NParks public consultation

NParks has launched a public consultation to gather input on a review of the pet sector, with the aim of strengthening animal health and welfare standards — areas where there are still gaps, such as pet boarding, cremation will be looked into. Remember to do your part, and take part in the survey here! Together, […]

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HelpBuddy App

We know that as pet owners, it’s a harrowing experience if your dog goes missing. Introducing the HelpBuddy app (beta) to find your lost dog! We are working with the Municipal Services Office (MSO) to test the beta version. It is a standalone crowd-tasking app to facilitate community participation and volunteerism in your neighbourhood to […]

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AVA Pet Boarding

Our laws have evolved in recent years to reflect society’s growing desire to protect animals, in tandem with the growth in animal welfare groups. However, pet boarding has always been a grey area. Under AVA’s rules, pet boarders do not require a license to operate. Hence, changes are necessary to prevent and deter further tragedies. […]

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The Canberra Pups

We have been working on many TNRM (Trap Neuter Release Manage) sites for a few years now to prove that TNRM rather than culling works. And we are ecstatic over the launch of the islandwide sterilisation programme. But there is much work to be done. Sembawang, one of our newest sites, started off with a […]

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Foster Home

It has been a difficult week for us at SOSD, and even worse for the puppies who were fighting for their lives. We asked for your help, and are so grateful for the overwhelming support in terms of prayers, donations, and effort to help the puppies survive the Parvovirus outbreak. We are so happy to […]

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This is an emergency!

In the last month, SOSD took in 3 litters of puppies from our various TNR sites, and they were kept in our quarantine unit before they were old enough to be vaccinated. Last Thursday, they were all finally old enough to get their vaccinations, but we might just have been a little too late. A […]

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Battling a Parvovirus outbreak

With a heavy heart, we would like to announce that SOSD is currently battling a Parvovirus outbreak. The outbreak started on 28 November 2018, in our quarantine unit. One of the puppies rescued from a Trap, Neuter, Release site developed bloody diarrhoea. Immediately, all necessary measures have been taken, including: transfer of any dogs displaying […]

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The Big Move

Our doggies said goodbye to SOSD rehabilitation center today. Starting early today morning, volunteers gathered as we made arrangements to move half of the 90 dog to our new premises. It is one of the biggest logistical challenges we have faced in the six years sosd has operated. However we are so grateful to all […]

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