In Malaysia, there is an unfortunate abundance of homeless dogs who do not receive adequate nutrition due to limited resources. 😔 While it is not feasible to provide long-term solutions for these animals, we can still make a positive impact by helping in small but meaningful ways.
(Photo via Anoir Chafik)
One way to contribute is by preparing and cooking affordable, home-made food for homeless dogs using simple and nutritious recipes. It is important to note that while these meals can provide a healthy alternative to commercial dog food, they are not nutritionally balanced to meet the dietary needs of dogs in the long term. These recipes are meant to supplement the dogs’ diets and are better than leaving them unfed.
Working with a veterinarian or canine nutritionist can also help ensure that the meals you prepare meet some of the dogs’ nutritional needs! 😇
Here are three easy-to-make food recipes that you can try out for the homeless dogs you encounter on the streets:
1) Chicken rice with delicious veggies 🍚🍗
Ingredients:
2 cups of cooked rice
0.5 kilograms of cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 cup of chopped carrots
1 cup of chopped green beans
1 tablespoon of cooking oil
Instructions:
1) Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package.
2) Cook and shred the chicken breast.
3) Chop the carrots and green beans.
4) In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
5) Add the veggies to the skillet and cook until tender.
6) Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
7) Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine.
8) Allow the mixture to cool before serving it to the dogs.
2) Tuna and sweet potato rice 🍚🍠
Ingredients:
1 can of tuna in water
1 cup of cooked and mashed sweet potato
1 cup of cooked rice
1 tablespoon of cooking oil
Instructions:
1) Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package.
2) Drain the tuna and mix it with mashed sweet potato.
3) Add the cooked rice to the tuna and sweet potato mixture.
4) Stir to mix!
5) In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
6) Add the tuna, sweet potato and rice mixture to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
7) Allow the mixture to cool before serving it to the dogs.
3) The classic: meat and veggies 🥩🥕
Ingredients:
0.5 kilograms of meat of choosing
1 cup of chopped carrots
1 cup of chopped cabbage
1 cup of chopped pumpkin
1 tablespoon of cooking oil
Instructions:
1) In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
2) Add the meat of choice into the pot and cook until browned.
3) Add the chopped carrots, cabbage, and pumpkin to the pot and stir to combine.
4) Add enough water to cover the vegetables and meat.
5) Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
6) Allow the mixture to cool before serving it to the dogs.
By following and creating these recipes, or donating them to local animal shelters, you can make a significant difference in the lives of homeless dogs in Malaysia.
Moreover, you can donate food or funds to support local animal shelters or independent rescuers to ensure that these dogs have access to the necessary resources to thrive and find their forever homes. Let’s do our part in caring for these voiceless furbabies! ❤️
This article is checked by Cert CN/FN (@shortnswitch).
When preparing delicious meals for homeless doggos, it is also important to take note of the foods that dogs can or cannot consume! To help you with that, we have two helpful articles for you to read, and they are 10 Things Not to Feed Your Dog and 8 Human Foods that are Good for Dogs.
As usual, don’t be hesitant to send us a message on our Instagram or at our email myforeverdoggo@gmail.com if you have any awesome recipes that you think we should know about!