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The MOST Important Thing To Teach A New Puppy - SOCIALISATION
14th Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIALISING YOUR PUPPY OR DOG
Socialising your puppy early will go a long way to ensuring that you have a happy, well adjusted dog that interacts well with people and other animals.
The critical socialisation period starts at three weeks of age and ends at approximately 12 weeks of age. Make the most of those precious few weeks, and make life better both for you and your dog for years to come.
Watch this video to learn what socialisation is, why it is so important, and how ...
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Timeline Photos
11th Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
DON'T BUY A PET ON IMPULSE
SPCA is advising the public not to buy animals on impulse after watching the movie 'The Secret Life of Pets'. The animation comedy that is playing nationwide, features computer-generated talking pets that lead secret lives after their owners leave for work.
As part of our education efforts, we have collaborated with Cathay Cineplexes to run an announcement before the screening of the movie, that advises people not to rush out and buy a pet.
In June this year, the S...
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SPCA Singapore : Locate Us
9th Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION (10 TO 12 SEPTEMBER 2016)
We are open throughout the weekend and on Hari Raya Haji, from 11 am to 4 pm. Do come by and get acquainted with our furry friends at 50 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699012.
To find out how to get to our new premises, please click onto this link http://spca.org.sg/contact_locateus.asp
- View our adoption gallery: http://www.spca.org.sg/services.asp
- View adoption fees and process: http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_informati on.asp
- V...
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Photos From SPCA Singapore's Post
7th Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
RESCUED : DOG'S HEAD STUCK IN CONTAINER
On Saturday, 3 September 2016 early morning at 4 am, we received a call on our 24 hour hotline by a concerned member of the public, informing us that she spotted a dog with its head stuck in a container. The dog had its head stuck for around two days, but was unable to be caught.
Our rescue officer, Yao Huang, attended to the call and with the assistance of the caller as well as a security guard (they kept watch over the dog until we arrived at the scene...
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Timeline Photos
6th Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
A big shout out to all volunteers, supporters and pets who visited us over the three days (2 to 4 September) at I12 Katong.
Special mention to Leon and Christelle who visited us on Saturday with a lovely and meaningful surprise - Leon celebrated his fifth birthday in May and instead of receiving presents, he asked that donations be made to the animals at SPCA.
The Society does not receive any government funding or grants, relying mainly on kind donations from th...
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Timeline Photos
5th Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
FROSTY - A PERFECT FIT FOR THE CHEW FAMILY
The Chew family adopted Frosty (previously known as Rick), a lop ear rabbit, from SPCA just before Christmas 2015.
Frosty was initially jittery like most prey animals and would nip the family if they tried to carry him. However, over time, he settled down, relaxed and familiarised himself with the family!
Being litter trained, Frosty roams freely in the Chew family's living room and is often seen lounging around next to the window, enjoying his s...
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Timeline Photos
3rd Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
MEET OUR FURRY FRIENDS AT PAW FEST AT I12 KATONG (3 AND 4 SEPT, 11 AM TO 9 PM, #02-34)
Our furry friends will be back at I12 Katong mall today.
Come by to meet them and at the same time, enjoy some retail therapy.
We're located opposite from the Concierge at unit #02-34.
We look forward to meeting your pets and to your support.
The above event is free and open to the public.
Pets are invited to join in - Dogs must be leashed and other animals must be in carriers at all times.
See you!
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Timeline Photos
2nd Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
VISIT OUR ANIMAL WELFARE CENTRE
Look who visited our animal welfare centre today!
Do come by and get acquainted with our furry friends at 50 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699012. To find out how to get to our new premises, please click onto this link http://spca.org.sg/contact_locateus.asp
To view the animals that are up for adoption, please click onto http://www.spca.org.sg/services.asp Note: Some of these animals may be adopted by the time you visit us, but we have many other animals that...
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Timeline Photos
2nd Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
WE'LL BE AT PAW FEST AT I12 KATONG (2 TO 4 SEPT, 11 AM TO 9 PM, #02-34)
Our furry friends will be heading to I12 Katong mall.
Come by to meet them and at the same time, enjoy some retail therapy.
We'll be at #02-34 and we look forward to your support.
The above event is free and open to the public. Pets are invited to join in - Dogs must be leashed and other animals must be in carriers at all times.
See you!
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Timeline Photos
1st Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION
We are appealing for any information to help us with the below case involving a grey male cat with a pink collar together with a white rabbit that were found allegedly abandoned in a cage outside unit #04-101 of Block 632B Senja Road.
Both animals were bright, alert and found to be in generally good physical condition.
They are currently being cared for at the SPCA. This case has also been referred to the AVA for further investigation.
If you have any information, ple...
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Surrendered
1st Sep 2016, by SPCA Singapore
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
SPCA takes in over 200 abandoned or unwanted pets at our shelter each month, in addition to the injured, abused and sick animals that we rescue and care for.
Keeping a pet for life is a commitment we make from the day we decide to bring an animal home.
Please do your part as a responsible pet owner. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e1YbsfMJvg&app=de sktop
Thank you Ruvini Ariyaratne, for sharing this video clip with us.
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Our Singaporean Special
31st Aug 2016, by SPCA Singapore
OUR VERY OWN JET SETTER - HECTOR, THE SINGAPURA SPECIAL
Remember Hector? He was adopted from SPCA in 2009 and has been jet setting around since.
Not only has he been traveling around, he has even won the "Most Unusual Dog" category at Moteuaka A&P show. Hector is 80 per cent pug and 20 per cent Italian greyhound.
We thank Hector's owner, Laura Tan for seeing the inner beauty of Hector, for giving him a wonderful life and for sharing this article which appeared in New Zealand.
We wish the...
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Timeline Photos
30th Aug 2016, by SPCA Singapore
WE'RE LOOKING FOR AN ANIMAL WELFARE INSPECTOR
If you are passionate about animals and in preventing cruelty to them, this could be a perfect career choice for you.
You must be ready to leap into action to help an animal in need. You must also be good with animals, have a head for solving problems and be able to relate well with people.
It’s also important that you are able to deal with the emotional hardships that are likely to come with the job.
Above anything else, you must have empathy...
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Timeline Photos
30th Aug 2016, by SPCA Singapore
DID YOU KNOW ?
Did you know that feeding too many carrots can harm your pet rabbit?
Carrots are high in sugar and should be given only as an occasional treat to rabbits.
Learn more about the food that you should feed your pet rabbit at this link www.spca.org.sg/petcare_details.asp?id=547
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Timeline Photos
26th Aug 2016, by SPCA Singapore
ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION (27 & 28 AUGUST 2016)
Do come by and get acquainted with our furry friends at 50 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699012.
To find out how to get to our new premises, please click onto this link http://spca.org.sg/contact_locateus.asp
- View our adoption gallery: http://www.spca.org.sg/services.asp
- View adoption fees and process: http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_informati on.asp
- View shelter's opening hours: http://www.spca.org.sg/contact_openinghours.asp
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HeARTs Speak
26th Aug 2016, by SPCA Singapore
PERFECT EXPOSURE
We recently conducted two workshops on photography by HeARTs Speak artist Nicholas of Furry Photos Pet Photography.
Nic shared with us the finer points to look out for when photographing shelter animals as well as photography tips from his personal experiences.
The basic photography workshop for staff and volunteers developed their creative skills, equipped them with photography knowledge and skill sets, to positively and effectively promote the animals that we care about a...
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Photos From SPCA Singapore's Post
25th Aug 2016, by SPCA Singapore
OUR NEXT LONGEST STAYING RESIDENT – VIKING
Meet our seafaring voyager, Viking.
Viking and his brother, Widget were found on a farm at Jalan Kayu in 2011, when they were both about 3.5 months old. Widget was adopted a year later and Viking has been with us since.
The distinctive trademark of this 51/2 year old, male, Singapura Special is his long and loose-hanging tongue. He loves frolicking on green grass patch and is up for challenges. Regular training keeps Viking mentally and phy...
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6 Months' Jail For Man Who Smuggled Puppies In Singapore
24th Aug 2016, by SPCA Singapore
SIX MONTH'S JAIL TERM FOR ILLEGALLY IMPORTING PUPPIES INTO SINGAPORE
We are pleased that the accused has been sentenced to six month's jail term for smuggling three puppies into Singapore via a modified speaker box in the car boot, which could have suffocated the puppies. He was found to have subjected the puppies to unnecessary suffering or pain.
"The importation of any animals or live birds without an AVA permit is illegal and carries a maximum penalty of S$10,000 and/or imprisonment of up t...
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Photos From SPCA Singapore's Post
24th Aug 2016, by SPCA Singapore
CAT RESCUED FROM TREE
We were notified by members of the public yesterday about a cat that was on a tree at Ho Ching Road and that the cat had been on the tree overnight. Seeing that it required some assistance with getting down from the tree, our animal rescue officer, Daniel, with the help of a long cast bar assisted the cat safely and carefully onto the ground.
Daniel checked on the cat after the rescue mission and after feeding it, the tipped ear community cat was released at the premis...
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