Consider Life Ban On Pet Ownership In Cases Of Extreme Cruelty

CONSIDER LIFE BAN ON PET OWNERSHIP IN CASES OF EXTREME CRUELTY

The SPCA wrote to The Straits Times, with regards to the article “Man jailed 20 months for animal cruelty that led to two dogs dying” – http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/stiffest-sentence-of-20-months-meted-out-to-man-for-animal-cruelty-that

What the offender did was horrific, causing unimaginable suffering and torture to the animals. Thankfully, he was identified and brought to justice.

This case however, brings to light that a 12 month ban on pet ownership is insufficient for particularly heinous acts. The offender had abandoned his pet poodle after dragging him down multiple flights of stairs causing traumatic injuries. It was also reported that he had neglected to seek treatment for another male toy poodle under his charge, also leading to its death.

In SPCA�s opinion, in cases of extreme and aggravated acts of cruelty, the law should allow for a life ban, or, in the absence of such, a discretion on the court�s part to decide on a longer ban.

We urge the authorities to further strengthen them in this instance, to prevent further extreme acts against the vulnerable and defenceless animals in our society.

To read our letter, please click onto http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-in-print/consider-life-ban-on-pet-ownership-in-cases-of-extreme-cruelty?login=true



The report on a man’s abuse of two dogs was a shocking and distressing read (Man’s cruelty led to deaths of 2 dogs; Oct 20).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-in-print/consider-..

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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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