Updates On 26th Apr 2014

Help stop cruel “Animal Liberation”!

Animal release or ‘fangsheng’ is traditionally conducted on Vesak Day which falls on 13 May 2014. Sadly, animal release continues to take place, throughout the year, but particularly during the Vesak Day period

It is cruel to release animals into the wild. Why?

Often, animals are released into the wrong habitat, causing them to die a painful death. For example, freshwater fishes are released into the sea. Or marine fishes released into the reservoir. Freshwater frogs are sometimes released into the sea. We have also observed shallow water animals (such as clams, snails, crabs) being released in deep water. These will all almost certainly die.

The process of release can be stressful to the animals. Animals bought from shops are often stressed during transportation and religious ceremonies. Many may already be weak or dead upon release. Exhausted released animals may eventually die.

Pets or captive bred animals usually lack the natural skills to survive and may die when released into the wilderness. They may not know how to avoid predators, or find food and shelter.

Released animals that do survive may hurt existing wild animals, and upset the natural balance. They may compete with our native wildlife for shelter and food. Some released animals may eat our native wildlife, or introduce diseases to our wildlife.

Join us in our fight in educating the people around us today!

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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