Furry Friends Fund 2010

We would like to thank all of you who kindly supported this year's Furry Friends Fund. We are delighted to announce that this fundraiser raised $12,587.35.

We would like to thank our kind sponsor Pantry Magic, Holland Village for once again covering the cost of the tins and printing of tin labels and to our volunteer Monica Sionosa for designing the flyer and tin label.

The funds raised will go towards SPCA's animal welfare services. We look forward to your kind participation in our 2011 Furry Friends Fund project.



One Busy Day in the SPCA

Read what happened in the life of SPCA in one busy day (June 2010)! Click here.



SPCA's Charity Premiere Screening of Cats and Dogs

Movie premiere date has been re-scheduled. Watch this space closely for the latest update on this fundraising event!



Needed: Singaporeans to do a survey on cat ownership and management!

Conducted by Monash University's School of Psychology and Psychiatry, the objective of this survey is to determine the attitudes of Singaporean residents towards cat ownership and management. Information gained from this survey may be published in a scientific journal and may also be used to assist future policy and legislative decisions on domestic pet and stray animal management strategies in Singapore. Participants remain anonymous and the results of this study will be published on this website. Please participate in this survey so that a better understanding of Singaporean attitudes towards cats may be obtained. Thank you.

To start doing the survey, click here.



Be among 4 lucky pet owners to have your Wish Granted

Click here to find out more!



Whalewatch - Help End this Cruel Slaughter

April marks the start of whaling season, when the barbaric slaughter of whales is carried out in Norwegian waters. This year, up to 1,286 minke whales will die from exploding harpoon and rifle wounds. Norway needs to know this is unacceptable, NOW. Don't stand by. Sign this petition to tell Norway's Prime Minister to end this cruel slaughter.

Thanks to Whalewatch groups in Norway, the Government is now aware of domestic opposition to their whaling policy, however we want to show the Norwegian government that there is also global opposition which supports this - they have frequently claimed that they do not receive international criticism on this issue.

Whalewatch is a network led by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the steering body consists of the world's leading whale protection organisations. The network organises local rallies, produces up to date information, and observes the meetings of the International Whaling Commission (IWC). In partnership with the local organisations worldwide, the network raises public awareness of the inherent cruelty involved in all of modern day whaling activities and the threat to the international ban on commercial whaling. The objective of the global campaign is to maintain the International Whaling Commission (IWC) ban on commercial whaling for the foreseeable future by focusing on the severe welfare problems inherent in all whaling activities.



Help Needed for SPCA's New Building

The SPCA is now in the planning stages for its move from Mt. Vernon in 2012. Qualified people are needed to make up our technical team for the new building sub-committee.

If you are an M & E engineer, Civil and Structural Engineer, or know of someone who would be willing to lend their expertise in that field to our team, please contact Deirdre Moss during office hours at the SPCA 62875355 ext. 12.

Sign your doggy up for Canine Education @ SPCA!

If you would like to sign your dog (adopted from the SPCA) up for Canine Education @ SPCA's obedience class, please click here to read more.



Kudos to NTUC Fairprice

SPCA wrote to NTUC Fairprice Managing Director, Mr Seah Kian Peng (MP for Marine Parade GRC) to inform him about the kittens stuck on the glue board traps. He agreed with SPCA that glue board traps are cruel and arranged for this product to be removed from the shelves of all NTUC Fairprice supermarkets. The SPCA thanks Mr Seah for his prompt action and for helping the animals.

Kittens stuck on glue board traps
In August in separate incidences, two kittens were found stuck on glue board traps (which were set up to catch rats) in the Bugis area. Both kittens were covered extensively in glue (including their face and mouth area). Euthanasia was recommended by the consulting veterinarian in each case to prevent further suffering.



Shark's fin off the menu at Fairmont Hotel

Since January 2009, the Fairmont Hotel Singapore has ceased to serve and offer shark's fin soup to its diners at Szechuan Court and guests at Raffles City Convention Centre. The hotel aims to educate consumers on the cruelty involved in the production of shark's fin soup, whilst offering alternative dishes to customers.

Fairmont's Regional Vice-President for Asia and General Manager for Fairmont Singapore, Ian Wilson said "As we take shark's fin out of our menus, we are doing our little share in slowing down the further depletion of this endangered rulers of the deep blue sea. The power of each of our guest's culinary choice and the alternative selection that we provide can make a difference in the battle to save the planet's highly- fragile food chain."

SPCA was invited by the Fairmont Hotel Singapore to collaborate on its specially-designed brochure, "Make our Culinary Choice a Responsible Choice" by providing the write-up on the cruelty involved in the shark's fin trade. It is hoped that other hotels and restaurants will follow after this commendable initiative by Fairmont Hotel Singapore.

To read more about what we have to say about cruel foods such as shark's fin, please click here.