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I refer to your report Animal welfare groups outraged over dog slaughter .

This utterly cruel, inhumane and barbaric response by 'killers' entering someone's compound to kill is outrageous and senseless. Surely this primitive barbarism is not within the law, rabies having been well under control for some time now?

A feeling of sadness washed over me and I felt empty as if my insides had fallen out. So unnecessary, such hatred and indifference for life. Malaysia is in the 21st century in many aspects - IT, fancy glass and metal buildings. But mentally, Malaysia is still in the Dark Ages.

All that was needed was for a few caring and compassionate people to extend a hand of friendship, to adopt and give a life to a dog. One could have hoped that such people existed in Seremban.

There are many rewards to be gained from keeping a dog, be it for security, friendship for the elderly and disabled or a pet to adorn the home. A dog is capable of so much love, its vibrations are good for our health. We get a happy feeling and in many cases provides a reason for living.

Stop the hounding and killing of dogs, we need them. There are alternative methods and the Malaysian Association for Responsible Pet Ownership (Marpo) is willing to work on a joint basis with the various councils to come up with something more ideal and humane.

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