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Animal welfare

Some dogs, cats from Animal Lovers League find new homes

Voices for Animals will take in cats from Animal Lovers League, which has been ordered to leave its premises at The Animal Lodge, on March 27.
Voices for Animals will take in cats from Animal Lovers League, which has been ordered to leave its premises at The Animal Lodge, on March 27.

Physical star Amotti to lead sunrise charity dog walk at Universal Studios Singapore on April 5

South Korean fitness celebrity Amotti will host the 1km charity walk, which runs from 7 to 8.30am on April 5 at Universal Studios Singapore.
South Korean fitness celebrity Amotti will host the 1km charity walk, which runs from 7 to 8.30am on April 5 at Universal Studios Singapore.

Vet Talk

Revolutionary treatment gives dogs with heart disease a second chance

Dogs that underwent Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (Teer), a minimally invasive technique to treat severe mitral valve disease.
Dogs that underwent Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (Teer), a minimally invasive technique to treat severe mitral valve disease.

Baby monkey Punch acclimatising, making new friends at Japan zoo

Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, sits with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, sits with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

Former Fukushima worker devotes life to abandoned pets after nuclear disaster

This picture taken on March 5, 2026 shows former nuclear plant worker Toru Akama feeding cats at his animal shelter in Namie, Fukushima prefecture. Not far from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, former plant worker Toru Akama tends to dozens of pets abandoned after the catastrophe 15 years ago, work he sees as part of his quest for redemption. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) / To go with 'JAPAN-NUCLEAR-ANIMAL-FUKUSHIMA' by Mathias CENA
This picture taken on March 5, 2026 shows former nuclear plant worker Toru Akama feeding cats at his animal shelter in Namie, Fukushima prefecture. Not far from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, former plant worker Toru Akama tends to dozens of pets abandoned after the catastrophe 15 years ago, work he sees as part of his quest for redemption. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) / To go with 'JAPAN-NUCLEAR-ANIMAL-FUKUSHIMA' by Mathias CENA

Stray cat population rises in Sungei Kadut, Tuas despite nationwide sterilisation programme

Cat feeders take turns to feed the  cats left at Sunget Kadut, one of Singapore's oldest industrial estates, after businesses in the timber, furniture, construction and waste management industries moved out.
Cat feeders take turns to feed the  cats left at Sunget Kadut, one of Singapore's oldest industrial estates, after businesses in the timber, furniture, construction and waste management industries moved out.

Microchip reveals racehorse meat served at Turkey soup kitchen: Reports

NParks probing case of two dogs allegedly transported in unsuitable conditions from pet daycare

Kreon was found panting heavily and unresponsive, lying on his stomach.
Kreon was found panting heavily and unresponsive, lying on his stomach.

Punch the baby monkey isn’t being bullied: Japan zoo

Punch, a seven-month-old baby macaque, was abandoned by his mother and shot to stardom after he began clinging to a plush orangutan toy from IKEA for comfort.
Punch, a seven-month-old baby macaque, was abandoned by his mother and shot to stardom after he began clinging to a plush orangutan toy from IKEA for comfort.

Vet Talk

Veterinary Practice Bill: What it is and what it means for pet owners and veterinary professionals

The new Veterinary Practice Bill aims to enhance accountability, animal welfare, and professional quality care.
The new Veterinary Practice Bill aims to enhance accountability, animal welfare, and professional quality care.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.