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Fewer animal cruelty and welfare cases reported to SPCA in 2025; most still involve cats
SPCA's 2025 report shows a 37% decline in animal cruelty and welfare cases, with 1,584 animals affected and calls for stronger enforcement and public education.
- The 2025 SPCA annual report showed 608 confirmed animal cruelty and welfare cases, down from 961 in 2024; SPCA called the drop `encouraging' but the figure `alarming' nationwide.
- Of the confirmed cases, 138 were animal cruelty and 470 involved welfare or neglect, with abandonment and physical abuse accounting for 42 per cent and 25 per cent respectively.
- A total of 1,584 animals were victims in 2025, including cats , dogs , fishes/terrapins , birds , small rodents , rabbits , and wildlife .
- NParks said it had taken action in around 100 cases in 2025, while Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan said last month that CCTV for groomers is being considered and SPCA with ACRES proposed higher breeder standards and a minimum buying age of 16.
- SPCA reported increased reports involving backyard breeders and pet shops, urging stronger legislation, public education, and licensed pet businesses accountability amid rising cases in 2025.
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Fewer animal cruelty and welfare cases reported to SPCA in 2025; most still involve cats
The SPCA investigated fewer animal cruelty and welfare cases in 2025, though neglect and poor welfare remain significant concerns, primarily involving cats. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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