We are proposing that failure to take care of the welfare of a pet should be an offence. Penalising an owner for not having exercised reasonable care or supervision can prevent a pet from unnecessary suffering.
Since December 2010, the SPCA has been reviewing the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals section of the Animals and Birds Act. We now seek your feedback on our "Proposal for Legislative Reform". To read the entire paper and give your feedback, go to www.spca.org.sg/lawreview.html
In recent years, the SPCA has seen a marked increase in the number of alleged cruelty reports it receives. In our opinion it is of paramount importance and timely that our laws protecting animals against cruelty be now enhanced. Apart from proposing increased penalties for existing offences based on...