Wednesday 29 June 2011

Tuesday 28 June 2011

Saturday 25 June 2011

SPCA Procedures for Lost Pets

In 2008 the SPCA took in 1,052 lost dogs (representing about 41 percent of all dogs taken in).
On average, about 45 percent of lost dogs are claimed back by their owners. The majority of lost dogs we take in do not have any identification on them such as collars with licences/owners’ particulars, or microchips. This means there is no way for us
All pets taken in by the SPCA that are deemed to be 'lost' will be scanned for a microchip, advertised in the 'found' column, Straits Times Classifieds for two consecutive days and kept for one day after that, to enable the owner to come forward to claim their pet. SPCA's Lost and Found service is also advertised in the Lianhe Zaobao twice monthly requesting that people who have lost their pets to call the SPCA.
 to trace the owner.
If no one claims the pet, the SPCA will then consider it for adoption under our usual adoption criteria, which is based on health, temperament, age and availability of space. If the pet is selected for adoption it will be quarantined for ten days prior to being put up for adoption. If the animal does not meet the adoption criteria it will be humanely euthanased.

Tuesday 29 March 2011

How many cats and dogs are abused each year?

      Over a million of them are abused each year.

How many animals are abndoned in every single year?

         The total number of abandoned animals per year is unclear.But in the US more than 10 millions animals are put to death every year.

How many pets are ABANDONED in Singapore?

Each year, 300 000 dogs and cats are abandoned in Italy's streets and parks.                                        

The Singapore Society for the and Prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA) reported that its took in 3002 dogs, 4716 cats and 1314 domestic small animals (rabbits, guinea pig, hamsters etc) in 2007, which add up to an alarming figure of 9487 animals.

Homeless pets


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What cause pet abused?

           Usually a pets is abused when humans feel violated and not in control of their household. The  easy target to take their  anger out on is the family pet. Because they will not fight back, they are targets. An adult might abuse a dog to show their alpha-ness.They might threaten a child by saying " I am going to beat the dog if you don't behave!" or " I might do this to you too!"

Cruelty to animals is a crime

 In Singapore, cruelty to animals is a crime. Under the animals and Birds Act, anyone who is found guilty of such an often  including abandonment of any animals, can be imprisoned for up to 12 months, fined up to $10 000 or both.
 If you observe on act of animal abuse, whether deliberate or unintentional don’t just walk away. Call the SPCA and we will send our Inspector to investigate.
 Help the SPCA help the animals. Express your disapproval. Animal abuse is not just socially unacceptable – it reflects a lack of respect for life itself.                                                                                                              
                                                 

                           The website :http://www.spca.org.sg/stopabuse.html