Don’t get Pets on Impulse

This is the theme this year for AVA’s continuous effort in educating the public on responsible pet ownership. The 2 day roadshow at Ngee Ann City Civic Square ends this evening hopefully with more Singaporeans understanding what getting a pet means.

This year the roadshow has more booths than before, and boosts more interactive stalls and games to engage the public. As the Chinese Year of the Dog crosses the halfway line, we do see an increase in the number of animals, dogs especially, being abandoned/given up for adoption. They were brought to the pet shops from puppy mills. Since young, we humans do not care about their rights but using them for monetary purposes.

This is what goes on in a puppy mill:

To those who think breeding their dogs and selling puppies is fun and profitable, be forewarned that this act is illegal in Singapore and you may find the respective authorities knocking on your doors.

As we continued life in a stressful and materialistic city, let us not be drawn into the vicious cycle of using our weaker couterparts as money spinning machines. This world needs more love, and our fellow animals and pets could do with more of it.

If you and your family think that you are ready for a pet in your life, do let us know at animalsforadoption (Terms & conditions apply with every successful adoption). If you are ready to render a helping hand to animals in need, do drop us an email with the subject title: Fosterers Aid

An animal may take a longer than usual time finding its right home, but a longer time taken in search of a permanent home is better than interchanging between many different rest stops which often causes trauma in the animals themselves.