24/03/2026
There are many individuals doing rescue work on their ownā cats, dogs, rabbits and more. I used to think that theyāre fanatics, people who have gone over the edge. However, after doing shelter work for a few years and also working with some of these animal rescue people, I realised that the problem isnāt them.
Trap, neuter, release programmes have been ongoing for decades and theyāre largely effective at reducing the stray animal population. Yet, animals still get thrown out and weāve to find homes or shelter space for them. Individuals doing animal rescue work will end up taking in those that couldnāt be taken into homes or shelters. Also, as Singapore gets more crowded, we are less tolerant of community animals and those that could survive outside have to be taken off the streets too.
Most of these animal rescue individuals do not have social media accounts and they do not fundraise. If you would like to help, please consider adopting animals from them or not buying animals from pet shops and strange sources. Many backyard breeders may also be contributing to this relentless cycle of abandoned/unwanted animals.
I acknowledge that everyone keeps animals for different reasons and adoption isnāt for everyone. Nonetheless, I hope this awareness would help you make more informed decisions š§”