Do your part to help our voiceless animals-Reporting cruelty & Abuse

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Below are the conditions listed out from part of the PDF. Just go to your nearest petshop and see how many has being flouted. ESPECIALLY POINT 8

LICENSING CONDITIONS

HOUSING & ENVIRONMENT

1. The cages / enclosures shall comply with the following:

Length of cage / enclosure must be at least 2 times the length of the animal from nose to base of tail Width / depth of cage / enclosure must be at least 1½ times the length of the animal from nose to base of tail. Height of cage / enclosure must allow the animal to stand fully upright on its hind legs

2. The cage / enclosure structure must be in good condition and kept clean and dry. It must be safe and comfortable for the animals.

3. The flooring must provide firm and comfortable support for the animals. Mats covering at least half the floor area must be provided if the floor is made of thin wire or if the wire mesh has gaps larger than 1 cm by 1 cm.

MANAGEMENT & HEALTHCARE

4. All animals sold must have been vaccinated at least twice. The first vaccination must not be given before 6 weeks of age. Following the second vaccination, there must be an interval of at least 2 weeks before the puppy is sold.

5. Puppies must be vaccinated against canine distemper, parvorvirus and infectious hepatitis. Kittens must be vaccinated against feline rhinotracheitis virus, calicivirus and panleukopenia virus.

6. Each animal must have a vaccination card, which must have the complete particulars of the animal, including breed, sex, age and colour, and the signature of the licensed veterinarian who did the vaccination. The card must be available for inspection and must accompany the animal.

7. Imported animals must be at least 12 weeks of age and be rested at least 72 hours before being sold.

8. Only healthy animals in good condition are to be displayed for sale. The animals must not be suffering from intestinal parasites (such as roundworm and hookworm), external parasites (such as fleas, ticks and ear mites) and ringworm. Sick, diseased and injured animals must be removed from display and treated by a licensed practising veterinarian. The veterinarian must certify that the animal is recovered before it can again be displayed for sale.

9. Animals that are pregnant or nursing young must not be displayed.

10. Clean drinking water must be provided at all times. Drinking containers must be kept clean.

11. The shop must display an emergency contact number on the shop front for the public to call in the event of an emergency and there must be evacuation arrangements in place.

There are many petshops all over Singapore. However, how many of these actually meet the minimal standards set by AVA for their sale and display ? I assure you that many fail .

Commercial matters involving animals fall under the banner of AVA. This includes breeders, petshops and pet farms(animal mills).

The link below is to the licensing regulations. Just go to any petshop and you will usually discover at least one point not in compliance. Especially point 8

http://www.ava.gov.sg/NR/rdonlyres/0…cats311206.pdf

However, there are hardly any repercussions as the authorities are too stretched or do not actively enforce the regulations they have set. Try calling up AVA’s (Centre for Animal Welfare and Control) hotline and you will usually be greeted by an answering machine.

Welfare organisations are already too tied up with backlog and daily issues to further scout on the conditions of these animals.

What you report may seem trivial but it is a very strong way to hit them where it hurts most; the profit levels. Simply because as long as there is an official write-in, no matter how small, AVA is obliged to send officers down to check and report on it.

It instills a grave concern into these errant shop owners that there is actually someone tracking and willing to report on them. And they have to take remedial action to avoid being penalised.

On maintenance, they will then be forced to improve their living conditions. If it is a health issue, they will need to send the animal for treatment. And if the animals are inherently unwell, it will ensure they become very selective about their sources. Most likely they will be from puppy/kitten mills and the effect will go back up the line, hitting these cruel animal factories in the pockets.

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Please do your part

It is easy to curb the suffering of many of these animals which are in your immediate environment.

We may not have an immediate large-scale impact but we can create small pockets of improvement around us. All big changes start small.

You may write in or email to

Dr Lou Ek Hee
Centre for Animal Welfare and Control, AVA
75 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore 118507

EMail : lou_ek_hee@ava.gov.sg

Tel : 6471 9995
Tel : 6471 9987 (Alternate line)
Fax: 6473 3687

 

Many people tend to be caught up with the cute and perky puppies, but look carefully and there will always be sickly ones.

This shop has 8 display tanks always filled with puppies in the past. After the incident was reported, an inspector was sent down to investigate for necessary action. All the animals were removed from display following that.

Now, usually only about half of the display tanks are occupied. Recently, some of the empty tanks have stickers on breeds available only for arranged viewing. Very likely they are unsuitable for display one way or another.

Most importantly, their sale of pets is greatly and permanently reduced. Best is of course not to even buy animals but adopt. This goes backwards up the line to affect the cruel practises of the pet farms.

Click here for info on pet farms

Commercial/licensing concerns involving animals fall under the control of AVA.

This is not blind compassion. The petshop has breached AVA regulations and action is taken against them. Everything was accepted and encouraged by the AVA itself. That is why they have a specifc contact for reporting animal cruelty and neglect.

Unfortunately, AVA’s animal welfare deparment is very small and unable to perform the required checks. So, do play your part and help them. It is almost effortless and makes a huge difference.

Customers always snap pictures of the displayed animals. Likewise, just do so comfortably and then write in or email AVA :

Location
Detailed description
Pictures (will help greatly)
Contact details (at least email or phone number)

(always follow up with a call or email to check on the matter)

AVA is obliged to investigate cases by the public. It is confidential and they will usually revert just briefly on the result.

Pet groomer jailed 2 weeks only

Refer to my earlier posting about this PRC groomer who killed a dog.See below news article.The groomer was sentenced to 2 weeks jail.

Oct 23, 2009
Pet groomer hit dog, jailed

Mr Devarajan (left) and his wife Madam Magesh (far left) with a photo of their pet dog, Junior.

PET groomer Sun Hu was jailed two weeks for using a clipper to hit a dog last month.

The three-year-old Maltese terrier died of head injuries while still on the grooming table.

A district court heard on Friday that Sun, 24, had been working for a year at the Strawberry Pet Shop in Corporation Road in Jurong.

On Sept 13, Mr Deva Rajan Kamalasanan, 47, brought his pet, Junior, to the shop for grooming. About 30 minutes later, he received a phone call telling him that his pet had died.

A post-mortem by the Veterinary Pathology Branch of the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) revealed that the dog had been hit on the head.

The maximum punishment is a $10,000 fine and a year in jail.

Groomer killed dog caused a stir online..netizens especially dog owners, animal activists etc are unhappy over the short jail term the groomer got.Do you think he deserves it? Do you think the jail term is too light?

An animal life is also a life, just like human.I hope this would serve as warning to all pet shop owners, pet groomers and we pet owners, not to take this lightly.As pet owners, we must be careful who and how our beloved furkid is being treated on the grooming table.I personally had a very bad experience (be it PRC or local nationality)..pls be very careful.

I feel sorry for the maltese..RIP Junior..finally the killer is brought to justice..(though only 2 weeks!)..but how many cases are unheard  & unreported and how many killer groomers still gte away scot free ..

Our wedding photoshoot in Phuket

Our wedding photoshoot taken in June this year at Phuket.It was fun but very very tiring shooting whole day till evening.The scorching hot sun burnt our face and body that we looked like red Char siew pork!

 

more wedding pics to be uploaded!!!going to sleep now!!!tiring sunday…

Shell $1 petrol

Shell was offering $1 nett per litre last saturday.This had caused all Shell stations in Singapore having long queue, causing traffic jam in some areas.

Me? of coz joined in the Q lah!!!! I was the luckier one..queued for less than 30 mins at Pasir Panjang Rd..but there was this very kiasu & inconsiderate uncle who cut the Q!! Yes! he cut in the queue from the small road and claimed he stayed in that area so he had to drive out from that small road , and that’s why there’s nothing wrong for him to cut  into the queue..Lame and silly reason indeed…really typical ungraceful Singaporean who still thinks he ’s right!Is he blind that he didn’t see the long queue behind him?

Gracefulness of  Singaporeans?We really ought to reflect on ourselves!

JoJo is back

JoJo stayed at her ex-owner’s place for the weekend.Today they sent JoJo back ..we are so happy to see her!!! though she was away only for 2 nights, we missed her so much..haha..the house seems so quiet without a rascal disturbing us.But we hoomans took this opportunity to go for late supper and late night shopping! LOL

On the way back our home..she needs the baby seat more than J’s daughter (pic contributed by J)

JoJo loves Angel!

 

She ’s happy to be back home!!!!

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Free supplements

Hi, if any of you know of any shelters / rescue groups that need human-grade supplements e.g pure cod liver oil, fish oil, multivitamins, activated charcoal pill for the doggies, do drop me an email the contacts and I shall deliver to them.

Note: Some of these supplements may be short expiry.First come First serve.Whilst stocks last.

email zeezee79@hotmail.com

Dog died at groomer

Hey guys, do really be very careful when you send your furkid for grooming.we had a very bad experience at this groomer at Serangoon North.JoJo was badly traumatized by it.

http://mywhitepaw.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/blacklist-this-groomer-serangoon-north-pet-saloon/

Article of the dog died at groomer

http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=deea029762174210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD

The power of vinegar

My mum taught me the benefits of using vinegar （白醋）e.g pour some (about 1 cap) of vinegar into the pail of water with floor cleaner , this helps to clean the floor and keep ants away!and below are some tips I gathered online which i would like to share with u guys.

Did you know that all vinegar starts out as alcohol (do I have your attention now, gentlemen)? When alcohol ferments, it actually becomes acetic acid….or vinegar. A good example would be wine. Grapes deteriorate to become wine (alcohol) and then wine ferments into wine vinegar…are you getting the picture? Over the years vinegar has been used to perform many tasks including warding off evil spirits, witches and yes, even the black plague. Well, my friends…vinegar has come a long way and not only is it delicious on French fries (especially the fries you can buy at the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland) it can be used for many other things such as soothing a jelly fish sting. So sit back, relax and read on to learn about the wonders of vinegar!

Vinegar and Laundry!

Who doesn’t LOVE to do laundry…I know I do (please note sarcasm). Vinegar, in fact, can be used to assist you in the laundry room…and who doesn’t like a little help in the laundry department?

• I hate lint and pet hair! Ok, if you have read any of my previous hubs then you know that I am an animal lover and have one cat and three dogs (yes, I am insane). One of the biggest problems in my household is the over-abundance of pet hair. It is everywhere…including in my washing machine! In order to reduce lint build-up and to reduce the amount of hair that clings to clothes that are in the washing machine simply add a small amount of vinegar to the last rinse cycle. Trust me, you will be amazed!
• As a Stain Remover! Some stains are tougher to get out than others (just ask my wife…she HATES doing my laundry). Here is a stain remover that you can actually make at home (and keep in a bottle in your laundry room). Simply mix ½ cup of vinegar, ½ cup of ammonia, ½ cup of baking soda, 3 squirts of liquid soap, and 2 quarts of water. Mix well. This mixture can be used on just about any tough stain that you can think of (personally, grass stains come to mind).

Pet Help!

• If you have a dog then you probably give it regular baths (at least once every few months…I hope). Well, as you know, it is important that all soap residue is rinsed out of your dog’s hair and off of his skin (if not, you will have one itchy and irritated dog). You can minimize soap residue after a dog’s shampoo treatment by simply adding a very small amount of vinegar to the rinse water (rinse a final time with plain water).
• If you have a garden that has turned into the neighborhood litter box, simply soak a few rags in vinegar and water and plant them in various spots. Cats DO NOT like the smell of vinegar and more than likely will leave your garden alone and poop in the neighbor’s yard instead.
• So your dog just had a play-date with a skunk. No worries! You can minimize the odor by rinsing his or her coat with undiluted vinegar. BE SURE TO KEEP THE VINEGAR OUT OF YOUR PET’S EYES! For another dog de-skunking recipe, please visit Bunny Roo Beagle!
• If you read my HUB about dog incontinence, then you know that my carpeting has seen its fair share of dog pee. Well, did you know that vinegar is great to use on dog and or cat accidents! Dry the area in which the accident happened and then apply some undiluted vinegar. The vinegar will help to control the odor and trust me, your pet won’t visit the area again as the smell of vinegar is quite offensive to most animals!

Skin Care!

• Ok, so vinegar probably can’t be compared to say…Obagi Skin Care Products, however, it can be good for your skin if used properly! Take age spots for example. Simply mix equal parts of onion juice (yuck) and vinegar…then dab onto your age spots. After several weeks you may notice that your age spots have begun to lighten. Might be worth a shot BEFORE you decide to spend a lot of money on expensive skin care products!
• If you have itchy skin try this remedy out for size! Simply add eight ounces of vinegar to your warm bath water and soak for at least fifteen to twenty minutes. My Mom swears that this tip works!

Bugs and Weeds!

• Now this next tip takes me back to the good old days as I can clearly remember my Grandmother using vinegar to kill the weeds that would pop up between the cracks in the sidewalk in front of her house. All you have to do is boil one quart of water, add two tablespoons of salt and five tablespoons of vinegar. WHILE STILL HOT…pour the mixture onto the weeds (and if you wish have a quick ceremony to say goodbye).
• I like ants….but not in my house (I prefer them to stay outside). If you have ants in your home and can determine their point of entry, simply wipe down the area with undiluted vinegar. You can also spray vinegar in other anty areas such as around your kitchen sink and under appliances. Trust me, this works! You can also kill slugs that are destroying your garden by spraying them with a solution of half water and half vinegar. I know…sounds mean…but if you want to keep your garden from turning into slug food…give it a shot (or should I say…give the slugs a shot).

Vinegar is a very useful product that has been around for many years!

JoJo wants treats but lazy to do tricks

Being a stubborn rascal, she sometimes doesn’t listen to your commands to perform tricks.When you ask her to SIT, she shortcut and act dead instead when you never say BANG BANG BANG (act dead).

Only her fav treats will works if you want her to perform tricks.