by Zeng Yijun 1002579372, Gao Shanshan 1002579326

      Shao Lingyan 1002578384, Liang Ke 1002475574

Aunt Jin, the rescuer, was interviewed.

A Safe Haven for Rescued Dogs

Selangor——On a quiet hillside in Hulu Langat, near to 500 rescued dogs live under the care of volunteers who believe that every dog deserves a second chance. “We thought we could do more, so we started helping to rehome thousands of animals, “ Kim Yeoh said. “We always believed animals deserve a chance to live their own life. We cannot decide their fate unless they are seriously ill.”

 Rescued kittens rest in a temporary enclosure while waiting for potential adopters

Seventeen Years of Compassion and Commitment

SCAS is a Malaysian non-profit that has been rescuing and sheltering stray animals for the past 17 years without any government funding or corporate sponsorship. Its story began in 2009, when a litter of abandoned puppies was found near the old Basheng Road market. In 2013, SCAS was officially founded and later relocated to its current premises in Hulu Langat. Today, the organization continues to promote its two core messages: “Adopt, don’t shop” and “Sterilize, don’t multiply.”

Pet food donations and animal welfare materials are displayed to encourage public support.

However, caring for hundreds of rescued animals remains a significant challenge. SCAS spends nearly RM40,000 each month to operate the shelter, with approximately RM1,000 spent on dog food alone. As Kim Yeoh explained, “SCAS is one hundred percent donor-driven. We could not have done what we do without public donation.” Public support remains essential to ensuring that the organization can continue providing care and giving stray animals a second chance at life.

Every Life Deserves a Chance

Among SCAS’s dedicated volunteers is an elderly man who has spent decades caring for stray animals. Reflecting on his lifelong commitment, he said, “I have been helping with this for seventy years. When I was young, I could do much more, but I am not young now.” Despite his age, he continues to volunteer whenever he can, driven by the belief that every animal deserves care.

A volunteer spends time with rescued puppies, helping them socialize and connect with potential adopters in a warm and caring environment.

One rescue that left a lasting impression on the volunteers was Kenzo, a four-month-old puppy diagnosed with canine distemper. The disease severely damaged his nervous system, causing frequent seizures. Volunteers provided intensive care, including therapy and acupressure treatment, in an effort to save him. Although Kenzo did not survive, he was surrounded by love and compassion until his final moments

Bringing people and animals together through compassion and care at a community pet adoption event.

For 17 years, SCAS has done more than saved animals. It gives abandoned lives hope, dignity, and a chance to be loved. Through every adoption, donation, and act of kindness, SCAS proves repeatedly that compassion changes one animal at a time.