A pet owner in Johor recently took to social media to share her confusion after receiving a warning notice from the local authorities for keeping a dog.
She turned to netizens for advice after the Kluang Municipal Council (MPK) issued her a notice for having a dog at home without consent.
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She needs to get her neighbours’ permission to own a dog
According to Sin Chew Daily, the woman was shocked to learn that she had received a warning notice for keeping a pet dog without her neighbours’ permission.
To make matters worse, she claimed that the MPK officer told her she would need to get her neighbours’ approval before owning a dog.
“The officer told me I have to ask my neighbours for permission before keeping a pet dog. I’ve had my dog for five years, and no one has ever complained,” she said.
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She was given 14 days to resolve the issue
According to the letter, the incident took place on 14 October at around 12:15 PM.
The letter also stated that the woman’s offence was “owning a dog without permission,” and she was given 14 days to resolve the matter.
“I’m the only one who has a dog in the house. If my neighbours object to it, what am I supposed to do?”
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