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Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES) News & Blogs
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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Updates On 18th Feb 2015
18th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SINGAPORE’S NATIVE WILDLIFE: MYNAH BIRDS
As you spring clean your home today, have you ever wondered where our wild neighbours call home?
How about one of our most sighted neighbours- the mynah bird! Have you ever wondered what are their homes made of? A place to call home, a mynah bird’s nest consists of a variety of materials. Leaves, grasses, feathers and assorted items of rubbish are commonly used by these industrious birds to build their homes!
Most species of mynah bird are though...
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Updates On 17th Feb 2015
17th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
MEET WALNUT!
Walnut, a red-footed tortoise, was rescued last month after being found wandering around Pasir Ris Park. He was in terrible condition, with necrotic wounds on all four legs. A victim of the illegal exotic pet trade, he was probably illegally smuggled into Singapore to be sold as a pet, then abandoned by his owner.
We are pleased to report that Walnut’s condition and appetite are improving day by day, under the watchful eye of our caregivers, who are giving him lots of TLC and s...
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New York Bans 'Tiger Selfies'
17th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ANIMALS IN THE NEWS: "TIGER SELFIES" BANNED IN NEW YORK CITY!
Did you know that from this month, it is illegal for people in New York to take selfies with big cats? This is great news for the animals, for whom such photography sessions are undoubtedly stressful, and incredibly unnatural. It’s not uncommon for photography animals to be drugged and beaten too. And cubs bred for use as "photo props" may be neglected, mistreated and abandoned when they grow up and can no longer be used.
This ban...
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Updates On 16th Feb 2015
16th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
BIKE – VICTIM OF MOUNTAIN BIKE COLLISION
Bike, a young male long-tailed macaque, was rescued on the 6th of February 2015 at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (Hindhede Bike Trail). He had been hit by a mountain bike. As a result, he suffered lacerations to his head, and a puncture wound on his nose which cut through to his upper lip. Due to the significant impact from the collision, he is still recovering from head trauma. His movements are uncoordinated and it is still uncertain if he will suffer t...
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Updates On 15th Feb 2015
15th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
A THANK YOU WITH A DIFFERENCE!
A lot of the time, we do not have the chance to meet the people who are thanking us. But the nice officers from the MSF (Ministry of Social & Family Development) decided to change things - with a cool twist! This is the special thank you card they sent us (to acknowledge the fact that ACRES welcomes youths doing their Community Service Order to volunteer with us), which literally melted every one of us in ACRES! To the Officers at MSF, you’re very welcome, and T...
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Updates On 15th Feb 2015
15th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THANK YOU, PARVARNE!
Parvarne volunteered at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre for 2 months, from December 2014 to January 2015. She is a cheerful individual whose enthusiasm to help is contagious! Parvarne helped us tremendously in not only providing essential everyday care to the animals, but also assisted with providing veterinary care. We wish Parvarne all the best in her studies, and we look forward to seeing her again!
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Updates On 14th Feb 2015
14th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
WARMTH FOR WALNUT
Happy Valentine's Day to all! As we celebrate this day with our loved one, let us also remember to share some love with the animals too.
From 14th - 28 February, to tie in with the Chinese New Year celebrations, help us improve the lives of rescued animals in our care even further and provide the newcomers with comfortable homes.
One such animal that needs your help right now is Walnut, who suffers severe pain from necrotic wounds on every limb and is undergoing critical ca...
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Updates On 14th Feb 2015
14th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
OUTREACH UPDATE: YOUTHS SPEAKING UP FOR ANIMALS
When was it: 29 Jan 2015
Where did it take place: Tembusu College, National University of Singapore
Who was involved: Passionate learners, Concerned youths, Active listeners
Honoured by the invitation to the Master's Tea at Tembusu College, it was a delightful experience for ACRES to share our views on animal protection issues with the students. That afternoon was filled with in-depth conversations and an engaging Q&A session, about an array of t...
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Updates On 13th Feb 2015
13th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ANIMAL SENTIENCE: WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Why does ACRES exist? Why do we do what we do?
It really comes down to one reason: the fact that animals are sentient beings.
As well as feeling physical sensations such as pain, hunger and discomfort, plenty of evidence supports the notion that many of them experience a whole host of other feelings and emotions, including fear, happiness, grief and empathy, and many more.
However, as humans continue to exploit animals in so many ways, the feelings ...
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23 Ways To Rock Your Vegan Barbecue
12th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
VEGGIE THURSDAY: TRY A VEGGIE BARBEQUE!
With less rainy evenings these days, it's the perfect time of year to host a barbeque!
But how to do a barbeque with no meat?! Believe it or not, it's actually really easy, and there are loads of vegetarian and vegan options out there. For some inspiration, take a look at these great tips!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/deenashanker/recipes-tha t-prove-nobody-barbecues-like-a-vegan#.mvVxZQd2Mn
#ACRES #VeggieThursdaySG #EndAnimalCruelty
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Updates On 11th Feb 2015
11th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
Thanks to your feedback and suggestions, the animal protection movement has grown significantly over the past few years. But there is always room for improvement, and we want to hear from you.
Organised by ACRES and Chong Pang Division, the Chong Pang Public Forum on Animal Protection Policies is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to have your say about the issues that matter to you, give your feedback and suggestions, and pose your questions.
The event features a Public Forum with Mr. K Shanmug...
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Updates On 11th Feb 2015
11th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
OUR WISHLIST FOR 2015: SMALL WISHES THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!
This is a lime butterfly caterpillar whom we found at our ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre; one of the many interesting creatures we are blessed to come across.
Sometimes, it's the smallest things that could eventually become something beautiful.
If you think the contributions you make are small, think again. We have seen small contributions help the animals flourish and blossom and, more often than not, it’s the ones given with t...
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Updates On 9th Feb 2015
9th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
HELP THE MACAQUES HAVE A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE.
Manuka, a young long-tailed macaque, was found badly injured and taking shelter in a backyard. The injuries he had sustained appeared to be due to collision with a vehicle. Despite all our efforts to revive him, he sadly passed away. Not every macaque rescue has a positive ending, but let us recall the successful rescue stories.
In 2013, we managed to rescue, rehabilitate and release Mia, who had suffered a ruptured pelvis, probably due to a coll...
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Updates On 9th Feb 2015
9th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ANIMAL TRIVIA: SUGAR GLIDER
Sugar gliders are amazing little animals. Their scientific name, Petaurus breviceps, translates from Latin as "short-headed rope-dancer", a reference to their canopy acrobatics!
This tiny native of Australia is sadly commonly kept and sold as a pet, and you may see sugar gliders being illegally advertised for sale in Singapore: it is illegal to buy, sell or keep sugar gliders here. Unfortunately, we’ve had to rescue many sugar glider victims of the illegal exotic...
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AN INTERNSHIP WITH A DIFFERENCE!
8th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
How do you spend your holidays? Travelling? Resting at home? Ever thought of contributing your time to help the voiceless, by volunteering at an animal rescue centre?
We would like to introduce 5 vet interns from the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney, who have been interning with us throughout January: Wesley, Nikita, Denise, Sara and Su-en They have all been very helpful and very efficient, and have made a huge difference to the animals!
We wish them all the best in their st...
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Updates On 8th Feb 2015
8th Feb 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
COMPASSION IN ACTION!
So, last week’s #ACRESThanksYou Sunday was about kids, and for this week, we want to showcase the adults! Recently, a beautiful civet – one of Singapore’s most elusive native mammals- decided to bunk in with the Tan family, but he got trapped - probably trying to explore their roof. What heartens us is the compassion Fabian and Elaine had towards the shy animal as, rather than calling a pest control company, they called us to rescue and relocate the civet to a more s...
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