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Instantly update yourself on the latest animal welfare developments. Leading animal shelters and rescuers will share news and knowledge with you, consolidated through their blogs and social media pages.
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New Visiting Changes. Again. Due To The Surge In T..
20th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
NEW VISITING CHANGES.. AGAIN. (=^･ｪ･^=)
Due to the surge in the number of Covid cases, and the need to keep everyone safe —all shelter adoption (including weekdays) will now be strictly by appointment only.
If you are keen to adopt, kindly make a booking at: http://bit.ly/SPCABooking
Watch this space for updates. Stay safe, and our animals will see you again soon. 💙
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Symposium 2021 Highlight Vince Cinches, World Anim..
20th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
SYMPOSIUM 2021 HIGHLIGHT: VINCE CINCHES, WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
Farm Animal Welfare
Vince is the International Campaign Manager for Farming at World Animal Protection. When he is not toiling hard to improve the welfare for our farmed animals, he can be found diving in the deep blue, or keeping his hands busy doing some ecological farming.
In his talk, Vince shares about the significance and urgency of farm animal welfare in Asia as we bounce back from the pandemic in a healthier, more humane ...
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Symposium 2021 Highlight Rebecca Cappelli, Acres. ..
19th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
SYMPOSIUM 2021 HIGHLIGHT: REBECCA CAPPELLI, ACRES
A Voice for Animals in Consumerism
An award-winning filmmaker, Rebecca Cappelli works aim to alleviate human and non-human suffering, with focus on how the health of our values are connected not just to our own health, but the health of the planet. Having lived in Asia for over 18 years including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and now Singapore, she has worked with various non-profit organizations including ACRES to empower people to become a li...
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Chowder, I Didnt Brush My Teeth?. Limping Along Bu..
18th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
CHOWDER, I DIDN’T BRUSH MY TEETH?
Limping along Bukit Timah, Chowder was rescued to #SPCASingapore. With his dental health found to be in dire condition—dental scaling, teeth polishing, and removal of rotten teeth were done. He now only has 4 teeth left in his upper jaw. (°ロ°) ! He was also treated for skin infection and a sensitive stomach.
After being left unclaimed and thus likely abandoned, Chowder was fostered out to receive better individual care for his condition. Although estim...
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Symposium 2021 Highlight Kerine Leong, Spca. Ocean..
16th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
SYMPOSIUM 2021 HIGHLIGHT: KERINE LEONG, SPCA
Ocean Noise Pollution
A final year English undergraduate at NTU with a passion for wildlife and writing, Kerine embarked on a research project with SPCA on obscure animal welfare issues that often go under radar; including Ocean Noise Pollution and Bird-Building Collisions. With the constantly evolving landscape of animal welfare, she sees the importance in bringing awareness to less known issues that are often crowded out from the conversation.
Thi...
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Symposium 2021 Highlight Haven King-Nobles, Fish W..
13th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
SYMPOSIUM 2021 HIGHLIGHT: HAVEN KING-NOBLES, FISH WELFARE INITIATIVE
The Secret Life of Fish
Have you ever looked at your dinner and wondered how that fish ended up on your plate? The answer: aquaculture and fish farms. Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. Haven and his international team at Fish Welfare Initiative work hard daily to better the lives of fishes in farms, through research on innovative and practical farming solutions.
Join Haven this 31st July! As the ...
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Glue Trap Kitty. Found Struggling To Escape A Glue..
12th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
GLUE TRAP KITTY
Found struggling to escape a glue trap, kitty had fresh open wounds from the ordeal. The SPCA has long advocated against the use of glue traps due to the harm caused as well as the inadvertent trapping of non-target species. We have rescued many animals from glue traps, and it is a painstaking process to remove the glue from the animals, and not all survive.
Thankfully, glue-trap kitty had its glue-stricken fur cleaned and shaved at the #SPCASingapore, and was finally free from...
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3 More Weeks To Spcas Youth Animal Welfare Symposi..
10th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
3 MORE WEEKS TO SPCA’S YOUTH ANIMAL WELFARE SYMPOSIUM ٩(≧◡≦)۶
Learn more about creating a better world for animals with organisations including Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES), Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), Cat Welfare Society (CWS), Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI), House Rabbit Society Singapore (HRSS), Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS), World Animal Protection (WAP), and #SPCASingapore!
Take a step into the world of animal welfare, and be a part of a communi...
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Youth Animal Welfare Symposium 2021: Towards A Kinder World For Animals
10th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
3 MORE WEEKS TO SPCA’S YOUTH ANIMAL WELFARE SYMPOSIUM ٩(≧◡≦)۶
Learn more about creating a better world for animals with organisations including Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES), Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), Cat Welfare Society (CWS), Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI), House Rabbit Society Singapore (HRSS), Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS), World Animal Protection (WAP), and #SPCASingapore!
Take a step into the world of animal welfare, and be a part of a communi...
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We Are Back. Again. Our Animals Have Been Excitedl..
10th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
WE ARE BACK.. AGAIN! 🐶🐱🐹🐰
Our animals have been excitedly waiting for you to be back, and they can’t wait to meet you!
WEEKDAYS: Walk-ins are now allowed (except Thursday), from 11AM to 3PM. No booking is required.
WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Appointment booking is still compulsory — slots will only be released 7 days beforehand.
Booking page + what to prepare: http://bit.ly/SPCABooking
Adoption gallery: http://spca.org.sg/adoption
SPCA Address: 50 Sungei Tengah Road
To keep...
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Symposium 2021 Highlight Selina Sebastian, Spca. F..
9th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
SYMPOSIUM 2021 HIGHLIGHT: SELINA SEBASTIAN, SPCA
Fighting Cruelty and Promoting Welfare
A long term staff at SPCA, Selina currently manages the Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) team. Fun fact: SPCA is the lead animal welfare group of the programme, and it is all under Selina’s care!
Get together with us this 31st July as Selina introduces the basic principles of animal welfare, and shares about cases of animal cruelty that SPCA has handled. She will also be touching upon Teach With Kindnes...
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Joshua, Fractured Jaw. Found Bleeding From His Mou..
9th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
JOSHUA, FRACTURED JAW
Found bleeding from his mouth at Ang Mo Kio, Joshua was rescued back to #SPCASingapore, and was diagnosed with a fractured jaw. His injury is suspected to be the result of acute trauma. Unable to close his mouth, he was therefore unable to eat and was constantly drooling. His bottom canine was also poking the roof of his mouth. A feeding tube was placed to provide supplementary feeding.
While jaw fracture surgeries are generally complex with low rates of success, our clin...
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Symposium 2021 Highlight Dr Charlene Yeong, Wildli..
4th Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
SYMPOSIUM 2021 HIGHLIGHT: DR CHARLENE YEONG, WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE
Helping keep Native Wildlife safe in Singapore
Dr Charlene Yeong is a veterinarian at Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS). Apart from being part of the team that looks after healthcare in the WRS collection animals, she also oversees rescued native wildlife admissions, treatment and rehabilitation.
With Singapore being home to incredible biodiversity, ensuring a safe future for our wildlife in this urban landscape requires ...
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Happy Tales Sky, I Am Meant To Be. Hi Everypawdy, ..
3rd Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
HAPPY TALES: SKY, I AM MEANT TO BE
Hi everypawdy, my name is Sky! My furmily would always tell me “You’re meant for us from the start”, as I was initially adopted when they first enquired about me, but was soon returned. They lovingly welcomed me home from #SPCASingapore. Diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), but my furmily never stopped caring. They would syringe-feed me, administer my injections (which came with lots of pats and treats!), and diligently brought me to my we...
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Symposium 2021 Highlight Thenuga Vijakumar, Cat We..
1st Jul 2021, by SPCA Singapore
SYMPOSIUM 2021 HIGHLIGHT: THENUGA VIJAKUMAR, CAT WELFARE SOCIETY
Dispute Resolution for Community Cats
As president of the Cat Welfare Society (CWS), Thenuga Vijakumar is highly involved in the organisation’s sterilisation, mediation and education operations. CWS is a charity and Institute of Public Character that advocates for the humane management of cats in Singapore. Their work in sterilisation, mediation, education and advocacy has seen a reduction in impoundment rates for cats; fom 27,5...
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Hugo, Trauma Accident. Found Injured And Limping A..
29th Jun 2021, by SPCA Singapore
HUGO, TRAUMA ACCIDENT
Found injured and limping around Jurong West, Hugo was rescued to #SPCASingapore. X-rays revealed that he had dislocated his left hip, an injury suspected to be caused by traumatic accidents such as fall from height / being hit by a vehicle. Hip surgery was done in-house at SPCA’s Community Animal Clinic, this same surgery would cost between $1,000 - $2,000 in a private vet clinic.
Despite what he went through, Hugo is a sweet boy who would approach you for cuddles, ma...
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Symposium 2021 Highlight Dr Lin Anhui, Animal Vete..
26th Jun 2021, by SPCA Singapore
SYMPOSIUM 2021 HIGHLIGHT: DR LIN ANHUI, ANIMAL & VETERINARY SERVICE
Humane Population Management
Dr Lin Anhui is a veterinarian in the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of the National Parks Board (NParks). Safeguarding animal health and welfare, she manages the Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) programme for stray dogs, as well as their animal shelter.
This 31st July, get to know more about AVS’s nation-wide TNRM programme - a humane, science-based approach to managing the stray...
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