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On 10
October we will be celebrating a very important occasion once again – World
Animal Day! This is a special day when all of us who love animals can
come together. Friends, family and pets are all invited! The SPCA has
organised lots of fun and festivities, as well as talks and events to raise
awareness about the animal welfare cause. So get ready to have fun and be
inspired.
Here
is what we have in store!
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Puppy Mills Awareness Booth
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Puppy
mills are commercial dog-breeding facilities that operate specifically to
make profit through the sale of animals, and often house animals in
substandard conditions in order to keep costs low.
Most
prospective and existing pet owners are, most times, unaware of the history
of their pets which may be from a puppy mill. For that very reason, puppy mills continue to thrive because the unwitting consumer
is unaware of how these operations are run - with minimum care for the
breeding animals involved.
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Thus, the focus of this year's
celebrations will be to raise awareness about the cruelty and harsh
realities behind puppy farms. Come support the SPCA who will be joining
forces with ACRES, Action For Singapore Dogs (ASD), the Cat Welfare Society
(CWS), Noah’s Ark CARES and the House Rabbit Society of Singapore (HRSS) to
make a stand against the unethical and unacceptable practices of puppy
mills in Singapore.
Come
experience a mock puppy mill – learn first-hand, the see the cramped cages
and unsanitary living conditions that these animals are subjected to. The
awareness booth will uncover the horrifying conditions with photos taken at
a puppy mill in Singapore.
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Dog Adoption Drive
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If
you're thinking of getting a new dog, then consider saving a life by
adopting one! The SPCA, ASD and Noah’s Ark CARES will also be bringing
their homeless dogs to the park for an outdoor adoption drive. What a
perfect way to commemorate this special occasion by adopting an unwanted
animal! Hill’s
Science Diet will give a 5lb dog food to each adopter. Premium pet
product brand, FuzzYard will also be giving each adopter a goody bag.
The
animal welfare groups will also be manning booths promoting their
respective causes and selling their merchandise to raise funds
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MASS Walk
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Calling
all pet lovers to unite for a fun walk around the East Coast Park as a
show of solidarity, support and love for our animal friends - big and
small, at 4.30pm.
Everybody
is warmly invited to join in, including our four-legged friends. No
registration is required. Just be at the tent site at 4.15pm as the walk
will commence promptly at 4.30pm. Owners are expected to exercise
responsibility by leashing their pets.
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World Animal Day Pledge Board
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Get
involved - Do something special for the animals by making an origami
cat/dog and writing your pledge on it. After that, stick it onto the WAD
pledge board to share it with others. Every pledge you make (no matter how
small) will make a difference to the lives of animals. Pledges can range
from promising to adopt your next pet from a shelter, rather than buying;
to sterilising a stray cat in an area where you live.
Every
pledge makes a difference. What will yours be?
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NATIONAL PARKS BOARD
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More
than a thousand different animal species reside on our tropical island and
many of them can only be found in the nature reserves. As we celebrate
World Animal Day, the National Parks would like to share with you how to
protect our natural heritage so that the nature reserves can continue to be
a safe haven for the animals.
In
addition, National Parks will be sharing information about its regular free
guided walks at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature
Reserve.
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Pet Care Advice Corner
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My pet has
bad breath. Can you advice? Why should I sterilise my pet? And where can I
do it? How do I care for my kitten? What should I feed my rabbit?
Get your
questions answered! As a pet owner, there may be something about Kitty that
is troubling you. Or you may not have a pet yet but are thinking of getting
one, and you don’t know if you’re ready.
Come and
speak to our information officers who will answer all your questions.
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Win PRIZEs For You and Your Furry Friends!
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CONTESTS
Proud
of your furry friend and how well you’ve taken care of him or her? Then
show them off to everyone by taking part in the ‘Happiest Pet’ Contest
happening at 1.00pm!
Think
your doggie pal can wag its tail really fast? Sign up for our super ‘Wiggle-waggle’
contest. The audience will decide the winner! Contests begin at 1.30pm.
If
your canine graduated at the top of his class for obedience, why not show
him/her off in our ‘Super Smarties’ competition. Strut your doggy
stuff at 2.00pm!
*Registration
will be open 30 minutes prior each contest.
PERFORMANCES
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Come
around the stage at 11.30am and watch the very popular Dog Obedience
Demonstration by Singapore Kennel Club!
Be
captivated by our amazing magician Kunalen who will be performing at 12pm.
At 3pm, Valerie,
a pet care and behavioral advisor for FuzzYard and the author of the blog,
My Naughty Dog Needs Help, will share with all pet owners on the puppy mill
issue and how pet owners can prevent their pets from falling sick by simply
keeping their pets healthy – the natural way.
After
our mass walk (at 4.30pm), Smart doggy will be presenting its highly
energetic and interactive dog Frisbee performance at 5pm.
Also,
look out for our stage games! Join in our games and you may win an
attractive SPCA T-shirt and souvenirs! Be enthralled by our volunteer host
Chris Liew, a master entertainer who will have you laughing out loud with
his fun antics, rousing games and quizzes. Prizes are sponsored by the SPCA
and Hill’s Science Diet.
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FUN FOR THE KIDS!
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No
one gets left out on the fun during World Animal Day! For all our junior animal lovers,
come join us at the Children’s Corner.
Select from
a variety of animal print designs and get a face-and-hand painting. There will
also be origami, arts and craft, animal balloon sculpturing and much
more. Even the young at heart are invited in on the fun!
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AND A LOT MORE FUN…
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·
Hill's-SPCA ‘Pound
for Pound’ Pet Food Drive - When visitors buy a bag of food for
the animals at the SPCA, Hill’s Science Diet will match every pound
donated. What a wonderful way to contribute to the upkeep of our animals
awaiting adoption at the SPCA
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· Pedicure for your Pet - After the walk, treat
your dogs to some much-needed pampering. We are offering a nail trimming
service for your furry friend. Qualified groomers will provide a pooch
pedicure in return for a small donation.
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· SPCA Exhibition - In view of the shocking cases of
animal abuse that have emerged over the past 12 months, we will be
showcasing our unsolved cases. We hope to raise awareness about animal
cruelty and possibly even get some new leads on these cases. We will also
explain what you can do if you see animal cruelty happening around you.
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· Merchandise Galore - Look out for our adorable 2010 desk
calendars, diaries and Christmas cards
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GETTING THERE…
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Buses - 16, 31, 36, 55, 76, 135, 155, 196 and 853 to Marine Parade
Road
(Bus Service 401 to East Coast Park Service Road is
available on Sundays)
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Parking - Car Park D1
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