Dog skinned alive: Tawau SPCA ups reward to find culprit
Published on: Sat, Jul 05, 2025
By: Christy Chok Text Size: The reward has been increased to RM12,800, thanks to overwhelming public donation and support. TAWAU: The Tawau Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is offering RM12,800 reward for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the individual responsible for skinning a dog alive at Taman Da Hua 3, recently. The dog, beloved by the local community, was discovered severely injured, having been brutally skinned.
Advertisement Despite being rushed to Klinik Noki for emergency treatment, the animal tragically succumbed to its injuries. The incident shocked both animal lovers and residents, with SPCA warning that such cruelty toward animals poses a broader threat to community safety. The SPCA urges anyone with information to contact their volunteers via the phone numbers provided: 012-801 2103 / 016-830 6742 / 016-826 6465 / 011-1543 2993. This heartbreaking case highlights the urgent need for stronger animal protection laws and greater awareness of animal welfare in the region. SPCA Tawau is calling on the public to remain vigilant and speak out against cruelty. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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