Pemilik Rocky berdepan 2 tuduhan

KLANG COURT: Rocky, the pet dog, faces two charges at separate courts in the city. S Roghini Devi, the owner, pleads not guilty to the alleged cruelty towards the animal and failure to license it. She was accused of pulling Rocky away from him while he was tied up by a loop, causing unnecessary suffering or pain to the dog. The incident allegedly occurred at a house in Taman Telok Gedung Indah, Port Klang on July 29th.

Under Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act, she could face a fine of RM20,000 to RM100,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both if found guilty. The court granted Roghini a RM6,000 surety bond and ordered her to report to the Veterinary and Animal Services (DVS) monthly until the case concludes. The hearing is set for October 8th.

The prosecution, represented by DVS officer Sharif Sabran, also plans to file a joint trial for Roghini and Shah Idham Nor Haikal Shaharom, a volunteer from Klang City Council (MBDK) who also denies the same charges. Roghini faces a maximum penalty of RM2,000, imprisonment for up to a year, or both under Section 3 of the Small Dogs and Breeding Dogs Act.

She was previously charged in the Sessions Court for failing to license Rocky under the same act. The woman posted a RM1,000 surety bond and the court set a date for a re-trial on October 8th. Rocky died during a sterilization operation at Port Klang on July 29th. MBDK maintains its prosecution against Roghini, alleging aggressive behavior during the operation.

The shelter claimed she attempted to cut the loop tied to the dog and threatened self-harm if Rocky was not released. Attorney Audrey Hoh attended as an observer for both Roghini and Shah Idham's cases.