Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of those who skinned a dog alive in Krubong, Melaka, to RM51,000.
At a press conference which it jointly held with the Melaka Fursave Association today, it said a “concerned businessman” had put up the additional RM30,000 reward money.
It said the initial reward amount of RM21,100 came from donations contributed by the public and businesses.
“This is to encourage individuals to provide relevant information regarding the animal cruelty case and come forward and help identify and apprehend the perpetrators.” SAFM said in a statement later.
On Sunday, Melaka Tengah police chief Christopher Patit said police were investigating the case under the Animal Welfare Act 2015 after a report was lodged that afternoon.
He said the complainant and representatives from several animal welfare NGOs had gone to the location at about 3pm on Friday after receiving information about a seriously injured dog.
“The dog was found to have severe injuries on its body and neck, believed to be from abuse.
“A person who frequently feeds stray dogs in the area took the injured dog to a veterinary clinic for treatment but the injuries and infection were found to be too serious.”
