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Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES) 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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EKANS SET FREE
17th Nov 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
EKANS SET FREE
Ekans the sunbeam snake was tangled in construction netting, and thanks to the workers at the excavation site who called for help, Ekans is free once again!
Sunbeam snakes burrow and it is likely this behaviour led to an entanglement. Ekans is the third sunbeam snake we have rescued from similar material.
We receive an average of 21 calls a day to our 24-hr wildlife rescue. While we strive to help every single wild animal we can, it is not possible to make our operations sust...
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Updates On 15th Nov 2017
15th Nov 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
CUTENESS CURSE: ABANDONED HEDGEHOGS - ILLEGAL AND CRUEL
Many would go “Aw, so cute!” when they see a hedgehog. And while they are often sold online, it is illegal to sell or keep hedgehogs in Singapore.
Pictured right were 5 abandoned hedgehogs were left in a plastic tub at a Housing Development Board refuse collection, and on the left, an injured hedgehog who was found inside the drain of a nature reserve. Abandonment is not only illegal, but also cruel, and irresponsible pet owners shoul...
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Updates On 12th Nov 2017
12th Nov 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
JOIN US AS A WILDLIFE RESCUE VOLUNTEER!
Rescue volunteers (21 years and above) get directly involved with raising much-needed awareness to Singapore’s very own wildlife by sharing wildlife etiquette while providing help to animals in need.
Our Wildlife Rescue Training Programme will empower you to
- Identify and assess rescue cases.
- Learn the principles behind handling commonly rescued wild animals.
- Understand common behaviours of native species.
- Provide sound advice to members of the...
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Updates On 11th Nov 2017
11th Nov 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
YOUR CALL IS IMPORTANT TO US
Every day, our wildlife rescue team-of-two receives an average of 21 calls as they hustle from end to end of the island, rescuing injured animals, relocating snakes from homes, reuniting orphaned baby animals, or simply advising a caller on monkey etiquettes.
But we only have one line.
YOU HAVE THE POWER to be informed.
Learn what to do when you encounter wild animals in Singapore and how you can prevent conflicts, help with co-existence and also monitor the si...
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Updates On 10th Nov 2017
10th Nov 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THE BITTERN SEASON IS BACK.
Every year this season, we see some stranded bitterns who may fly into a window or a door, and perhaps resting in a corner- just like how we recover from a painful bump on the head- albeit a shorter recovery time.
Bitterns are known to freeze (and splay) when they are in shock or are handled. Fortunately, with some quiet incubation time, most of our rescued bitterns recover well and are released back to the wild.
If you see a stranded bittern who is unable to fly...
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Updates On 4th Nov 2017
4th Nov 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD.
We reckon, it takes a nation to raise compassion and respect for those around us.
With 20 staff members, we are very much a coordinated mess with specific roles to fulfil. In our time, we’ve witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly done unto animals, but our passion drives us forward.
Our animal care-givers persevere through sweat and rain to care for over 150 residents at our rescue centre. Gretchen Ong, Head of Animal Care, explains her motivation, ...
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Updates On 2nd Nov 2017
2nd Nov 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THANK YOU SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @BT TIMAH 305!
Our heartfelt thanks to Principal Mrs Sumitra Tiwari and teachers of Sparkletots Preschool at Bukit Timah 305 for giving their Saturday to organise a event in the school to raise awareness on animal protection and also funds.
The teachers took the effort in creating game booths for the children to play while learning about animal protection. Prior to the event, the children were involved in painting a canvas bag to sell during the ‘Be an animal...
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Updates On 31st Oct 2017
31st Oct 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
TRICK OR TREAT WITH LOLA
Lola's killing her Halloween-themed treat!
Help us to provide more for animals by become a Wildlife Supporter. You donation will help to cover medical, food and enrichment expenses for the victims of illegal wildlife trade. More information and sign-up form can be found here: http://acres.org.sg/support-us-2/wss/
#WildlifeSu pporter #ACRES #EndAnimalCruelty #SayNoToWildlifeTrade #WildAnimalsAreNotPets
#IKnowWhatYouAteLastSummer #HappyHalloween
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Updates On 28th Oct 2017
28th Oct 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
JACUZZI FOR IGUANAS
“WHAT IS GOING ON!?”
The ACRES Wildlife Supporters may know the story behind this picture (check your inbox for June update!) but we want to share it with everyone else too.
This is the iguanas’ water baths. Living in captivity and/or indoors may cause iguanas to experience an incomplete shedding condition. While daily misting aids the shedding process, some iguanas may require warm water baths and massage sessions to remove old debris.
Be a Wildlife Supporter and ...
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Updates On 26th Oct 2017
26th Oct 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SAW A SNAKE?
WHO DO YOU CALL?
IS THERE A NEED TO CALL?
Thank you to many individuals who wrote in to us regarding the python on a lamp post at Bukit Batok. Some of you may have read our views online too (https://tinyurl.com/yabfaw4t).
We are currently working with the town council to raise awareness among the residents on wildlife encounters.
Reticulated pythons are one of the commonly sighted native reptiles in Singapore who feed mainly on rodents. Despite their potential growth size, th...
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Acres | Donate Now
22nd Oct 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
HELP US END ANIMAL CRUELTY.
BE A MONTHLY DONOR.
Running the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre and our 24-hour wildlife rescue service are one of the ways that we directly help animals. But the costs are tremendous ranging up to $60,000 a month, and we need your help to stay afloat and do the best we can for every animal in need of our help.
Please consider being a monthly donor. Monthly donations also greatly help us to plan our projects for coming months.
Click to donate. Your donations receive ...
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Updates On 22nd Oct 2017
22nd Oct 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
PROHIBITED SPECIES KEPT IN A FARM
Based on a tip-off received by our ACIU (Animal Crime Investigation Unit), our investigations revealed a farm in Lim Chu Kang housing several turtles of prohibited species, including pig-nosed turtles and pond turtles, who were also housed in sub-optimal conditions. The findings were handed over to the AVA for enforcement action.
We would like to thank the informant for blowing the whistle and also the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) for t...
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Updates On 18th Oct 2017
18th Oct 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
DEEPAVALI ENRICHMENT: THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
On behalf of the ACRES team and animals, we would like to extend our Diwali wishes to everyone out there!
We hope you enjoyed your day as much as our tortoises enjoyed their festive enrichment treats made of their favourite flowers, pumpkin and mulberry leaves.
Special thanks to the volunteers who assisted today with the enrichment, animal care, wildlife rescue and maintenance work on a public holiday, and under the scorching heat!
#Diwali2017 #AC...
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Updates On 16th Oct 2017
16th Oct 2017, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
APPEAL FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES IN-KIND
If you can spare any of the following items, please email to sofiya@acres.org.sg
A drop-off to our office at 91 Jalan Lekar, S(698917) is very much appreciated.
1. Black Canon cartridge 418
2. Cyan Canon cartridge 418
3. Magenta Canon cartridge 418
4. Yellow Canon cartridge 418
5. 8 reams (500 sheets) of A4 FSC-certified paper
6. 2,000 first-local stamps
7. 1,000 C5 envelopes
8. 1,000 C6 envelopes
Your contribution will make a significant difference by c...
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