IPOH, June 30 -- If you think only humans are affected by the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO), think again.

Ipoh Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Against Animals (ISPCA) president Ricky Soong said aside from having to rescue animals, it also also had to deal with pet abandonment during the MCO.

"What is more disheartening is pets that were abandoned are of pedigree breeds," he told Malay Mail.

On average, the society receives one call weekly to pick up pedigree pets during MCO.

"The highest number I got was four calls to take in four poodles in one week," he said, adding that the dogs were picked up by the Ipoh City Council during its stray catching rounds.

"At a glance, we know these are house pets and will neve...