Animal welfare

Shelter Star of the Month: Meet Asher, a four-year-old Singapore Special

Asher, a four-year-old Singapore Special, is seeking a forever home.

25 cats rescued from Japan mall hit by massive quake, gas explosion

A cat is seen in this handout photo after it and two dozen others were rescued from a cat cafe inside a mall hit by a massive quake on July 28.

Forum: More can be done to protect animals from abuse

‘Grumpy’ Pallas’ kittens on display at Japan zoo

Pallas’ cats are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species.

Your cat is being nice? Think again

Scientists are beginning to think that even seemingly innocent cat behaviour – grooming another cat – might not always be nice.

Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France

A vendor slices a pate of foie gras at a shop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 24, 2026, after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a law banning the production and sale of the French delicacy in the South American country, citing animal cruelty concerns. REUTERS/Aline Massuca

Leopard barges into liquor store in India, mauls worker in terrifying video

A screengrab from a security camera shows a leopard pouncing on 25-year-old salesman Sanjay Gurjar.

Illegal tortoises offered for sale in Singapore on TikTok and Telegram

Those found guilty of illegally importing such species into Singapore can face severe penalties, including fines of up to $100,000 per specimen.

Cat fosterers to be allowed up to six cats in HDB flats under pilot scheme

Alvin Tan, Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry, (third from left) joins visitors as they admire a cat at the Cat’s Day Out on July 18, 2026.

Vet Talk

Thinking of getting a pet rabbit? Here’s what you should know

Dr Cathy Chan with a rabbit patient.

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