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Teaching "Stay"
21st Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Having trouble getting your dog to stay and not move until you tell him to? A good "Stay" is actually a two-part skill - "Stay" tells the dog not to move until you give it permission to do so, and a release word, e.g. "Free", signals that the dog has the permission to move. To build a good reliable stay, you need to work on the 3 variables that can make or break a stay - duration, distance and distractions.
Kang Nee, a certified professional dog trainer with a PhD in Zoology, works with us and...
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Updates On 18th Oct 2013
18th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Tikki (also known as Siao Bao) was adopted from our shelter just over a year ago. He and his owner are now the best of friends, and Tikki has become an indispensable part of the family, bringing lots of joy and teaching important life lessons to his humans.
Read more about Tikki's life here - http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_happyendi ng.asp
Thank you Christine for sharing your happy ending with us!
If you have adopted your pet from us and would like to share your happy ending, p...
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Updates On 17th Oct 2013
17th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Adoption Spotlight: Astro.
Astro may look aloof here, but this darling two-year-old boy is ready for a loving family to call his own. His unique markings make him look like he's always wearing socks! This gorgeous boy can't wait for a second chance at a better life, and would love a family who is ready to promise him forever. Are you ready for a 20-year commitment to handsome Astro?
Also, show some love to the other equally adorable and lovable animals waiting in our shelter for their fore...
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Updates On 17th Oct 2013
17th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
These three ginger kittens (two pictured here) were brought into our shelter, after they were found by a concerned member of the public. Only one month old, these babies needed round-the-clock care. We turned to our trusty fosters and found a family who were willing to welcome all three babies into their home (and hearts).
These two boys and one girl are now home with our loving fosters! They're too young and not ready for adoption yet, but keep a look out for them in about two months on our...
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Updates On 16th Oct 2013
16th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Stuck on a ledge on the second storey of Block 301, Hougang Avenue 5, this cat was fortunate enough to be spotted by a concerned member of the public. Our Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) attended to the emergency call and managed to get the cat to safety after a bit of coaxing. Aside from frayed nerves, the cat was safe and eager to return to where it had come from. After ensuring its safety, our ARO released the cat to safety.
If you see an animal in danger, please call our emergency hotline at ...
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Updates On 14th Oct 2013
14th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Adoption Spotlight: Viking.
This two-year-old boy may seem overly rambunctious and naughty, but that's only because shelter life is so boring for a happy young boy. Viking loves nothing more than regular walks and exercise, and has gotten along fantastic with our other dogs. Loving, sweet and incredibly affectionate, Viking has been in the shelter for too long! Come spend some time with him, and give a dog who may be your next best friend a chance.
*Not HDB approved.
Also, show some love ...
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Teaching "Down"
14th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
We may not think or know it, but a dog will lie down only when it's comfortable in a particular situation. If there are many distractions that the dog hasn't learnt to cope with present in the environment, it may be difficult to get your dog to lie down and stay down for long. Your dog may only lie down for a brief moment, then bob up again, unable to settle for some time.
Kang Nee, a certified professional dog trainer with a PhD in Zoology, works with us and the dogs in our shelter. Under her...
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Updates On 11th Oct 2013
11th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
This tri-coloured cat was found by a concerned member of the public at the void deck of Block 551, Jurong West Street 42, with something tied around its neck. The finder soon realised that that something was rubber bands. The kind finder brought the cat to a vet immediately to get the rubber bands removed, and the vet found laceration marks around the cat's neck. This cat is now recovering at the vet clinic.
We are appealing for any information that may lead to the identification of the perso...
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Updates On 11th Oct 2013
11th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Here are some of the new animals up for adoption in our shelter this week. Come visit them (and our other animals) over the weekend and maybe give them a home if you're ready for a lifetime commitment!
Some of these animals may have been adopted by the time you view this post. Please call us at 6287 5355 ext. 24 during our opening hours to check on their availability. For more details, visit our adoption gallery at http://www.spca.org.sg/services.asp :)
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Updates On 11th Oct 2013
11th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas. Planning your gifts yet? Why not support a good cause while you're at it! Animal Merchandise, Products That Care, helps raise funds and awareness for animal shelters and wildlife sanctuaries through the sale of their colorful range of home-wares, apparels, accessories, gifts and souvenirs. Purchase their products, and part of the proceeds go to the recipients under their Animal Merchandise Donation Program.
The Animal Merchandise Donat...
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Updates On 10th Oct 2013
10th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Adoption Spotlight: (from left to right) Snowy, Shadow and Nippy.
These three three-month-old puppies are part of a litter of ten, orphaned when their mother was hit by a truck. Fortunately for them, someone found the litter and brought them to our shelter. Shadow, Snowy and Nippy are now back in our shelter after two months in their foster home. Four of their siblings are coming back to the shelter soon, and three of their siblings have found their forever homes. Now it's Snowy, Shadow and Nip...
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Updates On 10th Oct 2013
10th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Remember the ten orphaned puppies featured on our Facebook in August (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=101516417 40573155&set=pb.262947298154.-2207520000.138129963 9.&type=3&theater)?
Here's four of them, all grown up, strong and ready for their forever homes! Our awesome fosters opened their hearts and homes to them, and even worked hard at helping us rehome the babies so they don't have to wait too long for a place to call their own.
Three of the babies have found homes; three a...
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Updates On 9th Oct 2013
9th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Inspired by the true story of a dog named Valli (one of our shelter dogs who recently managed to find a forever home), "Toby Wants A Home" targets children between the ages of four and twelve. The story follows a dog named Toby, from the time he arrives at our animal shelter to when he finally becomes part of a family he can call his own. We're hoping to share with our children an important message: Instead of purchasing a pet from a pet shop, adopt and give an animal a second chance in life.
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Updates On 9th Oct 2013
9th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
This job is not for the faint-hearted. We received a call last Tuesday morning, reporting that a cat was found stuck in a four-storey high tree in Pasir Ris Town Park. Getting help from an NParks contractor, our Animal Rescue Officer managed to get to the cat on his second attempt. Fortunately, aside from rattled nerves, the cat was not hurt. We brought it back with us to our shelter and it has since been claimed by its owner.
Remember to keep your cat safe indoors! They're happy just explori...
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Updates On 8th Oct 2013
8th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Adoption Spotlight: Silvia.
This two-year-old boy is definitely a charmer. He knows how to appeal to people with his beautiful eyes - we just can't look away! Silvia is intelligent and will be fiercely loyal to the family who knows how to appreciate him for who he is. He'll love you forever and treat you like family. Will you do the same for him? If you're ready for the lifetime commitment to this handsome boy, come visit him soon!
*Not HDB approved.
Also, show some love to the other equa...
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Updates On 8th Oct 2013
8th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Omnomnom. That must be what this hamster is thinking. Adopted from our shelter, Bella the Syrian is now well-loved and pampered by her family. She sure gets her way! Read more about this lucky hamster's life here - http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_happyendi ng.asp
Thank you Mei Lim for sharing your happy ending with us!
If you have adopted your pet from us and would like to share your happy ending, please email us at education@spca.org.sg. If you haven't adopted before and would li...
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Teaching "Sit"
7th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Every dog can sit, but they don't instinctively understand that the word "sit" means you want it to plop its butt down on the ground. Dogs need to be taught to understand our commands and should not be expected to know English from the get-go!
Kang Nee, a certified professional dog trainer with a PhD in Zoology, works with us and the dogs in our shelter. Under her Canine Education programme, she works with our volunteers and helps us train our dogs so they can better adapt to their environment....
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Updates On 7th Oct 2013
7th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Lost your pet and don’t quite know what to do?
Besides reporting it to us (http://www.spca.org.sg/services_lost_found_pets.a sp) and the AVA (1800 476 1600), you can now also make use of LostPaws SG’s services. A free community-driven one-stop pet adoption and missing pets portal, LostPaws is a website dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their owners. They post ads for missing pets at no charge. Browse through their gallery of found pets, pets up for adoption, or post a free ad for you...
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Updates On 4th Oct 2013
4th Oct 2013, by SPCA Singapore
Here are some of the new animals up for adoption in our shelter this week. Come visit them (and our other animals) over the weekend and maybe give them a home if you're ready for a lifetime commitment!
Some of these animals may have been adopted by the time you view this post. Please call us at 6287 5355 ext. 24 during our opening hours to check on their availability. For more details, visit our adoption gallery at http://www.spca.org.sg/services.asp :)
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