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NINE CATS FROM MEI LING STREET SUSPECTED VICTIMS OF POISONING

Between 3 June and 26 June 2024, the SPCA received four cases involving nine cats from Mei Ling Street, whom we suspect to be victims of poisoning. These are likely to be poisons intended for other species classified as pests, e.g. pigeons or rodents.

Five of the cats have passed on and their bodies have been handed over to the authorities for post-mortem examination. We urge community cat feeders and members of the public to alert us immediately at our 24/7 emergency hotline (6287 5355 ext. 9) if they encounter similar cases in their areas.

The SPCA appeals to pest control agencies and members of the public to consider humane population control measures. Culling measures have been shown to be ineffective, inhumane, and indiscriminate as they may impact other unintended animal victims.

Moreover, they may not solve the problem of overpopulation since more of the species will move in to fill the spaces left by those who were killed. This is especially true of pigeons. Instead, we advocate for humane control methods such as removing their food sources and exclusionary measures.

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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Singapore) is the first registered animal welfare organisation in Singapore. The two main objectives of SPCA Singapore are: to promote kindness to animals and birds, and to prevent cruelty to animals and birds.

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