Dogs serving with the Fire and Rescue Department’s K9 Dog Detection Unit will not be euthanised even after reaching 10-years-old, but will be given a new ‘leash’ of life, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
The Local Government Development Deputy Minister said in Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (March 12) when replying to a question raised by Teresa Kok (PH-Seputeh) who wanted to know if it was true that dogs serving with the department are not allowed to be adopted and put to sleep after reaching 10 years old.
Akmal agreed with Kok that the department was facing challenges brought about by climate change and increasing risks such as landslides, and said the department had made plans to meet growing challenges.
