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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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Meat The Culprit
4th Apr 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
MEATLESS MONDAYS- THE IMPORTANCE OF MEAT REDUCTION IN TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE
Here’s a recent feature in The Straits Times which explains why meat reduction will help address the urgent issue of climate change.
“The livestock sector is responsible for 7.1 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions a year - about 15 per cent of the global total, a report by international affairs think-tank Chatham House notes.
This is equivalent to the exhaust emissions from all the world's vehicles ...
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Updates On 2nd Apr 2016
2nd Apr 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SATURDAY CRIME NIGHT – END THE ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE
The illegal wildlife trade has been rising and driving many animal species to extinction. Often times, they are smuggled in thermoses and nylon stockings, stuffed into toilet paper tubes, hair curlers and hubcaps. This is a serious issue affecting animals worldwide and it is important to end the cruel trade to keep our wildlife safe and going. It is disheartening to know that such crimes do happen here in Singapore although strict laws are...
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Timeline Photos
2nd Apr 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THIS IS THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM AND ADVOCACY!
14 boys from Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) chose to work with ACRES for their Values-in-Action (VIA) project last month.
These enthusiastic boys spent their recess time and after-school hours talking to their peers about animal protection and the work of ACRES. They also set up a small exhibition on the school grounds to raise awareness on cruelty-free living. What really moved us was when they decided to extend the initial 2-day event in...
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ACRES 15th Anniversary Charity Gala
30th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF ADVOCATING FOR AN END TO ANIMAL CRUELTY!
This May, ACRES will be celebrating our 15th birthday- yes, it’s really been 15 years since ACRES was founded! To celebrate this special birthday, we’ll be holding the ACRES 15th Anniversary Charity Gala! And you’re invited!
Taking place on the 20th of May, it’ll be a night of fun and good food, but more importantly, it will be a night dedicated to the animals! All money raised on the night will go directly to our efforts...
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30th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 91.3FM MORNING CREW FOR SUPPORTING US!
Today, we were humbled to be invited by the 91.3FM morning crew for a chat.
It was heartening to know that this hilarious bunch support our cause and that they wish to see an end to animal cruelty too!
We spent time on and off the air discussing about the horrors of animal cruelty in Singapore and how things are changing for the better, as people are slowly standing up for the animals.
So once again, our heartfelt thanks go out ...
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The Graveyard Shift: The Wildlife Rescuer
29th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: THE WILDLIFE RESCUER
Are you curious about what the work of a Wildlife Rescue Officer entails, and what it’s like to work round the clock rescuing wild animals in need?
This short video by Channel NewsAsia documents a typical night shift experienced by Anbu - our longest-serving rescue team staff member- and shows what our staff and dedicated volunteers get up to on the night shift-every night!
Our thanks go to Channel NewsAsia for featuring the work of ACRES, and to t...
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JOAN THE MACAQUE IS BACK HOME!
28th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
JOAN THE MACAQUE IS BACK HOME!
Joan, the victim of a hit and run accident who we rescued earlier this month, was successfully released back to the wild on the 21st of March!
Watch the video to see Joan return home to the forest!
We will do our best to check up on Joan and make sure that she is doing well.
Macaques are commonly seen at forest edges. If you see them at the side of the road whilst driving, please slow down and be extra vigilant.
Once again, we would like to thank the Animal Re...
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Timeline Photos
27th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
HOT! HOT! HOT!!!
The recent soaring temperatures in Singapore have made our work at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC) even tougher than usual, and we’ve also had to make sure that the animals in our outdoor enclosures have plenty of opportunities to cool off.
Here’s a glimpse of some of our “wild” residents who know how to beat the heat in such hot weather!
These photos were taken by our dedicated volunteers and staff who have been working selflessly during the heatwave. Working...
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Updates On 27th Mar 2016
27th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
HOT! HOT! HOT!!!
The recent soaring temperatures in Singapore have made our work at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC) even tougher than usual, and we’ve also had to make sure that the animals in our outdoor enclosures have plenty of opportunities to cool off.
Here’s a glimpse of some of our “wild” residents who know how to beat the heat in such hot weather!
These photos were taken by our dedicated volunteers and staff who have been working selflessly during the heatwave. Working...
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27th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THANK YOU FOR SAYING “NO” TO ILLEGALLY KEEPING WILD ANIMALS AS PETS
The illegal exotic pet trade is sadly still rampant in many parts of the world – including Singapore. This ongoing illicit trade means that animals are cruelly snatched from the wild, and transported in horrendous conditions to countries in which they don’t belong.
This trade not only threatens populations in the wild; it also involves much suffering to the individual animals who find themselves caught up in the trade...
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Timeline Photos
26th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SATURDAY CRIME NIGHT – REPORTS ON ILLEGAL FEEDING OF MONKEYS
The ACRES Animal Crime Investigation Unit (ACIU) has been receiving feedback about members of the public illegally feeding native macaques (monkeys) at nature parks and reserves.
We would like to stress that the feeding of wild macaques in Singapore’s nature reserves is illegal. Please let your friends and family know this, in case they are unaware!
Here are some reasons why you should never feed wild macaques:
1. When macaqu...
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26th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
WERE YOU THINKING ABOUT HELPING ANIMALS AT 5 YEARS OLD?
Young children can be very capable of solving problems and showing empathy! The K1 kids at My First Skool (Yung An Road) are coming up with ideas to help Singapore’s native Sunda pangolins. After reading the storybook ‘Why Did the Pangolin Cross the Road’ and learning how pangolins can become victims of road traffic accidents, they were determined to find ways for these endangered scaly mammals to live more safely in Singapore.
Pang...
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23rd Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SPONSOR AN ANIMAL AT THE ACRES WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTRE!
For just $1 a day, you can sponsor an animal of your choice and be directly responsible for giving him or her a second chance of a better life at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC).
There are currently over 150 animals being cared for at the AWRC - all are victims of the illegal exotic pet trade. We can’t release these animals back into the wild in Singapore, as they’re not native. While we plan to repatriate these animals back ...
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EVER SEEN A TORTOISE LAY EGGS?
22nd Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
EVER SEEN A TORTOISE LAY EGGS?
In this short clip, Addison, a female Indian star tortoise at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC), can be seen laying eggs. Female Indian star tortoises will dig to lay eggs from time to time. For the tortoises at the AWRC, these eggs are not fertilised, as we adhere to a no-breeding policy for rescued animals and segregate the male and female tortoises.
Previously, when we housed the tortoises indoors, we always had to provide them with substrate in which t...
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Timeline Photos
20th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
BE A HERO FOR THE VOICELESS. BE A WILDLIFE RESCUER. SIGN UP NOW!
Here’s your chance to play a hands-on role saving wild animals!
Join us at our next Wildlife Rescue Training Programme, and start your exciting journey as a Wildlife Rescue volunteer!
Date: 30th April 2016
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre, 91 Jalan Lekar, S(698917)
Fee: SGD $30.00
Wildlife Rescue volunteers assist with round-the-clock rescues of injured/displaced wild animals all over Singapore.
Duri...
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20th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THANK YOU, CATHERINE, FOR DONATING A POND FOR BOLTZ!
Recently we posted a request on Facebook asking for donations of ponds/ tanks for the rescued turtles at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC).
Some of our old ponds and tanks tanks are ageing; some have cracks and are leaking. We want to make the animals in our care at the AWRC as happy and comfortable as possible and provide the best living conditions that we can.
Thanks to Catherine for donating a pond, Boltz, a giant Asian pond turtl...
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19th Mar 2016, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SATURDAY CRIME NIGHT – A REPORT ON AN EMACIATED DOG
Early February this year, the ACRES Animal Crime Investigation Unit (ACIU) received feedback on an emaciated dog being brought for walks around the neighbourhood. The dog was found to be of skin and bones where the rib and hip bones were obvious at one glance and was barely managing the walk.
ACIU investigated and found the dog to match the allegations by the informant. A golf sized lump was found at the side of the rib. At the point of v...
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