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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Healing Paws on Lianhe Wanbao
SOSD’s Healing Paws team was recently featured on Lianhe Wanbao! Each of our Animal-Assisted Activities aims to meet and improve our beneficiaries’ social and emotional needs. Click on the link to find out more about what we do at each session! http://www.zaobao.com.sg/zlifestyle/powerup/story20180319-843942 Also, if you are interested in joining us to volunteer at the sessions, […]
Meet Niresh, a Lifesaver
When Niresh first brought Alfie home 1.5 years ago, he took a chance on a shy, scared and insecure pup. Their “first date” didn’t go that well – Alfie tried to flee, failing which he peed on the floor in abject fear and basically just hid as far away from Niresh’s family as possible. Despite […]