In the Heartlands
Volunteer reveals the animal abuse she sees in her line of work
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Being a volunteer at the House Rabbit Society of Singapore (HRSS), STOMPer Teeny Teh has seen many different kinds of 'cruel' animal abuse. She would like to urge all STOMPers to report animal abuse to the relevant authorities.

The STOMPer tells us in an email to us today (Feb 19):

"In yesterday’s (Feb 18) “Cat abuser gets 10 weeks’ jail” article in The Straits Times, ZamZam Ismail was punished for swinging a cat twice against a wall.

"I applaud the authorities for taking such animal abuse seriously. I would also like to highlight that most animal abuse takes on less obvious forms and are equally cruel.

"In our rescue work, we see all kinds of rabbit abuse – from rabbits that have been kept in cages so small they are unable to even turn around, to those that are left without food and water for days, to those which are left in their own excretions until the acidity burns their fur off (as seen in the picture gallery).

"And of course, the misconception – that setting rabbits “free” (in parks) is doing them a service, not knowing that domesticated rabbits cannot and will not survive in the wild.

"I urge all who witness any forms of animal abuse to report it to the police, AVA or SPCA.

"With a conscious, concerted effort, we can improve the lives of pet animals in Singapore."

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Keywords:  SPCA rabbit animal abuse
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junetan7 said   on 12 Jul, 2010   Report as offensive  
I think Singapore ought to give heavier penalty on animal abusers rather than just fine money and merely few weeks of jail.
vegannut said   on 12 May, 2010   Report as offensive  
I think Singapore should follow in the steps of China which has recently implemented its first animal protection law. For a country notorious for its brutality towards animals such as routinely selling the flesh of dogs, cats, scorpions, starfish, etc on streets to be eaten, it’s a big step for China and its citizens. I must say it’s a relief to read about its new law! Animals feel pain just as much as we do, and deserve to be treated decently. I hope this will be the first step towards greater animal liberation in China! I read this at PETA’s link http://blog.petaasiapacific.com/legislation/chinaanimalprotectionlaw and am glad PETA is helping the animals in China.
chocmintea said   on 24 Feb, 2010   Report as offensive  
agree with wejudgewecriticize. well said.
wejudgewecriticize said   on 22 Feb, 2010   Report as offensive  
Sigh..I really think Spore should have the Animal Cop just like the one in US whereby they attend to animal abuse cases. While States is much bigger comparing to Spore! Sigh, I think the government interest towards animal affairs is not much.

But at the same time I feel relieved that the police has started to take action against (animal abused) reported cases. Perhaps, heavier charges imposed will be better. For 10 wks, he'd be out & (might) repeat the same offenses again.

And also,thumbs up for Stomper to bring up this issue and encourage others to report cases when they see one. As many would rather be oblivious than getting involved. Even to human abuses many would turn a blind eye, much to say for animals.
Soulgirl said   on 20 Feb, 2010   Report as offensive  
Continue to educate public and make a strong statement for those offender... This problem is never stop, only reduce lor. Let save the animals.
showergel said   on 20 Feb, 2010   Report as offensive  
The should have a taste of their own medicine! Somebody should just rip their bloody skin off and see how they feel!
haipaitianxin said   on 20 Feb, 2010   Report as offensive  
I visited a friend recently at queensclose blk 22 n noticed that there's cats which r blinded with only 1 eye left. Apparently someone must have dugged 1 of their eyes out. N as we walked on I noticed more cats around that area also that like. Whoever did this I hope he/she get caught soon.
chanel2.55 said   on 19 Feb, 2010   Report as offensive  
Sad to say,dogs are more humanity than this koffee_shop,pity his/her parents to have such a child.