On 26 January 2024, The Spcas Inspectorate Was Ale..
SPCA Singapore 
Feb 27, 2024 
NGOs, SPCA Singapore 
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On 26 January 2024, the SPCA’s Inspectorate was alerted to a case involving the abuse of a pet poodle (‘Boy’) by a domestic helper. CCTV footage showed the helper’s appalling actions towards Boy, including brutal hits and hanging him from the balcony railing. Regrettably, Boy has passed away. Our hearts go out to Boy and his family during this difficult time.
Here is the sequence of events as we know them: Jason (not his real name), who is Boy’s owner and the helper’s employer, was told by his girlfriend that Boy had passed away while she was sleeping. This information had been relayed to her by the helper. They proceeded to cremate Boy, believing his death to be from natural causes. Later, Jason decided to view the CCTV footage to relive Boy’s last moments and because he had concerns about the damage to Boy’s skull (discovered post-cremation). It was then that he found out about the helper’s actions.
The SPCA immediately contacted the authorities and advised Jason to file a police report against the helper, as well as report the case to the AVS. Enforcement of animal cruelty cases falls under the jurisdiction of the AVS in Singapore. We understand that their investigations are underway.
Animal cruelty is against the law in Singapore. First-time offenders can be fined up to $15,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 18 months. In the case of subsequent offences, the offender may face a fine of up to $30,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 3 years.
The SPCA hopes that the authorities will pursue the maximum possible penalty for those responsible for this heinous act. We stand firmly against all forms of animal cruelty and will continue to advocate for justice on behalf of innocent animals like Boy.
We have been actively involved in gathering the necessary evidence and providing guidance to Jason on how to navigate this challenging situation. The SPCA will continue to monitor the progress of the case and offer Jason our ongoing support.
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On 26 January 2024, the SPCA’s Inspectorate was alerted to a case involving the abuse of a pet poodle (‘Boy’) by a domestic helper. CCTV footage showed the helper’s appalling actions towards Boy, including brutal hits and hanging him from the balcony railing. Regrettably, Boy has passed away. Our hearts go out to Boy and his family during this difficult time.
Here is the sequence of events as we know them: Jason (not his real name), who is Boy’s owner and the helper’s employer, was told by his girlfriend that Boy had passed away while she was sleeping. This information had been relayed to her by the helper. They proceeded to cremate Boy, believing his death to be from natural causes. Later, Jason decided to view the CCTV footage to relive Boy’s last moments and because he had concerns about the damage to Boy’s skull (discovered post-cremation). It was then that he found out about the helper’s actions.
The SPCA immediately contacted the authorities and advised Jason to file a police report against the helper, as well as report the case to the AVS. Enforcement of animal cruelty cases falls under the jurisdiction of the AVS in Singapore. We understand that their investigations are underway.
Animal cruelty is against the law in Singapore. First-time offenders can be fined up to $15,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 18 months. In the case of subsequent offences, the offender may face a fine of up to $30,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 3 years.
The SPCA hopes that the authorities will pursue the maximum possible penalty for those responsible for this heinous act. We stand firmly against all forms of animal cruelty and will continue to advocate for justice on behalf of innocent animals like Boy.
We have been actively involved in gathering the necessary evidence and providing guidance to Jason on how to navigate this challenging situation. The SPCA will continue to monitor the progress of the case and offer Jason our ongoing support.
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