Some Info for Pet Owners

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Dog Breeds Allowed In HDB Apartments

HDB apartments are allowed only 1 dog of an approved breed. The breeds approved by HDB to be kept in HDB apartments are as follows:

1. Affenpinscher
2. Australian Silky Terrier
3. Australian Terrier
4. Bichon Avanese
5. Bichon Frise
6. Bohemian Terrier
7. Bolognese
8. Border Terrier
9. Boston Terrier
10. Brussels Griffon
11. Cairn Terrier
12. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
13. Chihuahua
14. Chinese Crested Dog
15. Chinese Imperial Chin
16. Chinese Temple Dog
17. Coton de tulear
18. Czech Terrier
19. Dachshund
20. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
21. English Toy Spaniel
22. German Hunting Terrier
23. Griffon Belge
24. Griffon Brabancon
25. Hairless Dog
26. Italian Greyhound
27. Jack Russel Terrier
28. Japanese Spaniel (Chin)
29. Japanese Spitz
30. Lakeland Terrier
31. Lhasa Apso
32. Little Lion Dog
33. Maltese
34. Manchester Terrier
35. Miniature Pinscher
36. Miniature Schnauzer
37. Norfolk Terrier
38. Norwegian
39. Norwich Terrier
40. Papillon
41. Pekingnese
42. Pomeranian
43. Poodle (Toy / Miniature)
44. Pug
45. Schipperkee
46. Scottish Terrier
47. Sealyham Terrier
48. Shetland Sheepdog
49. Shih Tzu
50. Silky Terrier
51. Small Continental Spaniel
52. Small English Terrier
53. Small Spitz
54. Smooth Fox Terrier
55. Tibetan Spaniel
56. Toy Fox Terrier
57. Toy Terrier
58. Volpino Italiano
59. Welsh Terrier
60. West Highland Terrier
61. Wire-Haired Fox Terrier
62. Yorkshire Terrier

CATEGORY (A) DOGS

• Pit Bull (includes American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog).

• Akita

• Neapolitan Mastiff

• Tosa

• Crosses of Pit Bull, Akita, Neapolitan Mastiff or Tosa

Category A dogs cannot be imported into Singapore as of August 1991. Existing dogs must be sterilised and permanently identified with a microchip implant. The owner must take out a third-party insurance policy of $100,000 on the dog and put up a $5,000 cash bond which will be returned when the dog dies or is no longer residing in Singapore. The bond will be forfeited if the owner allows the dog in a public place without a leash or muzzle.

CATEGORY (B) DOGS

• Bull Mastiff

• Bull Terrier

• Doberman Pinscher

• German Shepherd Dog or related Shepherd Dog breeds

• Rottweiler

• Perro de Presa Canario

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WHAT IS STERILISATION?

It is a surgical procedure in which a part of the reproductive organ of an animal is removed to permanently stop it from reproducing. The testicles are removed in the male; the ovaries and uterus in the female. The procedure is done by a licensed veterinarian under strict sterile conditions and with the animal under general anaesthesia. Sterilisation is done mostly for dogs, cats and rabbits.

WHY STERILISE?

§ To prevent unwanted litters

§ To modify the pet's behaviour so that it is easier to manage

§ To prevent womb infections and reduce mammary cancers in female animals

WHEN CAN I GET MY PET STERILISED?

Most veterinarians recommend that sterilisation be done when your pet has passed 6 months of age.

IS STERILISATION SAFE?

It is very safe when performed by a qualified and licensed veterinarian.

WILL STERILISATION CAUSE A CHANGE IN MY PET?

It can reduce your pet's level of activity, thus making it more homely and easier to manage. The food intake should be reduced to prevent obesity. In very few cases, an older sterilised pet may lose some control of its bladder or have thinning of its body coat. These are not serious conditions and can be easily resolved with medication, if necessary.

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A PET IS FOR LIFE

Keeping a pet involves a lifetime commitment to love, provide and care for it.

DO NOT BUY A PET ON IMPULSE

DO NOT GIVE A PET AS A PRESENT

KEEPING A PET

Pets can help the family to develop closer ties by providing a common ground for family activities and togetherness. For example, having a family pet allows all in the family to be involved in spending time with it, looking after it, feeding it or taking it for walks.

The keeping of pets and caring for animals has been shown to have a beneficial effect on people. Pets provide unconditional love and companionship. They help their owners to de-stress and have greater self-esteem and purpose in life. As a result, pet owners can live healthier and longer lives. Because of these recognised benefits, well-socialised pets of good temperament sometimes accompany their owners on visits to such places as welfare homes, hospitals and hospices to bring cheer to old folks, the terminally ill, the intellectually disadvantaged or the socially maladjusted. This is called pet-assisted therapy.

Keeping a pet however does come with its responsibilities, for one has to provide its basic needs of food and water, shelter, a clean and dry environment, opportunity for normal activity and exercise and healthcare. Keeping a pet is not unlike having a child. Once you acquire a pet, you become responsible for its care and welfare. Your pet will need your love and attention, and it will need you to look after it for its entire life. Before you get a pet therefore, you should consider carefully whether you are able to look after it properly and if it suits your personality, lifestyle, family and house. Getting a pet without careful consideration could result in the pet becoming a liability instead of being a cherished member of the family.

Not all animals can be kept as pets in Singapore. Under the Wild Animals & Birds Act, our wild animals should not be caught or kept as pets. Similarly, imported wild animals such as snakes, lizards, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, monkeys and star tortoises cannot be kept as pets. However, there are many types of animals which may be kept and these are: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, chinchillas, red-eared sliders (a type of terrapin), and many types of fancy birds and fish. We would advise you to check with the Wildlife Regulatory Branch (62270670) or us (64719987) if you are not sure what animals can be kept as pets, as the penalty for keeping an illegal animal can be severe.

If you have a pet dog, you will have to get it licensed once it passes 3 months of age. Dog licences can be applied for personally at the Centre for Animal Welfare and Control, Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority, 75 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118507 or send your application forms which can be obtained by phone (1-800-4761600) or fax (64726367). Or you can apply on line by logging on to our Online Services for Dog Licensing

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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I GET A PET?

§ Why do I want a pet?

§ Which kind of pet should I get?

§ What is its lifespan? See “Lifespans of various pet animals” below.

§ Is it legal to keep? See “What kinds of pets are allowed” below.

§ Does it have to be licensed?

§ Is my home big enough?

§ Will I be able to give it love and attention for its lifespan?

§ Do I have my family's support?

§ Will it be a nuisance to others?



LIFESPANS OF VARIOUS PET ANIMALS


Dog & Cat : up to 20 years

Rabbit : 6 to 8 years

Guinea pig : 4 to 8 years

Hamster : 2 to 2½ years

Gerbil : 2 to 4 years

Mouse : 1½ to 2 years

Chinchilla : up to 18 years

Terrapin : longer than 20 years


WHAT KINDS OF PETS ARE ALLOWED?

Pet shops are allowed to sell dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, chinchillas, red-eared sliders (a type of terrapin) and many types of birds and fishes. Other places you can get a pet include the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and breeders. You could also adopt a homeless stray.

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BEING A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER MEANS PROVIDING YOUR PET WITH:

§ FOOD & WATER.

Proper food such as commercial foods supplemented with home-cooked food and other treats should be given, not swill and spoilt food. Clean, fresh drinking water should be provided at all times.

§ SHELTER.

Your pet should be protected against sun, rain and bad weather. It should have a living area that is clean, dry, safe, well ventilated and sufficiently spacious.

§ A CLEAN & DRY ENVIRONMENT

§ NORMAL ACTIVITY & DAILY EXERCISE

§ HEALTHCARE

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF A DOG OWNER:

§ Discipline and socialise it properly

§ Get it licensed once it has passed 3 months of age

§ Control it properly at all times

§ Do not allow it to bark excessively

§ Have it on a leash when it is in a public place

§ Muzzle it, if required by law. Dogs required to be muzzled when in a public place include the Bull Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog (and its related breeds), Rottweiler and Perro De Presa Canario.

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WHEN DOES MY PET NEED TO SEE THE VET?

If your pet appears off-colour or shows any of the following signs, you should monitor it closely for the next 48 hours. If it does not improve, you should take it to see your veterinarian.

§ Lethargy

§ Poor appetite

§ Vomiting

§ Diarrhoea

§ Difficulty in defaecating or urinating

§ Reluctance to stand or move

§ Limping

§ Excessive scratching or shaking of the head

§ Moist, red skin

§ Abnormal strong body smell

§ Severe thinning of haircoat

If your pet is obviously ill, diseased or injured, you should not delay in taking it to your veterinarian.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR WHEN SENDING YOUR PET FOR BOARDING


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WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE BUYING A KITTEN

WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE BUYING A PUPPY

WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE BUYING A SMALL MAMMAL

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SINGAPORE KENNEL CLUB


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Overview



HDB has to consider the overall sentiments of the HDB residents when setting policies and rules. Not all residents like pets, or are comfortable with neighbours keeping pets.

HDB has allowed one dog of an approved breed to be kept in an HDB flat. The approved breeds of dogs are the smaller dogs which are generally more manageable. Please click here for the list of approved breeds of dogs.

Cats are not allowed to be kept in HDB flats as they are nomadic in nature and are difficult to be confined within the flats. Due to the nomadic nature of cats, the nuisances caused by cats such as shedding of fur, defecating/urinating in public areas, noise disturbance etc would affect the environment and neighbourliness in our housing estates. In view of this, HDB has the policy of not allowing cats to be kept in HDB flats.

HDB allows flat owners to keep other pet animals such as fish, hamsters, rabbits, birds, etc which generally do not cause nuisance to the neighbouring residents.


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