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FOSTER FEATURE: GLUE TRAP KITTEN

On 24 August 2018, SPCA received a call from a kind member of public who found a sickly-looking kitten in Woodlands. Our Animal Rescue Officer brought the kitten back to SPCA for further examination and treatment. The kitten was only about one month old, and most probably got himself stuck in a glue trap as his fur was extremely sticky. As this kitten was very young, we needed to reach out to fosterers who would be willing to give this kitten a home environment to recuperate in.

We were very thankful to have one of our fosterers, Pearl, take in the kitten. Here is her experience:

When we received the kitten, we saw that he had hairless patches of skin which looked raw and painful. However, this young kitten did not let his traumatic experience get him down! Being a stray, he was not litter-trained but in a mere two days, he learned where his bathroom was. He had a healthy appetite, and was curious and fearless about investigating a new environment, toys, and even humans! Once when I entered the room he was staying in, I was baffled to see that the floor around his water bowl was wet. I wiped the area up, refilled the water bowl and waited. Not long after, I saw him approach the water bowl, but instead of drinking, he put his paw against the bowl and started pushing it so the water splashed around. He was delighted to see the tiny waves in the bowl!

My advice for those who want to be fosterers: It is important to learn the basics of pet care – from feeding to cleaning, playing with them, and keeping them safe. Fostering is not just about loving animals, it is also about saving lives.

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SPCA is always thankful to have fosterers like Pearl, who are willing to put in time and effort into helping us save the lives of these animals. If you are interested in being our fosterer, take a look at our website here: http://www.spca.org.sg/helpus_fosterparent.asp.

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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