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We are a U.S 501(c)3 non profit organization working to help stray dogs in Malaysia. We are 100% transparent. Please join us and support our cause.

EIN/Tax ID: 88-1578522
Yearly financial statements can be found on our website. Just 1 USD a day from many, many passionate animal lovers, especially Malaysians living overseas that want to give back to Malaysia, can and will go a long long way. Be the voice for the voiceless. OUR WORK:

Raise awareness of their plight of Malaysian street dogs
Educate and promote humanity
Seek justice for strays
Build a welfare program to aid shelters and programs in Malaysia
Advocate Trap, Neuter, Release Manage (TNR-M) Model

MORE INFO:
Please visit f5strays.org

10/31/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 🎃

One unsterilised female dog. Six years. In theory, up to 67,000 dogs.

The real number is lower, because not every puppy survives or breeds. But the compounding is real, and it’s why the strays on our streets keep multiplying.

Nobody is born a stray. Strays come from abandoned pets, unsterilised dogs and guard dogs left behind at construction sites. People created this problem, so people have to be the ones to fix it.

Culling and catching don’t stop the breeding, and new dogs move into the empty territory. TNVRM does stop it. Each dog is trapped, neutered, vaccinated, returned to its territory and managed over time. The population stops growing, and it shrinks as the dogs age out.

One surgery ends a family tree of thousands.

Want to make a difference?
🐾 Volunteer: contact Helena, +60 16-860 2105
🐾 Donate: link in bio

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10/30/2026

🐾 𝗧𝗛𝗘 “𝗠” 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗡𝗩𝗥𝗠: 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘. ❤️‍🩹

You may have seen our urgent call for a blood donor for Spartacus last week. This is the same dog. Here is his story.

Spartacus is 8 years old. He was once the alpha who led his pack in Seksyen 22.
During one of our TNVRM missions, he walked into our trap fence. Up close, we knew we couldn’t just neuter and release him. He was skin and bones, with heavy eye discharge. We feared distemper, stopped trapping, and rushed him to the vet.

💔 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬:
* Babesia gibsoni, a serious tick-borne infection
* Mycoplasma haemocanis, another blood-borne infection
* Heartworm disease
* His lungs are also affected

He starts oral medication for Babesia over the next 10 days. The other infection will be treated next, then the heartworm, as advised by the vet. His road to recovery will be long.

❤️ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐀𝟐𝟐𝐏𝐉 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Persatuan Penduduk Seksyen 22 Petaling Jaya takes humane dog management seriously. Their commitment goes beyond TNVRM to make sure animals get medical care when they need it. When an RA and an NGO work hand in hand, we can do more than manage the stray population. We can save lives.

🙏 Help us give Spartacus a fighting chance
 We need funds for his vet bills, medication, and follow-up blood tests. Every drop makes an ocean. Please help Spartacus. You can donate or share the story around or do both!

𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
 Account Name: Persatuan Penduduk Seksyen 22 Petaling Jaya
 Registration No.: PPM-041-10-25042018
Maybank Account No.: 5141-7864-6847
 Reference: Spartacus

He was once the leader of his pack. Now he needs us to be his. Let’s be his pack. 🐾

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10/27/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚.

Many people don’t know what to do when they see it, or suspect it.

After the poisoning at Jalan Budiman, we put together a simple guide. Swipe through, save it, and share it with your neighbours.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨
1. Collect evidence. Take photos and videos of the animal, the area and anything suspicious. Note the date, time and exact location. Don’t confront the person. Report and gather evidence instead.
2. Report it to DVS, the agency that enforces the Animal Welfare Act 2015. 📲 24-hour WhatsApp hotline: +6013-706 6770 📝 Complaint form: awa.dvs.gov.my/support 📧 [email protected] Include the time, date and location, what happened, the dog’s condition, and the person’s identity if known.
3. Take legal action. Make a police report at the nearest station. Counsel of Claws, a coalition of Malaysian lawyers, offers pro bono support for animal cruelty cases. Email [email protected].

We know reports don’t always lead to action. That is why they matter even more. One report is easy to ignore. Hundreds are not. Report it, share it, and follow up.

Under the Animal Welfare Act 2015, cruelty to animals carries a fine of RM20,000 to RM100,000, up to 3 years’ jail, or both.

Please send this to a neighbour, a feeder, or a group chat. The next person to see something might be someone you know.

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10/25/2026

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐊𝐚𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐠

“I dream of a future where dogs can live safely alongside us, communities can thrive in harmony with them, and no dog has to lose its life simply because it has no home.”

Meet Kai Sheng. By day he’s a software engineer. At home he has four dogs.

It started when his family began feeding two strays in front of their house. The strays had puppies, and the family took responsibility for them, with neighbours helping too.

Life on the street wasn’t easy for the dogs. Some of the puppies didn’t survive, and keeping the rest safe became harder as they grew. Kai Sheng hired a dog trainer to help them.

It changed his plans. “Initially, I thought that after the training, I would let them return to the streets. But things turned out differently. They’ve been living in our house ever since, and now they’re part of my family.”

He joined F5 after seeing our post looking for TNVRM volunteers. “I’ve always wondered what I could do to help reduce the stray dog problem, and of course, I wouldn’t want other dogs to go through what those unlucky ones in front of my house have experienced before.”

His hope is for a Malaysia where strays are seen as “lives that deserve compassion and care”, and where humane, sustainable management replaces putting healthy dogs to sleep.

Will you join the pack?

Whether you can spare a few hours to volunteer or a few ringgit to fund our next TNVRM mission, you help give these dogs a second chance.

How to support To volunteer: +60168602105 (Helena) To donate: link in bio

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10/24/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐝𝐞𝐯

We’re proud to welcome Jas to our exco.

A doctor, rescuer and feeder, Jas has been caring for strays for 3 years. She brings strong leadership and communication skills to F5, along with her sound medical knowledge.

She also uses her platform to find new homes for strays and has been successful in getting dogs adopted.

We’re honoured to have her on-board with her diverse experiences.

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10/22/2026

𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐬

Spartacus, one of our community managed Seksyen 22 dogs, is sick. We urgently need a dog blood donor tomorrow, Friday 23 October, to help save his life.

𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚
- Age: 1 to 8 years old (some clinics accept up to 10)
- Weight: 30kg or above
- Health: fit and healthy, with no chronic illness, active infection or cancer
- Medication: none on a regular basis, other than standard parasite preventatives
- Vaccinations: core vaccinations and regular worming and parasite prevention up to date
- Transfusion history: has never received a blood transfusion
- Pregnancy: not pregnant or nursing, and no history of litters (depending on the clinic’s rules)

𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨
- Donor needs to fast
- ⁠Location: Animed, Mahkota Cheras

If your dog fits, please contact us now.

Contact: +60168602105 (Helena)

Please share this post. Someone you know may have a dog who can help.

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10/20/2026

𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐠. 𝐒𝐠. 𝐒𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭, 𝐊𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐠

On 9 October 2026, F5 sat down with YB David Cheong, ADUN Kajang, representatives of Kampung Sungai Sekamat & MAWA to discuss the growing number of stray dogs in the area.

It was an early, preliminary meeting, so nothing has been decided yet. What it did was get the right people into the same room.

That matters. Every TNVRM project we run depends on many parties working together. Eventually, a meeting with the wider community will be needed. Residents live alongside these dogs every day. A plan only works if they understand it and take part in it.

The approach we discussed is hybrid. Suitable dogs would go through TNVRM (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release-Manage). Dogs that can’t stay would be relocated and rehomed. The goal is to bring numbers down over time while looking after both the residents and the dogs.

The project will also need funding. TNVRM costs money, and so do relocating dogs and housing them in a shelter until they are rehomed. We talked through this at the meeting, and it will be a key part of what happens next.

Thank you to YB David Cheong, MAWA and the residents of Kg. Sg. Sekamat for making the time.

10/12/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝, 𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🐕❤️

On Sunday, 11 volunteers moved 11 dogs out of a high-risk poisoning area. And they did it through the haze. 😷 The remaining 12 dogs will be moved in the coming week.

The air wasn’t great, but the Pawvengers showed up anyway. Transport arrived, crates were carried, dogs were loaded, and everyone worked as one team from start to finish. No one needed to be told what to do twice. 🚙💪

A dedicated feeder had built a makeshift shelter on an empty plot with his own funds to keep these dogs safe. When the landowner asked him to vacate, he didn’t have to figure out the next step alone.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐌” 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐍𝐕𝐑𝐌: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 🐾

Trap. Neuter. Vaccinate. Return. Manage. The work doesn’t end when a dog goes back to its territory. When community dogs under our care are at risk, we step in to protect their wellbeing and safety.

Thank you to every volunteer who gave up their morning. 11 dogs are out of harm’s way because of you. 💛

Want to be part of the next mission?
🐾 Volunteer: contact Helena, +60168602105
🐾 Donate: link in bio

❤️

10/08/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬!

A slightly different mission for us this Sunday!

Balakong is one of the areas we’ve been helping to manage through our TNVRM efforts. Our ground feeder, Shiva, built a makeshift shelter on an empty plot to keep the dogs safe, including from poisoning.

Unfortunately, the land is privately owned and he has been asked to vacate by next week. So now, we’re here to help them relocate! ❤️🐕

📅 Date: 11th Oct 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ Time: 8.00am
📍 Location: Balakong
🐕 Dogs: 23
📢 Help needed: Transport + manpower for heavy lifting
RSVP: +60168602105 (Helena)

Calling Pawvengers with transport 🚙 and our Pawvengers gentlemen 💪😄 we need your muscles this Sunday! 😂

❤️

10/06/2026

*”𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭?”*

We can’t be. No one can promise how things end for a stray dog. What we do know is what TNVRM changes.

🐾 Trap: dogs are safely caught
🐾 Neuter: no more litters born onto the street
🐾 Vaccinate: rabies protection for dogs and people
🐾 Return: back to their pack and their territory
🐾 Manage: fed, monitored and looked after

Over time, the stray population in an area goes down. Because the dogs are returned, there’s no “vacuum effect” letting new, unsterilised, unvaccinated dogs move in.

Shelters in Malaysia are over capacity. They’re run by private individuals and NGOs with no government funding. Returning healthy community dogs is how we keep the system from collapsing.

We don’t have all the answers. While we continue to advocate for better treatment of strays in Malaysia, TNVRM gives stray dogs a chance at living.

Want to be part of it?
🐾 Donate: link in bio
🐾 Volunteer: +60168602105 (Helena)

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Address

PO Box 1026
Silverdale, WA
98383

Telephone

+60179951786

Website

http://www.f5strays.org/, https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/47f0a7a9-9fd5-4d2e-8997-55a438c5a3aa

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