Public views sought on cat welfare as AVS, HDB mull over allowing cats in flats

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A public consultation is under way to improve the welfare and management of the cat population, and when the measures to do so are in force, pave the way for the animals to be kept as pets in HDB flats. The consultation will revolve around a framework proposed by the...

Community outreach programmes were also proposed to raise awareness of issues such as responsible cat ownership and proper caregiving of community cats.

The measures under the proposed framework by AVS include the trap-neuter-rehome or release-manage programme, whereby community cats will be trapped, sterilised and rehomed with the help of animal welfare groups where possible. Cats deemed unsuitable for rehoming will be released back into the community, where they will be under the care of community caregivers.

He said:"For instance, if we proceed with the licensing of pet cats, we will explore ways to give households sufficient time to adjust to any licensing requirements, especially if they have multiple cats."

 

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