My plea...

Found out that yet another stray dog today got herself into trouble with the authorities by being too close to us humans. Someone complained that she loiters around housing estates and authorities are looking out for her and likely catching her soon. Most strays caught are likely put down, we can't blame the authorities as there are way too many out there and not enough homes for them. Besides, staying in flats (apartments), we are not allowed to keep big dogs. Makes it even more challenging for anyone who are trying to rehome/rescue tehm.

How is it that the stays are gettting so bold? Strays never get close to humans for as long as I can recall until recently that I hear of couple of strays that come so close to us. My guess is that these bold strays are probably fed by well meaning humans who took pity on them and fed them regularly. These dogs naturally got used to us, love us and hang around humans alot. Bad part is that they usually end up getting caught in the end by the very "species" whom they trusted most.

Really sad to hear news like that. This is the second one I know for the past 2 months and her situation is not known yet. We are looking earnestly now for a fosterer who can keep her until we find her a home.

If you have anyone in mind who can foster her, do contact me at my email pets.for.life@gmail.com

Lastly, STOP FEEDING STRAY DOGS...they cant get too close to humans. They can easily get caught and even abused by humans who don't fancy them or get in their way. Love them, Leave them alone. The toughest will survie, it has been like this centuries ago, so leave them be.

Sure hurts to see them hungry and cold but by feeding them, we are sending them nearer to their own "graves", though it can also be seen as a form of release for them eventually.....in any case, do what you feel is right.

I feel that what we can advocate for is to help them get spayed/neutered and return them back to where they belong. This I feel is the best way to help keep the stray population in check.