Why Pet Abandonment Is Rising: What Happens When You Give Up Your Pet? | Talking Point

[@sleepy_dobe]

To all potential pet owners, please please please.......don't buy. Please check with all the shelters in your area before you buy a new pet. There might be a pet in one of the shelters that would be suitable for you. You never know. If you give them love, once they feel safe with you, you will get it back from them tenfold. I adopted my dog over a decade ago from the SPCA, and he was such a loving boy after the first couple of months of adjustment. He stayed with me until the last day of his life on earth, 8th Dec 2022. There was nothing else the vet could do for him. He would have turned 15 if he had lived another 3 months. I still think of him everyday. I don't understand how pet owners can give up or worse, abandon, their pets. They're not just animals, not just pets. Once you bring them home, they become a family member. They spend all their time with you and your family, they love you unconditionally, they're happy when they see you're happy, and they feel it too when you're sad. And they're dependent on you for everything they need. To them, you're their everything.

[@wansworld27]

Alot of potential non-actual animal lovers just want pets for status...be wary of those kinds who only look at breeds. Those type of people should never own a pet.

[@Fenrispro]

yes adopt don't shop

[@evolution8662]

Oh.. You make me so sad......

[@davidlee3806]

Weekly visits and learning how to help these creatures should be in every school's CCA program. This solves manpower shortage problems and nurtures a beautiful generation of compassionate Singaporeans.

[@Makisetutuloo]

We need to track down illegal pet breeders to stop the problem at the root. A pet is a commitment, not a toy. People who abandoned pets are folks who didn't do their research beforehand and don't realise how much time and money you need to commit to owning an pet for life. The cost of check-ups, vaccinations, medications and senior care is not small. If people just want something cute but don't want to commit time or money into its care, then they should get a cactus. Not a pet.

[@Fenrispro]

such as puppy mills yea?

[@laurataylor29]

Truth..and FACTS. First hand experience with this. The Trauma..Horror for people having to put down something like a whole tray of Kittens..Puppies. Older much loved pets by the children. of aging Parents. it's adopting a Child to the age of 7 or so..then going I'm sorry we're Returning you..too sad for words. I'm not a fan of people..

[@zenniz1992]

The root cause is not the illegal pet breeder, it is the demand, the people who buy them. If there is no demand, there will be no supply.

[@lauratanln]

It's no use tracking the breeders because when there's demand, there will be supply. So ban advertisements of cute of fluffy animals to reduce the demand for the trade of the vulnerable.

[@MotherAotearoa]

My little lovely sweet Minka (cat) was surrendered to a shelter 5 yrs ago in New Zealand, after being rehomed for several times (even 6 times). When my husband and I adopted her, she was very anxious, aggressive and distant. Even at one time, she attacked me and bit me near my left eye. BUT love is unconditional, we got a pet psychiatrist specialist, who helped us into understanding and managing a special needs pet. From there onwards and with lots of love and patience, Minka changed into a new cat, understanding all her needs, we could give her a better life with what we have. And nowadays, at her final years (she is not eating a lot), we are pampering her a lot as much we can. We are seizing every day with her, she's our Little Princess ❤

[@studio118]

💗👍🐾🐾🐾

[@sunmaywmu]

Crack down on backyard breeders, limit sale of pets at petshops, provide more support, funding and aid to animal shelters, and finally, change the law from pets being one's 'property' to having rights

[@chooteckseng3019]

I used to work in shelter , 90% abandoned dogs or cats are stray and not from breeder because it’s not a pedigree cat or dog . Which means the real issue is not about breeder or petshops .

[@sunmaywmu]

@chooteckseng3019 I'm not familiar with cats and dogs, but backyard breeders for small pets is problematic (hammies, piggies and bunnies)

[@inkfish123456]

Thanks to Diana Ser for bringing a lot of good talking points. This is heartbreaking. Don't buy if you can't commit for life. So sad for the abandoned dog/cat.

[@mstammyn]

Sad to watch this episode. I am a furmom myself, and i adopted my boy from a vet when the mom dog died after giving birth, the owner didn't come back for the dog and the puppies were up for adoption. Out of 8 puppies, only 5 survived and by the time I went to the vet, only 2 puppies left for adoption. I wish i could hv adopted both puppies that time but i knew how much it will costs me and how much time i needed to spend, so i only could afford to adopt 1. My boy is now 8 yrs old this year, a mixed poodle and schnauzer. I still wonder till this day what happened to the other puppy that i didn't adopt 🥲😭 But it's the best decision I've made to adopt my boy. You really need to take time to train, take them for walks, vet for the regular vaccines etc. It's like a commitment that you need to stick to till the end of their lives. Dogs don't live very long, so to them, you're their everything. Please think 100 times before buying. Don't shop but adopt instead 🙏🏻

[@Asdfgh681]

Make Singapore a much more pet-friendly country where you can bring your pet everywhere like family.. maybe this will instill in people that pets are not just objects at home

[@lauratanln]

There are many people who are afraid of animals or allergic to them. It's inconsiderate to bring animals in public transport.

[@lauratanln]

Advertisements of cute animals for selling like slaves should be banned.

[@MrSilverfish12]

I blame instagram and social media for making this problem worse. People watch a nice tiktok and think oh I´ll get a nice cat to take nice pictures with. Realize it needs actual care and attention, then give them up for adoption, poor things. Social media has made a lot of people very brainless.

[@sohfihamid4164]

why don't blame irresponsible human beings. What a dumb opinion !

[@anothercatlady26]

I agree!

[@lauratanln]

This is done by sellers on purpose to increase the demand. It's a form of advertisement that brainwash people that animals are for entertainment.

[@daylilyspirit]

Thanks for covering this topic, CNA! A lot more can be done indeed. There are also a lot of people giving up bunnies or ill-treating them. Bunnies are domesticated rabbits and not wild rabbits so they cannot survive out there at all. They don't make sounds that can attract attention when they need help. I once asked a pet shop staff what breed is this particular bunny in a cage, and he answered the wrong breed, plus the cage was too small for it. It barely had any space to hop. Pet shops are profit-driven so they just want to sell the pet for the money and not think too much about it.

[@lauratanln]

Buying pets is actually supporting cruelty. Especially how the animals are force bred using tools and instruments.

[@PinkyPiuer]

Somewhere around 2012 they send out little activity sheets that included the msg like”adopt, don’t shop”. My kids received one from their kindergarten. To this day they remember. I think that’s very effective. But too bad they stopped giving out those. I think they should continue the activity sheets. Changing the mindset of the new generation is very important.

[@cheehiong]

Pet shops are facing a conflict of interest in selling pets as its their "inventory". The longer the pet stays with them, the more in maintenance. And after crossing a certain age, it gets exponentially harder to sell - ie. after being full grown, harder to train and their personalities are more fixed.

[@lauratanln]

They should not and would not breed animals to sell then. When the buying stops, the breeding will too.

[@tsubakilee1728]

Hamsters also need to be brought to the light. Their tend to be neglected because they are small 'cheap' pets. It is untrue. Same as other pets, they need to be treated with love too!

[@lauratanln]

Life is dear to all animals, as it is for each one of us. There's no price to lives, only people put the price.

[@deb681]

What is happening in our society? A pet is for life. Adopt the animal - do not buy. Please be a responsible pet owner

[@sunnygal12345]

the problem is not buying or adopting, if people don't abandon in the first place, there will be no aminals waiting to be adopted cos all pets will have a loving home.

[@chooteckseng3019]

90% of the animals that are abandoned actually strays ( not pedigree ) that are being adopted . And a lot of them have behaviour problems and health issue .

[@shaunlepaks5370]

You should know adopting pets doesn't mean you're responsible. Lots go back to shelters because their adopters are still impulsive folks who later realise they cannot bear the responsibility. Furthermore, pets with behavioural problems, like Ace, are more likely returned because very few adopters are experienced enough to safely manage him.

[@lauratanln]

​​@@sunnygal12345This is not true as the animals can grow old, grow sick and have disabilities just like people. Only when people stop buying, the breeding will stop then there will be less abandonment, neglect and abuse cases.

[@ollieolive8933]

We also need stricter laws against backyard breeders. There are tons out there.

[@sunnygal12345]

The Singapore government needs to address certain things. Why are pets not allowed on public transportation? Why are pet owners turned away by cabs/grab drivers even in times of emergency?

[@MSmudgedInk]

Pets should be allowed on public transport. Maybe have like a separate carriage for animals & people who don’t mind being surrounded by pets.

[@hazelco8622]

So agree! Dog‘s groomer is far! Mine is 7 kg (just the right size), a mini poodle, no shed no dander, no noise (does not bark) in a medium duffel type dog carrier, not easy even with padded shoulder and hand straps, but a must. (US made, for American airline cabin). We travel very early, to avoid human rush hour. Going home is against the traffic, so it is just as fast. The duffel is expandable on one side for his comfort when inside a vehicle or vet waiting room (our vet is walk distance).

[@lauratanln]

​@@MSmudgedInkyou can do so with private transport. If you keep pets you should be prepared that public transport is also shared by people afraid of or allergic to animals.

[@lauratanln]

Pets should not be allowed on public transport because some people are afraid of animals, some are allergic. Unless you're willing to pay for those people's treatment for allergies? For taxis and grab, they need to do extra work of cleaning up the car and the air inside so they demand higher charge just like you would too if you're the driver.

[@miklee4834]

I am so sorry for all the abandoned pets.

[@lauratanln]

There are also badly neglected and abused pets and other animals.

[@SS-sv5um]

There was an article last feb in Strait times about cats in a pet cafe being rehomed after signs of compromised welfare… Please also touch on this topic as well

[@NupplesRampage]

We need to impose harsher penalties on such abandonment cases. Higher fines and a possible ban with a tracking system. Also, I see potential in making an animal sanctuary for tourism. Similar to how Japan has those animal parks and Turkey with all the free roams.

[@fanfang0]

The pet declaration form is jus formality. Pet shops jus scroll thru the form so quickly and told me to sign. No proper briefing no care education. They jus wan the sales.

[@simplyme3306]

their eyes look so sad😢

[@snailmale]

Pet shelters also make it difficult to adopt. It makes sense to screen adopters, but as it stands, they simply dont welcome people to even visit or see the animals. You need to make appointments, choose online, etc. In the past, you could just go to spca and see which dog vibes with you. But not anymore.

[@John_Smith_86]

Probably cost cutting

[@emilia2411]

not enough volunteers!! Or you can attend the adoption drives and pet events that come up every few months.

[@nava284]

if your not willing to go for the extra mile to own a pet than more likely you give up easier.

[@rashminable]

Such a valid point. Thankfully when we adopted our dog from SPCA 5 years ago, it was still pretty straight forward. But we too felt that the other centres had unnecessarily cumbersome processes in place. We were so lucky to get our dog from SPCA ❤

[@clarencelimdeyue694]

The seemingly cumbersome process is because due to past experiences with adopters that eventually return the dog, hence the rigorous procedures which I understand may put off potential adopters. It’s coming from a point to make sure the family do keep the dog. Speaking from a perspective as a volunteer who helps to rehome dogs

[@lausukyi3735]

Shld strengthen and look into animal welfare...especially abandoned cat case increased. Authority pls do more on this 🙏

[@vidyanair123]

Remember when covid hit and people had to stay home and got lonely? They adopted/bought pets. Now that life is getting busy for some people again, they are quitting on their pets. Really sad. They're treated like our temporary companions

[@tallibethau7713]

This brings tears to my eyes. I'm looking at my cat sleeping on the other end of the couch as I am typing this. I hope there will never come a day that I have to give him up for any reason at all. If it happens that I really cannot afford his medical bills in the future, I'll probably do some kind of hospice care at home so that he can die by my side. Euthanasia will be the very, very last resort if he is in a lot of pain. If I were to die or get sick, I hope those will only happen after him so I can take care of him till the end of his life. Will work hard to make sure I have the financial means to care for him. Otherwise, we'll just switch to cheaper cat food lol. May both of us stay healthy of course. I believe that you should take care of your pet for life. Hence, I thought hard and long before bringing him home. He was a semi-feral stray that I used to feed. So here I am having my very own first pet at 40. Thank you, CNA for making this documentary to raise awareness about this issue.

[@clt2744]

BRAVO ❤ to everything u said

[@tallibethau7713]

@@clt2744 I really do hope I am healthy throughout his lifetime and live longer than him🙏

[@stephenthorpe6238]

I just spent a week nursing a house full of rescue cats back to health after losing 3 kittens. We still don't know what the illness was, but the hardest part is over. (We think it was probably parvo after I fostered kittens for a rescue) I called every rescue in the metro area including the Humane Society, for help. I just needed one of them to be seen by a vet. No one helped. No one. I'll never donate to a rescue in Oklahoma again. They failed us. I used to donate every month. Never again. Yes, I'm angry.

[@tallibethau7713]

​@@stephenthorpe6238 I'm so sorry that happened to you. And thank you for your kindness and patience towards those poor kitties. They are so lucky to have met you. I experienced something similar too, although not as severe. Reached out to two animal rescues in my locality but all they gave was just some advice online. Everything was still on me even though I offered to sponsor the cats that I requested them to help catch for TNR. And one of those is an organization specifically for TNR too. Even those replies took a long time. They basically just told me to bring the cats over to the vet clinic they're affiliated with and that's it. I reached out to them exactly because I didn't know the best way to trap those cats, and they told me to catch them myself. Having said that, I understand they must be overwhelmed with other rescue duties but still, it was a very bad feeling so I understand how you feel.

[@huiyingtanyayap]

Buy a pet is wrong and abandon them after that is evil . It is heart breaking to watch at the video of Ace . I hope ace get adopted he is so sweet ! If I don’t have 2 mongrels myself I will take Ace. Adopt don’t shop !!

[@John_Smith_86]

He bites

[@Seashellspirals]

@@John_Smith_86animals won’t bite for no reason.

[@John_Smith_86]

@@Seashellspirals Sure. A trival reason is still a reason. But usually people don't like to be bitten by a violent animal, that SPCA itself is labelling as such on its website. And indicating that only trained and experienced people should adopt them

[@bobafett5757]

​@@Seashellspirals Biting is wrong and you dont need a reason for that

[@lisamcfarland2523]

Most dogs that are taken to shelters or end up in shelters are there because of their owners, dogs do the best they can with the info the owners give them. If your dog is chewing up your furniture, shoes, carpet etc,, that's your fault. If your dog is going potty in your house,, that's your fault. If your dog doesn't mind,, that's your fault. DOGS NEED EXERCISE, correct training, EXERCISE, patience, EXERCISE, consistency, EXERCISE , love, and Exercise. A tired pup is a good pup. Be honest with yourself about how much time you actually have to give a dog to give it all the things they require BEFORE you get one, research the breed you think you want BEFORE you get one. It's heartbreaking seeing all these beautiful animals that are in shelters because their humans gave up on them, 6 million pets every year end up in shelters in America. HEARTBREAKING! 6 MILLION EVERY YEAR, THINK ABOUT THAT NUMBER BEFORE YOU BREED YOUR DOG, BEFORE YOU BUY A DOG, BEFORE YOU SPEND THOUSANDS ON A DOG GO TO THE SHELTERS OR RESCUES THEY HAVE EVERY BREED YOU COULD EVER WANT, AND DON'T GET HIGH ENERGY BREEDS IF YOU LIKE TO SIT AND WATCH TV. OR PLAY VIDEO GAMES MOST THE DAY, EXERCISE IS SUPER IMPORTANT FOR DOGS SO IF YOU Aren't going to give your dog lots of ways to get their energy out, they will find a way to get it out,, by chewing, barking, destroying stuff, etc. Dogs are forever, they are not just until! Until you have a baby or until you move or until your new boyfriend/ girlfriend doesn't like your dog or until he chews up something. Or until you suddenly don't have the time . They feel the same pain , and heartache people do and the way people just discard them is horrific and it needs to so Stop. I have 5 rescues and they are the sweetest pups, and they are purebred dogs that other people spent alot of money on to just give them up when it got to be to"hard" or "time consuming" or whatever the excuse is. Dogs should be family members and should be treated as such for their entire life.

[@michellelee4843]

It's heartbreaking to see the cats and dogs like this ( the brown dog looks so sad and fearful )😢

[@leohidayat6811]

Unfortunately that some people buy pets as they buy cars, to show off, and if the trend of certain pet or breed is over, they abandon them.

[@lauratanln]

People buy pets as status symbols or as live toys. This only means the animals suffer from hidden and unseen ways.

[@drhannah8525]

Thanks for highlighting this. The core issue is really the way we see animals- as inferior to us, for us to pick and choose for food or companionship, to breed for cute but harmful characteristics and ergo to be easily discarded when they no longer serve their purpose. For example, munchkins get arthritis easily, persians have eye and nose issues due to their flat faces. Cute, sure, but morally and ethically an inexcusable act of cruelty to continue breeding them, and then selling these actual lives for a dollar sum. 🤮

[@John_Smith_86]

Nah. Unless yu are vegan

[@drhannah8525]

@@John_Smith_86 I am. lol. I've followed the logic and came to a conclusion and changed my life to live according to my values. Just thought I wouldn't mention it cos that's the usual charge against my people, yes? That we shove our veganism down the rest of your throats?

[@sfbefbefwfvwfvsf2722]

the problem is a lot people buy small pets for their cuteness

[@lauratanln]

All due to advertising in social media, videos etc.

[@class6aa]

It’s almost impossible to get a pet from reputable breeders in Singapore.

[@JamesC-b9k]

Apprearences is very important in these days. Even for animals.

[@weitingyeo6268]

Watching this just made me feel sad. I hope Ace will be adopted soon.

[@ramadhanramlan]

This docu is so painful to watch 😢 Tq cna for such insightful episode

[@lauratanln]

Advertisements including social media showing cute and fluffy pets should be restricted to reduce the demand for trading of these sentient beings.

[@lauratanln]

You should see how pets are force bred to create cute babies for sale. It's much worse.

[@Jeff1255]

Singapore vet cost too expensive. Can be more expensive than humans medical bill. I have dogs overseas and their medical bills are like 10x lower there.

[@clt2744]

High vet fees is no excuse for pet abandonment. Cant afford to pay the vet fees? Then don't own a pet!

[@estherliew8695]

Technically vet bills in Malaysia might be reasonable come to think about it. I adopted one and imagine acupuncture + laser treatment + ultrasound + consultation and 4-5 types medication (antibiotic & anti-inflammatory medicine & liver medication) cost RM523. This is the cost for having a senior dog and this cost excludes veterinary prescription diet. Consultation vet fees within Klang valley cost RM40- RM100 (depending on what kind of consultation and their specialization). Singapore if you calculate dollar to dollar is definitely way more expensive.

[@lauratanln]

Some overseas vets are not even qualified. Especially when laws and enforcement is lax, there are fake ones.

[@lauratanln]

​@@estherliew8695the expertise is different though.

[@estherliew8695]

@@lauratanln yes I agree but still if you compare Singapore and Malaysia, vet bills in Malaysia is still cheaper even with regards to their expertise and my dog was bitten by a huge dog and guess how much after the surgery and the cost (include scaling since he was under GA) that time cost close to RM800.00 but of course after Covid it has increased ( currently maybe average RM1.5k) but not so exorbitant even a severe spinal surgery for dogs in Malaysia cost RM5k-RM6k ( not just only the surgery but the medication and etc) Veterinary bills in Singapore is just over rooftop.

[@clymcel]

Thanks CNA Insider for covering important topics such as this! Hopefully it will encourage more people to adopt and not shop. Now, the next thing would be to address the new cat ownership rules to ensure cat owners not just microchip and register, but also sterilise/spay earlier rather than later... (isn't one of the main issues being to catch illegal breeders and prevent further increase of the cat population, rather than simply microchipping/registration..? 🤔)

[@lemonade708]

The fear of incurring a sudden high vet bill is one of the main reasons that's putting off many animals lovers from wanting to rescue an animal from one of these shelters.

[@emilia2411]

you can get a high vet bill from the animals you purchase too. Retrieveres with back and leg issues, corgis with organ problems, doggies eating something wrong and needing emergency surgery. It happens to all animals not just shelters. Actually mutts are healthier than pure-bred/ in-bred/ BB-bred

[@lemonade708]

@@emilia2411 Exactly. I wasn’t comparing rescues vs purchases by the way. It’s just that as a whole, vet bills can be prohibitive. Seeing so many animals that need rescuing tugs at heartstrings but one needs to be sure that you can commit financially to the pet before adopting.

[@frangrowl9012]

Vet bills are high ngl. i rescued 4 community cats and one of them was later found to have a liver mass. The tests and medications alone cost way more than the vet bills for the other 3. Poor Teddy struggled with the pills everyday and lived for about 6 months before succumbing to internal bleeding. I have no regrets adopting him but i can understand why there is hesitancy to adopt rescues

[@lauratanln]

True animal lovers think from the perspective of the animals. Buying from a "reputable breeder" does not guarantee there will be no health problems or conditions.

[@gekngotan8338]

@@lemonade708if you love your pet like a family member you wouldn’t count your dollars to this extent. Money cannot buy The joy and bond of a pet.

[@timetreasures557]

When the buying is restricted, regulated with serious penalties, the issue has to improve

[@elizam6091]

I love animals. Treating your pet as a member of the family enriches life and taking care of pet chores is less stressful. Its unimaginable to send them away and for offenders or severe cases, these irresponsible owners should be prohibited from owning pets or sentenced to jail. Parents and schools too can teach children to love animals .

[@jwcas318]

There was a CNA article that says you need at least 20K in the bank before you can consider getting pet due to all the hidden costs. People need to factor that in before getitng a pet. 😢😢😢

[@lindavanhook8684]

2:56 places that have animals for adoption need to make it a lot easier for people to see and adopt animals.

[@judygregoire5473]

I wish I was rich and I wish I was a veterinarian cuz I would do everything free. I totally agree with veterinarian causes outrageous and if they would be like the older days for the pet and sometimes just help somebody out and just do their service free and just the cost of the equipment. That's how the older vets used to be back in the days but bets nowadays all they think about is making a buck or two or three or four and the heck with the pet or the animal

[@Raiith]

I knew it.A lot of people abandoned their pet dogs.Dogs are mischievous and naughty.My work colleague a senior old men told me the other day he is blinded on the left side of his eyes cos his dog scratch his eyes during playtime.He is permanently blind on his left eyes and went to NUH but they cant do anything.

[@FireFoxGaming56]

So sad. These poor creatures deserve love and a family.😢

[@tangbridgette7172]

Ppl buy them as presents for kids, girlfriends, spouses etc..... And when things happen like ....oh...... allergy, newborn babies, moving houses, they dump the pets. What comes around, goes around.

[@ganhaithong2097]

Animals are intelligent but innocent. Our humans are one to blame committed sins, with No responsibility, cruelty, abusing n heartless towards their fateful companion. . Is a shame of our humans behavier. Singapore 🇸🇬 government need give more support to those cats n dogs shelter. Educate our people to be more responsible towards their fateful companion. 🙏💕🐕🐩🐈

[@michellelee4843]

I hate backyard breeders,they are major contributors to all the sufferings

[@whitegoldkat]

and irresponsible pet owners too 🥺

[@michellelee4843]

@@whitegoldkat yes,they are equally as bad

[@lauratanln]

This is not true. All breeders breed animals for profits at the lowest possible costs. So animals tend to suffer to cut costs. Especially when they're forced bred, which you should find out how.

[@priyankamishra1197]

Well being a dog rescuer from last 10 years myself ....we get 4..5 calls a day suddenly when owner's decide they can't keep their pet anymore for no particular reason.....we find them abandoned on streets ...which has made us to take care of over 40 dogs at present....but we don't keep them in kennel....we simply took them to our home and shelter where they all have their own room and lots of friends 😅

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

Look around… after awhile they just ask their maid to walk the dog. That pretty sums up how it is here 😂

[@chooteckseng3019]

If you notice those abandoned pets , high chances that they are being adopted in shelter ( most are strays cats that have temperament problem or behaviour issues ) your report is not very reliable. I used to work in shelter 90 percents of the pets are stray and not pedigree ( meaning not from breeders ) . Imagine if you buy a 7k dog or cat would u dump them on the street ? Same like if u buy an expensive luxury item will you throw them on the street ?

[@NinaNarratesUntoldStories]

I took in a stray kitten from the streets of Bangkok and never left her behind until her dying moment at the age of 15 due to the negligent of the Singapore vet. My 2 other dogs were also adopted and one lived until 16 and my other one is now 18. I've spend 10's of thousands of dollars to relocate them to Paris, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Paris, Singapore for work and would never think twice about abandoning them just because I didn't pay for them. My issue is that, out of the 7 countries I have lived in, the quality of vet care and availability of specialist is the word (only one cardiologist in the country), and there are extortionist vet who would fail to inform you of risks of certain procedures which is how a consult for a second opinion with a specialist at the most expensive hospital led to the demise of my most beloved cat.

[@itzSoonz]

2:44 her tone changed, his reaction spiked up haha

[@2129hours]

I don’t understand why people couldn’t do some research when they thought of buying a pet. Information is at our fingertips nowadays as compared to last time. I recently adopted a rabbit from an owner who didn’t want. I worked in a pet shop before and handled rabbit. Even so, I did my research on rabbit care. Wanted a cat but I wouldn’t dare as I have not cat proof my house. Although the pet seller should do their due diligence to inform the buyer about the care and cost might be involved but still, information is there if you want it.

[@KingAfendiGodAfendi-oq9my]

If you can't take care of your pet for live to show that you can't tak of your family for live 🤬😔😠

[@tiffanyyeoh5793]

sale of pets to be consider illegal ? All those who want to purchase new pets to self-declare their annual income ? Imposed heavy punishments..to serve 100hrs volunteering work at SPCA, etc? New pets will also get sick one day, grow old and passed away.

[@lauratanln]

As long as there is high demand due to advertising on social media through "cute videos", there will be supply, legal or illegal. Such videos and advertising should be curbed first.

[@shurinhaha]

To those who abandon their pets... imagine how you would feel if you were a child and your parents abandoned you, and you have to live in a cramped sad place waiting for death. I'm not animal lover but I'm so angry! You guys will pay for it someday. Also, if you don't have enough money (or are too selfish to spend on your pet/get some extra job -- don't GET ONE). (I know of a couple of people who just really had to give their pets up. The effort they made to find their pets new owners was TREMENDOUS. So don't say you had no choice.)

[@redwings1974]

If only the rules are made compulsory for people who adopts a pet. It’s hard to find suitable owners to adopt. Living creatures need love too. They may not speak human language, but they know when you’re down or sad.

[@liyeechee3206]

Educate from young. Conduct talks in schools.

[@Fenrispro]

I missed this segment. this sucks, those of us who really love and want pets cant have yet these cold blooded ppl abandon them?!!

[@worldbiss1831]

Obviously the Primary issue is the High Cost of sending Dogs to Vets for treatment. Unfortunately there is no subsidies during this stage to defray cost of medical treatment..Sad to say..

[@lauratanln]

Subsidies will lead to a higher demand for pets and their force breeding. Please check out how animals are force bred using instruments.

[@kookmania1405]

Pet owners should do their own research before purchasing a dog.

[@loliloso]

a very bad idea to conduct an interview while the interviewee is driving.

[@jennifer-oc6io]

Why don’t the public adopt instead

[@emilia2411]

Did you adopt?

[@Wazzit2ya]

Poor animals. New pet owners want pets but those pets lifespan is more than 10 years. Cannot tahan it and sees it as financial burden so abandoned them. Should start with short lifespan pets such as hamsters etc. Lack of research does this too.

[@Findingsunshiness]

Sry but the "ambulance" is not an ambulance that you think of. The company need to stop calling their vehicle an ambulance because it's not. Some ppl in the community question their legitamcy especially on their qualifications. Mentioned in website trained by vets. But there are zero endorsement. So essentially anyone with pet cpr and first aid can run such emergency service?

[@Findingsunshiness]

You shouldn't paste on your van animal ambulance because it's not. I am sure business name wasn't registered as such because it's not allowed. Hence business name is rescue but when they market it, it becomes ambulance.

[@nilnil8072]

Actually, wondering if it is possible to make pet owner to have license to own a pet ?

[@chooteckseng3019]

You should do an undercover and see how the condition of breeding factory aka farm in sg . The condition of the farm is not suitable for breeding. Smell , noises , because it’s so small . Even those shelter have limited space . And did you interview those shelter how many adopters return their cats or dogs ? Without all those data , it’s impossible to point whose fault . Your report is not balanced.

[@shrimpsquid]

Should have FIRST LEVEL LAW & REGULATIONS that ALL PETS ESPECIALLY DOGS MUST BE ELECTRONIC OWNER TAG BEFORE LEAVING PET STORE !!!

[@jsurfin1]

No mention of pet insurance for medical care in the program nor in comments below. Is pet insurance not a thing in Singapore? I have two dogs in Japan and have insurance for them so i don't incur expensive medical bills.

[@sunnygal12345]

it is but pet insurance in singapore is very limited and covers bills for things led up to surgery, anything else, not covered

[@ahkup5283]

Attracted to the cuteness of the milk puppies but once they outgrown the cuteness, plus the high medical & feeding costs, many would want to send it off to shelters

[@lauratanln]

So pets are treated as products or slaves to entertain. Once the product or slave is useless, it's discarded. But nobody realises pets are slaves in a way.

[@gekngotan8338]

@@lauratanlnpets are lives, sentient beings not to be enslaved.

[@siewlianchong1208]

Every pet must be liscensed and microchip and insured ... anybody caught with unlicensed pet will be heavily fined ... breeders will need to get a license or they too will be heavily fined !!!🤔

[@chooteckseng3019]

You should do an undercover and see how the condition of breeding factory aka farm in sg . The condition of the farm is not suitable for breeding. Smell , noises , because it’s so small .

[@nkrulez]

u can never 100% regulate petshops because they are a for profit biz. best way is for govt to take over the biz of pet shops such that only the govt can "sell pets" going forward

[@evolution8662]

Think it all boils down to being a responsible or irresponsible pet owner...... I hard it when ppl just abandon their pets jus because they are expensive to maintain......

[@sharonblythe3807]

make it a law to microchip all pets, so there is traceability back to owner and difficult for illegal sellers

[@azleeabdullah7972]

How many does strays cats and dog got put down? Now I don’t see cats in many neighbours

[@pinewood4048]

Animal lodge??? Try going to the website, where is the part that says adoption? If not mentioned or user friendly website or not informative how to adopt ?

[@clt2744]

The Animal Lodge is just a place that houses different animal shelters. Each Shelter there has its own website...you just need to go into each site for more info. No need for any indignation.

[@lime1996felicia]

Conditions in the pet shelters are also not ideal. I'm not blaming the shelters; in fact, I think they are doing their utmost to provide everything they can for the animals. Many of these shelters were relocated from Pasir Ris Farmway to The Animal Lodge, whether willingly or unwillingly, and the facility at The Animal Lodge is just horrible. The space is much smaller, with different shelters housed within corridors in small blocks. The whole atmosphere there is so depressing; it's just horrible.

[@autumntriesthings]

Poor kitties 😭😭😭

[@QuasiDonloso-xq7gr]

start a cat museum and start a subscription fee /entrance fee Educate people on the breeds and all abt it to encourage adoption .

[@Seashellspirals]

Adopt don’t shop….please!!!

[@sunnygal12345]

did you adopt?

[@Seashellspirals]

@@sunnygal12345 yes

[@Timholle]

People who buy pets are never true pet lovers, when there’re thousands out there without a home just on this tiny island

[@leonardw5487]

Such a harsh view will only deter even more people from adopting. People just see rescuers and shelters as holy institution with strict entry requirements. Most just want to love their own pets, not be a lover of all pets

[@gekngotan8338]

@@leonardw5487lots abandons on the streets. I have adopted several over the last 20 years. They are just as smart, loyal obedient and even trainable as shop bought if not more. They respond to warm love.

[@blackpinkmedia6687]

Kumusta from Malaysia

[@FrozenHonors]

i wanted to adopt from SPCA but they make it so difficult. oi dont cry la. u want ppl to adopt but act so big shot, like they are vetting my whole life as a potential pet owner, even though i owned so many dogs in my life before. like i might as well go BUY? from petlovers at vivocity>

[@leonardw5487]

Somewhat true. I have had two dogs before and took care of them till their last breath. Even then it is a difficult process to adopt. And also the "I am holier than u" attitude. The last part really need to change

[@urimtefiki226]

I want to have a pet but have no money, it will cost you probably 100 to 300 euros a month. Only the rich can have them, we the rest are not allowed to have pets.

[@urimtefiki226]

I am sure the bullshiter has a pet.

[@coalcupcake4659]

I had to give up 2 animals in my life and i searched them forever homes myself. I would never drop a pet at a shelter. NEVER. Its stressful for the animal and i got that pet so its my responsability to find a place that continues to care for it.

[@rebelpan9269]

Govt should require dog/cat owners to put a deposit (5k) for ownership. You abandon you loose ur deposit. You “lost” your dog u loose deposit.

[@pinewood4048]

I went there last year year and there is NO DOG avail and now overcrowding??? Where they have my contact and no one contacted me??

[@metalextras]

They just want the cute one for Social Media and dating profiles, the elderly pets were thrown away...

[@ultrawarrior7319]

Hi, can I volunteer? How do I register ? Can advise? Thanks..

[@dd-dd2co]

Where's Steve?!

[@jenlim1936]

Adopt, don't shop!

[@tiongloo3473]

Looking to adopt a young aussie shepherd or border collie.

[@kookmania1405]

there are quack dog owners who writes rubbish in Facebook on dog care and you even have influencers giving up dogs and dont get called out.

[@redvarble4574]

Yup the shelter here make it difficult to volunteer or even adopt! It ridiculous and sad.

[@clt2744]

Ridiculous and sad is subjective.....if you have seen the animals who have been adopted by people on a whim, just to be returned again to the shelter for the silliest, most trivial reasons - THAT is ridiculous and sad.

[@besottedbelovedlovely2560]

One cant afford..Especialy Animal Medical bills very Ex..shouldnt 😊buy or rare it . Or owner seldom at home..Animals need attention too..

[@chewhweehong6880]

allow use of medisave.

[@misterbig9025]

I think my ex is there

[@anonymous-ui7il]

GOOD ONE

[@andresloft]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mtmJmNqpdsZsk The statistic is wrongly displayed, it should be much higher which show a steeper line of pet abandonment in Singapore

[@juggloverrr]

Why are we interviewing a cat owner who uses flash to take photos of her cats? Are her words even reliable?

[@Makisetutuloo]

Oh my good, were you even listening? You should listen and think before you write such ignorant comments. She's not a cat owner, she's a cat fosterer. She's helping to re-home cats by taking good photos of them. She's not taking photos for fun like pet influencers. And although there may be a flash attached to the camera, did you see it being used? Are you aware you can take photos with flash disabled? Flash photography for cats while not harmful for the cats won't look good anyway because cats have super reflective eyes and the photos will come out with glowing eyes.

[@class6aa]

@@Makisetutulooi rewinded to watch again, the flash indeed went off when she photographing the cat. The CNA camera was filming Diana when the flash went off several times.

[@MarmotStarpax]

@@class6aa perhaps they weren't actually photographing the cat with a flash, they just used the flash as part of the script for Diana. could be either, wouldn't know for sure

[@foundx8426]

She’s a cat rescuer, who rescued, photographed and rehomed over 100 abandoned cats. She is not photographing them for fun and show off on social media. Which part of what she said do you find unreliable?

[@juggloverrr]

​@@Makisetutuloo Are you blind? Watch from 11:58 again (in slow motion if you need to because you clearly are lost)

[@hasanaha.rahman3022]

It's because the law that not allowed