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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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Three Legs Good
1st Jul 2015, by SPCA Singapore
Adoption Spotlight: Dynamic DINAH
Dinah is a 5-year-old mini-Schnauzer cross, with a difference. She gets along exceptionally well with her human chums, and is more than ready to share her passion for life with her forever family.
She’s in good health, and is full of life, though her hind legs are paralysed when she was brought to our shelter. Because of her specialized care needs, we have sought the help and expertise of our contacts from 3 Legs Good.
She adores attention and affection,...
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Updates On 30th Jun 2015
30th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
We were featured on The 5 Show with one of our Project ADORE-eligible dogs, Rover, just last Fri (26 June; Episode 62):
http://video.toggle.sg/en/series/the-5-show-2 015/ep62/335364
Our Executive Director, Corinne Fong, was in the studio to share with viewers how Project ADORE (formalised a year ago, in late May 2014) has enabled more suitable local cross-breed dogs to find permanent HDB homes, and the criteria for adopting such dogs under Project ADORE;
Rover has become the third SPCA dog to...
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Updates On 29th Jun 2015
29th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
SPCA’s cat and dog care workshops ended with a bang! Our animal lovers gathered during the June school vacation to learn about feline and canine behaviour, and how to be better and more loving pet owners. If you would like to be updated on fun and exciting workshops for youths under 17 years, please e-mail education@spca.org.sg, and we will add you to our youths' database! Young animal stalwarts, we do hope to see you again during your September holidays!
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Updates On 29th Jun 2015
29th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
On 11 April 2015, we were alerted to, and rescued, a kitten found trapped on a glue board in Gul Circle. Our Shelter Supervisors and Animal Care Officers took pains to wash the glue off the kitten, daily for a fortnight, applying a mix of cooking oil and shampoo, until he was finally rid of the glue.
SPCA has also written to the relevant pest controller agency, that had installed the glue board in the Gul Circle building concerned, and sought its buy-in to consider alternative pest control met...
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Updates On 27th Jun 2015
27th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
We are among the lovely furries up for adoption this week. We are awaiting loving homes that we could give ourselves to forever. If you are ready to commit and love us for a lifetime, we promise to be your best buddies.
*Adoption gallery: http://www.spca.org.sg/services.asp
*Adoption fee:
http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_info rmation.asp
*Shelter's opening hours: http://www.spca.org.sg/contact_openinghours.asp
N ote: Some of these animals may have been adopted by the time you visit, bu...
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Updates On 26th Jun 2015
26th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
Appeal for Information: Rabbit found (allegedly abandoned) in Toa Payoh
On 24 June 2015 (Wednesday) at about 4.30pm, a rabbit was found allegedly abandoned in a white box inside lift B at Blk 174 Toa Payoh Lorong 1. The rabbit was found to be in very poor physical condition, was severely emaciated and dehydrated with a suspected broken jaw and with maggots crawling around it in the box. It had to be humanely euthanised to end its suffering.
The SPCA urges anyone with information in relation ...
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Harmony@Workplaces
25th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
It's harmony at the workplace, here at the SPCA, as animal lovers come together for the animals!
(Help us like and share this; simply go to this app to cast your vote for this pic:
https://apps.facebook.com/harmony_at_workplac e/
You also stand a chance to win goodies simply by voting.)
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Updates On 25th Jun 2015
25th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
National Junior College’s class 14SH19, became SPCA’s proud ambassadors by visiting 5 different pre-schools, spreading the message of being kind to animals, responsible pet ownership as well as helping community animals in need.
One participating NJC student had this to say, “since our target audience is the preschool children, we have also learnt how to better engage younger minds, so as to get them to better appreciate the animal welfare cause. It was truly an enriching experience and ...
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Noel
24th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
NOEL (see videoclip) is a sweet 4-year-old, brown/grey cross-breed, looking for his home sweet HDB home!
https://goo.gl/dCxECS
This bubbly boy is one of our dogs adoptable under Project ADORE, as he's not more than 15kg in weight nor taller than 50cm in height. He would also appeal to HDB flat owners, by virtue of his suitably sweet and calm temperament.
Noel and his fellow Project ADORE-eligible canines, are all featured on the first 2 pages of SPCA's online adoption gallery: http://www.spc...
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Dead Felines At Pasir Ris Park Spark Concerns Of Serial Cat Killer
23rd Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
SPCA is very concerned over the mysterious and untimely deaths of seven community cats from Pasir Ris Park, which has been reported in the media.
One of our rescue officers was called to the scene last Friday 19 June and later accompanied the callers with Angel (a surviving cat that was found foaming at the mouth), to a private veterinary clinic.
The case reportedly, is now under investigation by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority.
Our fingers are crossed that Angel is on the road to a s...
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Updates On 19th Jun 2015
19th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
We are among the lovely furries up for adoption this week. We are awaiting loving homes that we could give ourselves to forever. If you are ready to commit and love us for a lifetime, we promise to be your best buddies.
*Adoption gallery:
http://www.spca.org.sg/services.asp
*Adoption fee:
http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_info rmation.asp
*Shelter's opening hours: http://www.spca.org.sg/contact_openinghours.asp
N ote: Some of these animals may have been adopted by the time you visit,...
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Updates On 18th Jun 2015
18th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
Just last week (on 12 June), we went to the rescue of a community cat seen perched on the roof beam of a covered walkway at Yishun Ave 4. Our rescuer, Daniel, relied on a ladder to reach the cat, and managed to haul the cat into a carrier using a catchpole. The cat, a ear-tipped grey-chocolate tabby, and found to be alright and unharmed, was released safely on the ground floor shortly afterwards.
Our thanks to caller, Mrs Wong, who alerted us to the distressed animal, and who stayed on the sce...
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Updates On 17th Jun 2015
17th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
Our “Through A Dog’s Eyes” Workshop is back, in July!
Do you wish that your dog could 'speak' and tell you what's behind those bright eyes, twitching nose and radar ears?
Well, we have news – it does!
Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes journey on the behavioural work that we do with our dogs, and decode your dog's communication signals. Be charmed by our canine residents in an action-packed and exciting workshop as we explore force-free, rewards-based training methods together...
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Updates On 16th Jun 2015
16th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
Appeal for Information: 5 Rabbits found (allegedly abandoned) at Bukit Batok Road [SPCA Ref. No.: AH 129138]
On 14 June 2015 (Sunday) at about 4.30pm, 5 rabbits were found allegedly abandoned in a blue carrier near some bushes along Bukit Batok Road, opposite the traffic police speed camera towards the direction of the PIE.
The rabbits were found to be in cramped and filthy conditions, and are currently with another rescue group.
The SPCA is urging anyone with information in relation to thi...
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Updates On 12th Jun 2015
12th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
We are among the lovely furries up for adoption this week. We are awaiting loving homes that we could give ourselves to forever. If you are ready to commit and love us for a lifetime, we promise to be your best buddies.
*Adoption gallery: http://www.spca.org.sg/services.asp
*Adoption fee:
http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_info rmation.asp
*Shelter's opening hours: http://www.spca.org.sg/contact_openinghours.asp
N ote: Some of these animals may have been adopted by the time you visit, bu...
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Updates On 12th Jun 2015
12th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
Part of Temasek Polytechnic's Skills Certificate in Pet Care and Management (Companion Animals) course involves the SPCA sharing with pet shop retailers and their staff, how they can better educate present and potential pet owners about Responsible Pet Ownership.
Just last evening, at Temasek Polytechnic, our Executive Director, Corinne, presented to the course participants how proper pet care can be imparted, so that pet neglect by present and future pet owners can be minimised.
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Dog Leaps In Front Of Bus To Save His Blind Owner
11th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
In Brewster, New York, Figo the guide dog put his own life at risk, by jumping in front of an oncoming school bus, to shield his visually impaired owner, 62-year-old Audrey Stone, from harm.
Figo and his owner were both struck by the bus, sustaining injuries which are, thankfully, not too serious.
Hailed as an animal hero, Figo is presently "resting comfortably and recovering nicely from his wounds", according to the Middlebranch Veterinary in New York.
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Updates On 10th Jun 2015
10th Jun 2015, by SPCA Singapore
We picked up a Holland Lop rabbit which was allegedly abandoned on 30 April, in a multi-storey car park at Blk 476A Segar Road. We then posted an Appeal for Witnesses on our Facebook page, on the same day.
Although no witnesses came forward, we managed to find the rabbit, which we named RILEY, a good home.
Our thanks to Ms Ong and her family who adopted Riley! Here’s Riley, looking far more contented than when we first saw him!
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