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SPCA Singapore News & Blogs
Instantly update yourself on the latest animal welfare developments. Leading animal shelters and rescuers will share news and knowledge with you, consolidated through their blogs and social media pages.
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Tnrm - One Of Spcas Critical Services Still Runnin..
9th Apr 2020, by SPCA Singapore
TNRM - ONE OF SPCA’S CRITICAL SERVICES STILL RUNNING
Even in challenging times, our TNRM (Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage) field officers are on the ground doing vital work in looking out for our community dogs in Singapore. This job is no walk in the park. To humanely trap dogs for sterilisations, some of their tasks include trekking through woodland (filled with all sorts of critters) to set up enclosures and traps.
Towards the end of 2018, SPCA was appointed the lead animal welfare group fo...
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Visually Impaired And Lost Shih Tzu Rescued. Our S..
7th Apr 2020, by SPCA Singapore
VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND LOST SHIH TZU RESCUED
Our SPCA rescue officer picked up this Shih Tzu in Jurong West. He suffered from skin issues and was suspected to be blind and abandoned. At SPCA, we provided treatment and gave him a stunning makeover!
Pic 2-4: Sitting patiently in his tub, our furry friend feels fresh after shedding his matted fur and getting a nice warm bath!
We posted lost & found ads but no one came forward to claim him. He was then fostered by another AWG, Noah’s Ark Cares, ...
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Circuit Breaker 7 April Onwards Spca Will Continue..
6th Apr 2020, by SPCA Singapore
CIRCUIT BREAKER (7 APRIL ONWARDS): SPCA WILL CONTINUE RUNNING CRITICAL SERVICES
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During this challenging time, we are going to continue to be there for animals that need us the most.
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Our SPCA staff are working hard to keep essential services running and we seek your support in the weeks ahead. Following the latest government announcement, we have enhanced our safety measures. Please take note of these new changes:
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Spcas Ed Message. Dear Friends,. I Hope That You A..
6th Apr 2020, by SPCA Singapore
SPCA’S ED MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
I hope that you and your loved ones are keeping safe in these challenging times. Prior to the latest set of measures announced on Friday (3 April), we had been doing our best to protect our people and visitors at SPCA through various measures such as temperature taking and physical distancing. We had also cancelled or postponed all events, adoption drives, and group visits to the SPCA, including our biggest fundraiser of the year, our Tux for Tails gala dinner...
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Happy Tales Madame Curie, Adopted By Manfred. Dear..
3rd Apr 2020, by SPCA Singapore
HAPPY TALES: MADAME CURIE, ADOPTED BY MANFRED
“Dear SPCA, we moved from Germany to Singapore to work at A*STAR in 2007 and adopted 3-year-old Chessy from SPCA after our 17-year-old cat passed away. Cheesy was very shy and hid under our bed for three days when we brought her home. But with time, she accepted her new name — Madame Curie.
After 11 years in Singapore, we brought Madame back with us to Germany. Departing the 32˚C climate from Changi Airport and arriving in the -1˚C snow in B...
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Kitten's Anal Prolapse Surgery Graphic. In Februar..
2nd Apr 2020, by SPCA Singapore
KITTEN'S ANAL PROLAPSE SURGERY [GRAPHIC]
In February, this sweet little kitty was brought to us with a prolapsed rectum (when part of the rectum protrudes from the anus). His owner, who is of low income, was unable to afford the procedure required in a private clinic. This condition is a common occurrence in cats, and young cats are more susceptible due to cases of severe diarrhoea or urinary and intestinal infections.
For the treatment, sugar was used to reduce the size of the prolapse via ...
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Updates On 31st Mar 2020
31st Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
SHELTER VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
From 4 April onwards, until further notice, those interested in adopting from us will be required to book an appointment at least 3 days prior to your intended visit.
There will be limited slots throughout the day, to regulate the number of visitors entering our centre. This allows our staff to continue assisting adopters while observing the necessary social distancing measures to keep all staff and visitors alike, safe.
You may schedule an appointment at ...
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Stiffer Laws In Amended Wildlife Act. Since The 19..
30th Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
STIFFER LAWS IN AMENDED WILDLIFE ACT
Since the 1990s, the SPCA has been asking for the Wild Animals and Birds Act to be strengthened to better protect wildlife. We are thus delighted that the act has been finally amended.
The amendments in the Wildlife Act (formerly known as Wild Animals and Birds Act), were spearheaded by Louis Ng, MP for Nee Soon. The changes to the law will help to safeguard wild animals and the wider ecosystem and reduce human-wildlife conflict.
🚫 Feeding and releasi...
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Updates On 27th Mar 2020
27th Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
SPCA SHELTER OPEN ONLY TO ADOPTERS
In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, to keep everyone at the SPCA and the wider community safe, we are tightening measures at the shelter.
From 28 March onwards, until further notice, the SPCA shelter will only admit potential adopters. We regret that we are unable to accept casual visitors at this time.
There will also be social distancing measures in place at the SPCA, which may increase waiting time and the time taken to process an adoption. We see...
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Why Hdb's Cat Ban Should Be Lifted. After The Rece..
24th Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
WHY HDB'S CAT BAN SHOULD BE LIFTED
After the recent Project ADORE height and weight change to allow more dogs to be HDB-approved, many expressed frustration that cats are still not officially allowed to be kept in HDB flats. We hear you! The SPCA has, for a few decades now, been asking for the ban to be lifted and we will continue to do so.
In a recent CNA interview (link below), we lay out our position and explain why the ban does more harm than good. The interview also covers other aspects ...
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Friends For Life 21-Year-Old Ginger. In 2019, Spca..
23rd Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
FRIENDS FOR LIFE: 21-YEAR-OLD GINGER
In 2019, SPCA distributed ‘paw-neer generation’ packages to senior cats and the oldest feline found was 21-year-old Ginger. Coincidentally, she was adopted from us! This is Joyce & Ginger’s story of becoming friends for life.
Joyce: “Ginger was adopted in April 1999 from SPCA Singapore. I believe every breed deserves a second chance and a lovely home. She still enjoys taking naps and is antisocial towards other cats, hissing them away. She prefers s...
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Happy Tales Penny, Adopted By Cate And Darrell. Wh..
20th Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
[HAPPY TALES: PENNY, ADOPTED BY CATE AND DARRELL]
When we first saw Penny, she was sitting alone in her kennel. She didn't growl or bite; she seemed sad, like she wanted a forever home. When we picked her up, she seemed so at ease that we knew she would be part of our family.
We took Penny to a dog ophthalmologist who confirmed she is completely blind in one eye; she has a genetic condition called lens luxation. Sometimes she runs into our furniture but shakes it off and comes back with a toy....
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Sibling Kittens Rescued. This Morning, Two Kittens..
18th Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
SIBLING KITTENS RESCUED
This morning, two kittens were caught in a rat glue trap that was placed by a pest control company at an industrial factory in Yishun. SPCA was notified by the building’s security management who kept the kitties sheltered from the sun while waiting for us to arrive!
Rescue officers swiftly poured oil on the two kittens before gently removing them from the drain in less than 15 mins. The siblings were brought to SPCA’s clinic to be thoroughly washed with the he...
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Appeal For Information - 1,000 Reward. The Spca Ha..
17th Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - $1,000 REWARD
The SPCA has seen two similar cases of hamster abandonment within a few months of each other, at the exact same location, the void deck of Blk 49 Telok Blangah Drive. Both hamsters were found in containers covered with a green net mesh, with a note stating “Free Hamster”.
The cases are as follows:
A. 1 November 2019: One hamster found abandoned on a bench at the lift lobby in the morning with a note stating “Free Hamster” attached to the containe...
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Dog With Massive Neck Tumour Recovers Graphic. Thi..
16th Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
DOG WITH MASSIVE NECK TUMOUR RECOVERS [Graphic]
This community dog was trapped under our TNRM programme and brought to SPCA for sterilisation, where our clinic team further discovered a huge neck tumour.
During surgery, our veterinarian realised the mass extended beyond the initial skin margins. Surgery was performed with care and precision to ensure the entire mass was removed to reduce the chances of cancerous cells being left behind, and to control blood loss.
Thankfully, the dog recovered...
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Forum: Dog Adopters Tasked To Be Responsible
13th Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
REPLY TO LETTERS ON PROJECT ADORE
The SPCA understands that there may be some concerns about the recent Project ADORE height and weight changes (50cm to 55cm and no weight criteria) from the non-dog owning community. Since the launch in 2012, the scheme has been well run by the animal welfare groups involved. Nuisance complaints against Project ADORE dogs have been very low.
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When someone adopts a Singapore Special under the scheme, they:
1. are thoroughly counselled
2. sign an agreement to ...
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Covid-19 Advisory For Pets. Recently, Hong Kongs A..
11th Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
COVID-19 ADVISORY FOR PETS
Recently, Hong Kong’s announcement that a pet dog tested positive to the
COVID-19 virus has caused anxiety among some pet owners. A few have reached out to us and others to ask if they should surrender their pets to protect themselves.
The SPCA has been closely monitoring developments and been keeping up to date with information from health authorities such as the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), World Health Organisation (WHO) and our local Animal & Vet...
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Happy Tales Kokoh, Adopted By Ariessa. Ariessa Lif..
3rd Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
HAPPY TALES: KOKOH, ADOPTED BY ARIESSA
Ariessa: “Life is busy when you’re holding a full-time job, studying part-time, and looking after pets, but animals make my life so much better. To anyone reading this, I hope you can open your heart to love a shelter animal and then hopefully, you’ll be moved to stand up for animals by choosing a meat-free or cruelty-free life—or better still, both! Like me!
After adopting Kokoh, life changed so much. I had rabbits for four years but when my fami...
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More Dogs To Be Hdb-Approved. If You Live In A Hdb..
1st Mar 2020, by SPCA Singapore
MORE DOGS TO BE HDB-APPROVED
If you live in a HDB flat, get excited! AVS announced today that the criteria for dogs to be under Project ADORE has been changed. The previous weight restriction has been removed and the maximum height raised to 55cm, in a two-year pilot. This change means that more Singapore Specials can find loving homes.
Project ADORE, a scheme which allows the keeping of local breed dogs (more affectionately known as Singapore Specials) in HDB flats, was first proposed by the ...
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Adoption Spotlight Xena. Hello, Am Xena. I Was Tie..
28th Feb 2020, by SPCA Singapore
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT: XENA
Hello, am Xena. I was tied to a pole at a power station in Yishun in June 2019. Blue human took me and gave me food, water and care. Over 260 days, I saw many friends wag their tails and leave. One by one, they always say bye Xena, I is not coming back, I found family. I wonder if family has nice grass to pee.
Sometimes I get stressed or too excited and nibble on ankles. But I walk well on the leash and get along with most dogs. Blue humans say I need pawsitive reinfo...
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