SPCA Selangor Intensifies Stray Control Through Neutering Programme

SHAH ALAM, April 15 (Bernama) -- Efforts to control the population of stray animals in urban areas are being intensified through the ‘Potong Royong 2026’ programme organised by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Selangor.

The first series of the programme this year, held in collaboration with local authorities, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), the Malaysian Veterinary Medical Association (MAVMA) and 15 volunteers, successfully neutered 160 cats and dogs.

SPCA Selangor board member Dr Natasha Lee said the three-day initiative, which began last Monday, aimed to curb uncontrolled breeding while improving the health and welfare of stray animals through treatment, vaccination and community education.

“In the first two days, we neutered 120 cats, while today an estimated 40 dogs will be neutered. Overall, we have achieved our target.

“This is a small-scale programme; larger-scale ones are usually conducted over six days due to high demand, but the capacity depends on the funding available,” she told Bernama at Dewan Kemunting, Section 25, here today.

Dr Natasha, who is also the director of Star Pets Animal Clinic, said regular implementation of such programmes also provides the public with access to neutering services at significantly lower costs than current market rates.

“A subsidised fee of RM50 for cats and RM100 for dogs is offered to ensure wider participation. Typically, neutering costs around RM200 for cats and exceeds RM300 for dogs.

“This subsidised approach encourages more pet owners to come forward and neuter their animals.

“In addition to neutering, the programme also includes vaccination and basic treatment to help control the spread of diseases among animals,” she said.

The Potong Royong programme, introduced in 2023, is a key initiative by SPCA Selangor to control animal populations through large-scale neutering efforts in collaboration with local authorities, UPM, MAVMA and volunteers.

Since its introduction, the number of neutered animals has increased from 1,354 in 2023 to 2,029 in 2024 and 1,651 last year.

The programme has been implemented in several locations, including Shah Alam, Ampang Jaya and Kuala Langat.

-- BERNAMA