KUALA LUMPUR: Comedian Harith Iskander recently welcomed Marvela, a pup with only two hind legs, into his household.
Initially a stray dog, Marvela was rescued by an individual named Nurul Ain Abdul Hamid from S.I. Shelter two years ago.
Harith said his wife Dr Jezamine Lim, 36, and him came across Marvela's rescue story online. Touched by the story, the couple decided to "adopt" Marvela.
Harith and family, who already have two felines as pets, have no problem making room for Marvela.
He said he felt grateful for being given the opportunity to care for the dog.
In a posting he shared on Instagram recently, the 53-year-old artiste wrote: "This two legged wonder-dog is named Marvela. She was rescued two years ago by @nurullainabdulhamid who (despite being advised to 'put the animal down') cared for her... and today she is a healthy beautiful and friendly doggy.
"We fell in love with Marvela when my wife @drjezaminelim came across her story online and kept saying 'We need to do something for this beautiful doggy and the lady who saved her'. After much discussion with Nurul we all agreed on a 'Foster home' arrangement where Marvela will come stay with us and we will bring her back to be with her saviour every month.
"So now I'm a happy daddy to 3 kids, 2 cats (one partially blind) and a wonder dog," he wrote.
Harith said he would also be upgrading Marvela's wheelchair for better mobility.
Knowing full well the consequences of his posting, the father of three said he had been getting messages in the form of an advice by those who questioned the issue of "hukum" or rule about keeping and touching dogs.