The great news is that they are reconsidering the animal protection laws in Singapore. It is heart wrenching and infuriating to see animals badly treated. I have a few suggestions:
1. Establish minimum living standards for pets e.g. suitable size for cages, daily care routine etc
2. Everyone buying or adopting a pet should be made to sign an undertaking that he/she understands what is needed to keep this pet healthy, and is willing to take up such a commitment. i.e. it ISN'T AN IMPULSE BUY!
3. Pet abandonment should be punishable by fine or jail. This isn't a frivolous suggestion. Pet abandonment is at once cruel and also a hazard to our local ecosystem. Imagine people releasing turtles into our river, for example. These would rapidly reproduce and be threat to native species of water animals!
We don't want to be draconian, but having these laws show people that animal welfare should be respected.
3 comments:
Ack! Blogger problems. Well said, many people just unfortunately see the cute factor and don't weigh the full responsibility of owning a beloved pet.
totally agree with you!
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