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.

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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