The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Selangor (SPCA) stands by its statement that they had clearly laid down the terms and conditions to Aliff Lam Abdullah and his daughters.

Spokesman V. Pushparani said: “That is our practice. How can he claim he is not aware of the statements of the surrender form?

“We explained it to them. We also recommended that he neuter or spay the mother cat at our City Hall-SPCA clinic in Setapak to keep it from breeding.”

She said during the recent Deepa-Raya festive period, 40 unwanted cats and dogs were brought to SPCA by the public.

“The pets were put up for adoption because owners do not want to pay extra to place them in boarding homes.

“Some owners also leave their pets here for a few days and then reclaim them.

“Others claim they found the animals on the streets when they have actually been looking after the animals for years.”

She said they gradually raised the donation fee from RM10 to RM50, to deter people from bringing in unwanted pets.

“We try our best not to put the animals to sleep, and we advise owners to have their friends adopt the animals, or advertise them first. We also try to find new homes for the animals. Sending them here should be a last resort,” she said.

As a large number of animals are sent to its premises, the SPCA puts 800 to 1,000 animals to sleep each month.

She said there was a lack of resources and space at their premises.