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A total of 961 confirmed reports of animal cruelty and welfare concerns were recorded in 2024, the highest in 12 years.
Singapore

Animal cruelty and neglect cases in S’pore hit 12-year high

The crocodile was spotted swimming along and close to the edge of a canal near Yishun Dam.
Singapore

Croc sighted near Yishun Dam – stay calm and back away if you see one

Who taught the birds this?
Singapore

Clever mynas trigger motion sensor to escape mall

Mrs Alice Lim, 88, petting a horse called Friday during its visit to the Villa Francis Home for the Aged in November.
Singapore

Miniature horses bring joy to nursing home residents

SPCA said pet owners and other diners should have mutual respect.
Singapore

Pawrents must consider pets' well-being before taking them on outings

Two rabbits died after it was abandoned in a cage at a washing area in Ang Mo Kio on Dec 3.
Singapore

Rabbits abandoned in Bukit Panjang and Ang Mo Kio

This is the first case in which the National Parks Board prosecuted a buyer for abetting animal smuggling.
Singapore

Dog buyer fined $7k in landmark pet smuggling case

Animal shelters here are currently guided by their own internal practices and standards for the housing, care, and rehoming of animals.
Singapore

AVS calls for public feedback on guidelines for animal shelters

The accident on Dec 2 marked the second case of roadkill involving a sambar deer in 2024.
Singapore

Rider taken to hospital in Mandai Road accident; sambar deer killed

    Ng Boon Siong's bull terrier attacked a dog belonging to a member of the public, resulting in the latter two sustaining injuries.
    Singapore

    Man's unleashed bull terrier attacks again: $4,500 fine

    The accident on Dec 2 marked the second case of roadkill involving a sambar deer in 2024.
    Singapore

    Rider taken to hospital in Mandai Road accident; sambar deer killed

    Ng Boon Siong's bull terrier attacked a dog belonging to a member of the public, resulting in the latter two sustaining injuries.
    Singapore

    Man's unleashed bull terrier attacks again: $4,500 fine

    SPCA had received several reports of the case and escalated them to the Animal & Veterinary Service – which is within NParks – for further action.
    Singapore

    NParks probing video of handler kicking dog on Coney Island

    Seven-year-old jaguar Angel squeezed through an opening zookeepers used to feed it.
    Singapore

    Animals that escaped their homes at the Singapore Zoo

    The monkey is known for its distinctive U-shaped mantle of long white fur that descends from its shoulders and around its back.
    Singapore

    African monkey escapes from zoo, caught in CCK after 6 months

    The bitten arm of Mr. Liu showing noticeable swelling and red patches (left) and the red-black ant that caused the bite (right).
    Singapore

    Ant bite stings man's forearm and creates big welt

    Visitors to Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen discovered its whale shark is a robot.
    World

    Angry visitors slam China aquarium for robot whale shark