Updates On 19th Sep 2013

We received a call earlier this year in January, asking us to pick up a pet dog for euthanasia. When our Animal Rescue Officer arrived on the scene, he found that the dog had a huge maggot wound on its face. The dog was rushed back to our shelter for treatment and our inspector was alerted. We removed as many of the maggots as we could, and our consultant vet found that the surrounding tissue and bone structures were very badly damaged. Unfortunately, the damage was too severe and we could not save the dog.

We referred the case to the AVA immediately, and are heartened to know that the owner has been prosecuted for his negligence.

If legislation to protect animals is to be effective, it must be adequately enforced. We want the law to work on behalf of the animals, as a deterrent to animal abusers and irresponsible owners. We will continue to push for stronger enforcement of animal welfare legislation, to send the message that animals deserve to live their lives free from pain and suffering.

(Article taken from The Straits Times, 19 September 2013)

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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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