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Animal Cruelty: Up To S$100,000 Fine, Three Years’ Jail Proposed
7th Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
CHANGES TO THE ANIMALS & BIRDS ACT, announced in Parliament today (7 OCT, 2014)
And it has been announced that a person convicted for animal cruelty for the first time could be fined up to S$40,000 and/or jailed up to two years, while subsequent offenders could be fined up to S$100,000 and/or jailed up to three years, under proposed changes to the Animals and Birds Act.
More than a year after the Animal Welfare Legislation Review Committee (AWLRC) submitted their recommendations on animal we...
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Updates On 7th Oct 2014
7th Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Mongrels. Mutts. Mixed Breeds. Cross-Breeds. Singapore Specials.
Whatever they are termed as, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet!
Indeed, the SIngapore Cross-Breed is gaining ground as a pet dog of choice.
Need loyalty? They've got it.
Crave affection and tenderness? They've got loads to give you. And unconditionally.
Need the differentiating factor - the quirk and the exotic element? Another criterion checked on the list.
Looking for Singapore Cross-Breeds that can be adopte...
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Updates On 7th Oct 2014
7th Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Cat rescued from a ledge, this morning (7 Oct, 2014)...
A cat owner alerted us to her cat being perched, for some time already, on the ledge of her 4th storey apartment block in Bedok Reservoir.
Our Animal Rescue Officers, Cheryl and Dilun, relied upon a catchpole, strategically positioning the noose beneath the cat’s front limbs and then looping it around the middle. The cat was then hauled from the ledge inwards and into a cat carrier.
It was found to be alright and unharmed, and handed...
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Updates On 6th Oct 2014
6th Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Yet another Happy Tail/Tale!
Proudly presenting JUGGY who got adopted in late July 2013, and has since then grown into a fine young dog, now re-named as NIGO!
Our loud cheers to Nigo's adopting family that has given him so much love, joy and meaning!
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Updates On 5th Oct 2014
5th Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Yet another Happy Reunion, made possible by SPCA Officers, beyond work hours....
Off-duty SPCA Clinic Officer, Logeswary Singh, and her husband spotted this male Maltese left on its own, without a leash or its owner, along the main road of Yishun Ave 11, earlier today (5 Oct 2014).
Loges spent close to 45 minutes, following and 'befriending' the dog before winning its trust. She then managed to 'leash' it with her tote bag.
After asking around, she managed to locate the owner who resides a...
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174 Australian Sheep Meant For Korban Ritual Did Not Survive Air Flight To Singapore
5th Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
We are deeply concerned about how and why 174 sheep imported from Australia for the Korban ritual to mark Hari Raya Haji have died during the SIA Cargo flight from Perth (as reported in The Sunday Times today (5 Oct 2014)).
This was indeed the first time ever that so many animal deaths had occurred in such a consignment.
We have written in to SIA Cargo to ask for a proper investigation.
We sincerely hope that SIA Cargo could, in future, better uphold animal welfare standards in the handlin...
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Updates On 4th Oct 2014
4th Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Cat set free from a mouse trap, at Lichi Avenue (MacPherson)….
Earlier this morning (4 Oct 2014), we were alerted to a distressed cat caught within a mouse trap.
Our rescue officers, Eugene and Venga, arrived shortly after, and set out to free the cat from its ordeal.
The cat, suspected to be a community cat, sprang forth almost instantly after the trap was opened, and fled from the scene.
(Members of the public can, likewise, help us to help any injured, sick and/or distressed animal, ...
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Updates On 4th Oct 2014
4th Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
The Straits Times' "Home" Section reported today (Sat, 4 Oct, 2014), on page B10, that a private Bill will be introduced to change the laws on animal cruelty when Parliament sits on Tuesday (7 Oct, 2014).
From the article,
"... Five PAP MPs will propose amendments to the law governing animal welfare. They want stiffer penalties for repeat animal abusers. The proposed amendment to the Animals and Birds Act will also let the authorities adopt codes that set standards for animal welfare in Singap...
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Updates On 3rd Oct 2014
3rd Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Love is Ageless, with a Sweet, Happy “Tail”...
“PERRY the cat was adopted from SPCA's shelter at 2.5 months old in 1999. She is 14 years old now. She adjusted well into our family within a night and bonded with me in a day. She is the best of best friends with my hamster. Unfortunately, my hamster passed away. I could see the sadness in Perry's eyes when she nudged him for the last time. I can't imagine my life without Perry! This clever rascal learns tricks in a snap too! Thank you so mu...
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Updates On 3rd Oct 2014
3rd Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Love is Ageless, with Loving Stories, Loving Pets!
Sabrina Sabun would like to share this with us all, about her senior feline companion, SNOWY...
Thank you, Sabrina, for sharing your loving senior pet story with us! You’ve won yourself a set of pet gift vouchers and an exclusive Hill’s™ Ideal Balance™ Swarovski pen, worth S$70 in total. Hill's Ideal Balance, Singapore, will be in touch with you shortly!
“My pet is 15 years WISE. I'm being loved for pampering him the most and giving ...
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Dog Found Covered In Tar Unrecognizable After Hours-Long Rescue
2nd Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Speaking of animal rescues, Kudos to Animal Aid Unlimited (India) for spending hours, spread over 2 days, to free an exhausted dog from the encasing tar that covered his body. The dog was found stuck in tar spilled near a construction site.
"The poor dog had fallen into a pool of hot tar that smothered his body and had become rock-solid," according to Animal Aid Unlimited. "He was stuck to the ground and unable to move. A passer-by saw him struggling and called our help-line."
Here's the rel...
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Updates On 2nd Oct 2014
2nd Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Love is Ageless, with a lovely Senior Pet for Adoption - CUPCAKE!
With eyes of maturity and experience, Cupcake will do well with an experienced family who knows how to deal with cats and understands how a cat can be. Are you ready to give this gorgeous cat a second chance and a forever home?
View also other senior pets up for adoption at
http://www.spca.org.sg/services.asp?cat=0&view=Se nior&senior=Y
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Updates On 1st Oct 2014
1st Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Distressed kitten rescued from a covered drain, in Lengkok Bahru….
Earlier this week, on the afternoon of 29 Sep 2014, we were alerted to a kitten, whose cries of distress were heard by our informer, and which was trapped in a covered drain.
Our rescue officer, Eugene, arrived shortly after, and set out to free the kitten from its ordeal. He removed the drain’s cover, then lured the kitten towards the opening by vigorously shaking a jar of kibbles just above the opening. The kitten, thankf...
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Updates On 1st Oct 2014
1st Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Love is Ageless, and Your Pets' Nutrition Matters!
As your pet ages, there are a few key areas of his/her health that can be affected.
Look out for the subtle signs so you can share the information with your veterinarian!
Nutrition-related issues:-
• Loss of appetite
• Higher vulnerability to infection(s)
• Lower energy and reduced physical activity
Nutrition is a vital component in your pet’s overall health. As they change, their nutritional needs can also change. They may exper...
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Philippine Couple In Animal Torture Videos Jailed For Life
1st Oct 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Earlier this week, on 29 Sep 2014, it was announced that a Philippine couple (Vicente and Dorma Ridon) has been jailed FOR LIFE, for forcing young, scantily-clad women to torture or kill animals for the sexual gratification of online customers.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia worked with authorities to ensure that the Ridons were located, arrested, and prosecuted.
The Ridons, who have been sentenced to life imprisonment, also received a fine totalling over 9 million p...
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Updates On 30th Sep 2014
30th Sep 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Thanks for Your Support for WORLD ANIMAL DAY 2014!
SPCA and AVA have come together to advocate responsible pet ownership, via this event platform. The two-day event, which took place on 27 and 28 September 2014 at the United Square Shopping Mall, was centred on the theme “Caring for Your Pet”. We aimed to drive home (pun intended) the message that responsible pet ownership ultimately starts at, and revolves around, the home.
To prove this point, an apartment setting was created, taking ...
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Updates On 30th Sep 2014
30th Sep 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Love is Ageless, and you stand a chance to win a "Love is Ageless" gift pack (worth S$90), simply by following these easy steps!
Simply post your pet's photo on Hill's Ideal Balance Singapore's Facebook page, and tell us why you'd like to win this gift pack!
3 sets to be won! And hurry, as this contest ends 5 October 2014 (Sunday). Good luck, and keep sharing!
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Updates On 29th Sep 2014
29th Sep 2014, by SPCA Singapore
SUSHI the kitty, happily ever after!
Female, calico-coloured Japanese Bobtail kitten, Sushi, was adopted from our shelter on 1 Sep, 2014. She adjusted fast and very well, and all it took was a mere day for her to adapt and become toilet-/litter-trained.
Sushi also has become the best of friends with Hero, the family’s guinea pig. The dynamic duo are now bosom buddies!
Sushi’s delightful Happy Tale, & happy new beginning, is rendered here:
http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_hap pyend...
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Updates On 29th Sep 2014
29th Sep 2014, by SPCA Singapore
Upcoming Canine Education Workshop at SPCA...
The average adult dog has the mental development equivalent to that of a 2- or 3-year-old child. Yet, we expect our dog to be able to do everything we ask of him, from potty-training himself, to never having a bad day. Join us for a Canine Education @ SPCA Singapore Behaviour Workshop to learn how to teach your dog to cope with life in your family. Here's your chance to pick up some training secrets, including:
- Why is training my dog a sport?
- ...
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