A pet dog was killed during a stray dog control operation. justice for Rocky!

A family pet dog named Rocky was killed by enforcement officers using a choking noose and a piece of wood during a nighttime stray dog control operation in Port Klang, Malaysia. Animal welfare advocates and government-linked figures called the incident a preventable tragedy after officers ignored the owner’s pleas to stop. The operation was conducted under local by-laws, while critics stated that Malaysia’s Animal Welfare Act is too weak to prevent such harm and lacks consistent national standards for humane handling training. The petition demands that the government reform local council management of stray dogs and community animals, ban cruel capture equipment like wire snares and choking loops, and mandate certification in humane handling for all officers and contractors under veterinary oversight. Readers can sign the petition to demand nationwide adoption of the Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return program and independent oversight committees.

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