Penang council revokes licence for dog that attacked stray in Pearl Hill
Mayor Rajendran Anthony says the dog remains impounded, while its owner has yet to pay a RM250 compound issued by the council.
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has revoked a dog's licence following an attack on a stray at Pearl Hill, Tanjung Bungah. Mayor Rajendran Anthony revealed that the dog's registered owner claimed he was not the person walking the canine at the time of the incident. The council had received a complaint about the attack on Aug 30 and impounded the dog on Aug 31.
The owner was issued a RM250 fine under By-law 14 of the Dogs By-Laws 1977, but has yet to pay it. According to the mayor, the owner wanted the dog back but it was not released. The council has asked the owner to file a police report to establish the facts. The dog, registered as a mixed breed, remains impounded at the council's pound.
The Penang veterinary services department stated that there is no clear provision under the Animal Welfare Act 2015 making an owner liable simply for their animal being involved in a fight or failing to intervene. However, they may consider action under Section 8 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 if there is evidence that someone encouraged or prompted the attack.
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