PETALING JAYA: Canine welfare project Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB) has been trying to rehome some older puppies for months without any success.

“We are desperately trying to find them homes, but somehow, nothing positive has happened albeit waiting for potential adopters seven hours straight during every adoption drive," said MDDB adoption coordinator Christine Lai.

MDDB will be putting the puppies up for adoption again on Sunday (Aug 19) at the entrance of The School, in Jaya One, Jalan 13/6, Petaling Jaya.

The puppies, which are between four and six months old, have been fully vaccinated as well as dewormed.

Lai said chances of the puppies getting adopted will grow slim as they get older.

“That is what happened to MDDB. Most of our 165 dogs were rescued as puppies and are still with us as we could not find them homes,’’ sad Lai.

MDDB merchandise such as T-shirts and mugs will also be on sale at the adoption drive.

Lai said the items were being sold to buy dog food as well as other items.

“We are in urgent need of dog biscuits, detergent and soap powder and we hope to sell enough merchandise to buy at least a little of what we need,’’ said Lai.

She added that MDDB was going through a difficult time as the rescue group was incurring high expenses building a sanctuary for its rescued dogs.

Those who want to contribute in cash or kind can do so at the adoption drive which is from 11am to 6pm.

For details, please call Lai at 0122414749.