IN the aftermath of the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, there are growing concerns over pets that may have been left behind in affected homes.
Many pet owners, particularly those who were away for the Hari Raya celebrations or are unable to return home due to safety restrictions, are worried about the welfare of their animals.
Authorities are now requesting that pet owners in the vicinity provide critical information to assist in assessing the situation and ensuring the animals’ safety.
SPCA Selangor, in an Instagram post today https://www.instagram.com/p/DH5ZHUey6pT/?igsh=YTFjZmlvcDBqZXdx cited a call to assist pet owners on the affected area.
“At this stage, the information will be compiled to assess the situation and coordinate with local authorities. No rescue operations will be carried out until emergency services have given clearance and it is safe to proceed, SPCA Selangot said in the post.
Earlier, Sinar Harian reported that the explosion, which occurred on Tuesday in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, left several pets stranded in their homes.
Thankfully, six pets, including two dogs, three rabbits, and a hamster, have been rescued following the incident.
Shah Alam Volunteer Fire Department senior officer Datuk Dr. Ken Foo Kwok Hsing, confirmed that the animals were found in three homes affected by the blast.
The dogs were discovered outside their houses, while the rabbits and hamster were trapped indoors. All of the rescued pets were taken to the Taman Megah veterinary centre for further examination.
Dr. Foo added, "One of the dogs, a black one, has yet to be identified. The owner is urged to contact our hotline at 012-6088871."
One of the pet owners, a woman in her 60s named Yap, shared her experience of trying to save her animals during the disaster.
She owns a total of six pets, including four rabbits, a guinea pig, and a squirrel. When she heard the explosion in the morning, she immediately attempted to load her animals into her car.
However, due to the intense heat from the metal cages, she was unable to transport them safely.
"I pushed the cages into the bathroom and only managed to bring my squirrel along," she said.
"When the situation calmed down, I contacted the fire department for assistance in rescuing my pets. I’m incredibly grateful for their help."
Yap said she had been caring for most of her pets for several years, with some having been with her for up to five years. – April 1, 2025
