

Date:
16th August 2009 (Sunday)

Time:
7.00am to 2.00pm

Venue:
Bukit Ekspo, UPM

Organizers:
Zoologico-VETERNAK Club
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Universiti Putra Malaysia