30/04/2026
🐾 AKC x British International School KL - Pawsitive Lion Project
Co-existing Safely with Strays & Pets (Part 4)
In this next part, together with Team Pawsitive Lion (Thazkiyah, Estelle, Alisa, Kristen, Isabel & Kay), we address an important and often misunderstood topic 👉🏼 animal bites, rabies awareness, and how to respond responsibly.
Let’s be clear:
Not every bite = rabies.
Not every “aggressive” animal is rabid.
In West Malaysia, rabies is not endemic, yet fear and misinformation often lead to panic, wrongful assumptions, and unfortunately, harm towards innocent animals.
✨ Why this matters:
When fear takes over facts, we risk reacting in ways that are harmful, unnecessary, and not aligned with an informed, progressive society.
At the same time, awareness is still important.
Knowing how to manage a bite properly, seek medical attention when needed, and understand what constitutes a suspected rabies case helps keep both people and animals safe.
💭 Responsible co-existence means:
• Acting based on knowledge, not fear
• Protecting ourselves while remaining fair to animals
• Avoiding harmful assumptions that lead to cruelty
We can be cautious without being unjust.
We can stay safe without creating fear-driven narratives.
Let’s continue building a community that is informed, responsible, and compassionate 🔆 a true caring community that does right by both humans and the animals we share our spaces with. 💛