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SPCA Singapore News & Blogs
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Spca Clinic Maru. Maru Was Suspected To Have Been ..
17th Jun 2020, by SPCA Singapore
SPCA CLINIC: Maru
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Maru was suspected to have been abandoned. When we took her in, she was anaemic and emaciated. Despite being only 8 months old, she had kidney stones, which could have become complicated kidney disease if left untreated.
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One potential cause of kidney stones could be due to the lack of fresh drinking water. It’s important to change your cat’s water bowl regularly. A cat should drink 60ml/kg per day of water (e.g. a 4k...
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Animal Protection Index Where Should Singapore Sta..
16th Jun 2020, by SPCA Singapore
ANIMAL PROTECTION INDEX: WHERE SHOULD SINGAPORE STAND?
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World Animal Protection, an international animal welfare organisation, have released their latest Animal Protection Index report.
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"The Animal Protection Index (API) ranks 50 countries according to their animal welfare legislation and policy. Countries are assessed on 10 indicators, which cover various categories of animals (i.e. farm animals, animals in cap...
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Baby Girls Update 1,400 Treatment Paid For By Kind..
12th Jun 2020, by SPCA Singapore
BABY GIRL’S UPDATE: $1,400 TREATMENT PAID FOR BY KIND DONORS
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Remember Baby Girl — the cat with the fungal infection (cypotococcus)? We previously shared that she’s on five types of medication and supplements to support her recovery for 5 to 9 months. She was also featured on TV recently (CNA/Channel 5). Video link: http://bit.ly/CNASPCAATG
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After her feature, two kind donors (Calvin & Leslie) reached out to pay for her treatment. They...
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Adoption Spotlight Olive. Olive May Look Like Your..
9th Jun 2020, by SPCA Singapore
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT: OLIVE
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“Olive may look like your neighbourhood’s community cat. But beyond his looks, you will find a fun, loving and playful feline. He even knows how to play fetch with his soft toy and watch TV with you!
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During these months of fostering, I can see that he is quite a lap kitten. After breakfast, he will meow for pats and jump onto your lap to groom himself and take a nap. He will thrive in any household that is wil...
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Adoption Spotlight Abby The Wobbly Cat. Abby Is A ..
8th Jun 2020, by SPCA Singapore
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT: Abby The ‘Wobbly’ Cat
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Abby is a 1-year old community cat we rescued from Punggol in March. She was suspected to have fallen off from a high-rise building, which caused internal bleeding.
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Although she made a miraculous recovery at the SPCA Clinic, she was left with permanent neurological injuries. As a result, she now has head and body tremors and an unstable, “wobbly” gait when she walks. Otherwise, she is healt...
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Adoption Spotlight Baby Boy And Baby Girl Not Hdb ..
5th Jun 2020, by SPCA Singapore
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT: BABY BOY AND BABY GIRL
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Baby Boy (BB) and Baby Girl (BG) were siblings we rescued early this year. They were 2 months old when our staff took them in for foster care. They’ve grown so much in quarantine (probably not the only ones 🙊).
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Girl is demure but more athletic than her brother, easily beating him in sprints. Boy likes to act tough by barking at strangers but he’s a certified mama’s boy who loves attention...
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Appeal For Information - 1,000 Reward. The Spca Is..
3rd Jun 2020, by SPCA Singapore
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - $1,000 REWARD
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The SPCA is investigating a case of suspected pet neglect and abandonment. A male dog, believed to be a Maltese, was found in a blue basket in a severely neglected state outside Pet Lovers Centre at Blk 177 Toa Payoh Central on 31 May 2020, around 9.30am. Despite receiving veterinary treatment, the dog unfortunately passed on the next day.
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The SPCA is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading t...
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Online Adoptions Now Open. Were So Excited To Anno..
2nd Jun 2020, by SPCA Singapore
ONLINE ADOPTIONS NOW OPEN
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We’re so excited to announce that our shelter has reopened for adoptions! 🎉 But for your safety, adoptions will be contactless and done online for now. It’s our first time implementing this new procedure so please bear with us.
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It’s been almost two months and our animals can’t wait to find their forever homes. If you’re ready for a lifetime commitment, swipe for instructions.
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Spca Foster Stories Jellybean. Jane Fostering An A..
30th May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
SPCA FOSTER STORIES: JELLYBEAN
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Jane: Fostering an animal never crossed my mind until a friend shared SPCA’s call for fosterers. It struck me how critical it is to step up and help when you can, especially during this pandemic, so that’s what I did!
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Jellybean is a 12-year-old cross Jack Russell Terrier suffering from Cushing’s Syndrome. When I first saw him, he came across as a little Red Indian chief. He sported a mohawk with a stretc...
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Covid-19 Has Caused A Shortage And Rising Prices O..
29th May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
COVID-19 has caused a shortage and rising prices of medical supplies. At SPCA, we are doing our best to ensure patient care is not compromised, while working with the resources and constraints we have.
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Catch us TONIGHT on Channel 5, 9.30pm, to see how life has been for Dr Chow and team in Singapore’s only community animal clinic with 24/7 rescues.
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Dr Chow, pictured with Baby Girl (cat with a rare fungal infection called cryptococcosis),...
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Spca Rescue Jurong West Kitty Rescue. Noobzai The ..
28th May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
SPCA RESCUE: JURONG WEST KITTY RESCUE
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Noobzai was rescued as a 1-month-old kitten when a member of the public discovered his injured left hind leg. The poor boy‘s skin was torn off and you could even see the tendons and muscles underneath. The injuries were suspected to have been caused by his attempt to break free from a rope tied around his foot.
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After treatment, Noobzai was fostered by a vet nurse working in a private clinic. Over a ...
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Many Of Our Fundraising Events Were Cancelled This..
27th May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
Many of our fundraising events were cancelled this year and we expect a significant drop in income. So we were so excited to hear that Boehringer Ingelheim Singapore chose to donate their Jobs Support Scheme grant to the SPCA and other charities.
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THANK YOU, so much. $50,000 can cover more than 100 emergency surgeries for our community animals. Every year, SPCA’s services require $3 million to run. We are a charity and we depend on public donations to keep our animal...
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Spca Clinic Emergency C-Section Rescue Attempt. On..
23rd May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
SPCA CLINIC: EMERGENCY C-SECTION RESCUE ATTEMPT
On Monday, a community dog was brought in due to difficulty giving birth for at least 12 to 24 hours. A stillborn was stuck in her pelvic canal.
During surgery, we found a total of 5 stillborns. One stillborn that was stuck was physically deformed. All 5 were observed to be too big for the mummy dog. The excessive strain from labour tore the uterus and foetal contents started to leak out. The stillborns were immediately extracted via C-section a...
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Adoption Spotlight Minty. Minty Has Been With Us F..
22nd May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT: MINTY
Minty has been with us for over five years. She was a dog who took time to warm up to new people, but SPCA volunteers have helped her to slowly open up. Sadly, in late 2019, she was diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer with a median survival time of 4 to 6 months. But since then, she has still been going strong.
Her fosterer: “She enjoys attention but wants her own space at times. She loves walks, does well on a leash and watches the world go by with me after a l...
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Help Rescued Animals During Conference Calls. Spca..
21st May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
HELP RESCUED ANIMALS DURING CONFERENCE CALLS
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SPCA adoptions and rehoming are on hold temporarily. But now, more than ever, our shelter animals need every help they can get.
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Support a rescued animal by downloading one of our #BackgroundHomes to use as your conference call (Zoom/Google Meet) background! All pets are guaranteed to be well-behaved in business calls.
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Visit http://backgroundhomes.spca.org.sg to downloa...
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A Day In Spca’s Clinic
18th May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
A DAY IN SPCA’S CLINIC
SPCA runs Singapore’s only non-profit community animal clinic. We shot this video earlier this year, for our biggest clinic fundraiser, a gala dinner scheduled in May. But due to COVID-19, our fundraising events had to be cancelled.
Our teams have been split to work on shifts, 7 days a week. However, we’re still coping with high caseloads and medical supply shortage. We’re also still running 24/7 rescues, cruelty & welfare investigations, and other emergency ser...
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Fb Live With Spca, Today 1230pm. Were Excited For ..
17th May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
FB LIVE WITH SPCA, TODAY @ 1230PM
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We’re excited for all of you to hear from Dr Chow and Alyne (from Dear Alyne) as they discuss questions you have probably been wondering about too.
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Did you know that boredom can lead to behavioural issues some of your pets may have, like chewing on furniture? Dr Chow suggests doing away with food bowls (yes!) and find different ways to provide their meals, such as using food puzzles. To learn other import...
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Foster Stories Baby Girl, Fostered By Spca Staff E..
14th May 2020, by SPCA Singapore
FOSTER STORIES: Baby Girl, fostered by SPCA Staff (Ee Rong)
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SPCA’s education officer, Ee Rong, shares her struggles and joys of being a foster mum to Baby Girl while working from home.
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Baby Girl is a community cat we found with what started as a small wound on her cheek. Our clinic began treatment but the wound still grew bigger and much nastier. The infection also spread, eventually affecting her nose.
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Result...
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