Updates On 25th May 2018

THINK OF THE ANIMALS THIS VESAK DAY

Every Vesak Day, animals like turtles, fishes, and birds are bought and released in places such as reservoirs, parks, and beaches. Did you know that it is illegal to do so in Singapore?

While the act of mercy release comes with good intention, unfortunately, there are severe negative consequences for both the animals, as well as the ecosystems they are released into. The animals very often do not have the ability to survive in the wild and will likely suffer and die. Ecosystems will suffer damage when animals are introduced indiscriminately. This practice has also resulted in an unscrupulous commercial trade which involves capturing or breeding animals for eventual release.

You can do your part to help raise awareness on this issue by speaking with those involved in this practice, and to report cases of release of animals to the SPCA by calling our hotline at 6287 5355 (ext 9).

For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.spca.org.sg/animalwelfare_details.asp?id=121.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/spcasingapore/photos/a.283797778154..

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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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