Updates On 21st Apr 2015

In the U.S., the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently named animal cruelty as a �top-tier crime�, along with arson, burglary, kidnapping and homicide. When this change takes effect in 2016, prosecution for animal cruelty will be given more priority and more resources, and those convicted of it will face harsher sentencing.

The FBI hopes these changes will weed out animal abusers and help to bring more cases to federal prosecution. You can read more from:

http://www.dogingtonpost.com/fbi-names-animal-cruelty-a-top-tier-felony-offense/

http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/28733780/fbi-names-animal-cruelty-a-top-tier-crime

This also goes in tandem with research studies which have shown that there is a strong connection between animal cruelty and violence towards people. When a person abuses an animal, there is also the chance that they will abuse a human in their lifetime.

Animal abuse is not acceptable in our society. Any offender convicted of cruelty to animals, can be fined up to $15,000 or jailed for up to 18 months, or both, under the revised Animals and Birds Act.

Call SPCA�s 24-hour hotline 62875355 ext. 9 immediately, if you witness an act of animal cruelty.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/spcasingapore/photos/a.283797778154..

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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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