There are different ways to contribute to animal welfare – here’s how you can help
Hi, this is Fluffy! My owner Franky is sharing with his friends a few ways to contribute to animal welfare, to help take care of our furry friends. Let me share some pointers.
Pets are wonderful companions. We can be great company for those who love us and are able to care for us.
Are you considering having a furry friend join your family? If you are, consider pet adoption.
The Pros of Pet Adoption
Yes, it is easy to buy a pet from the nearest pet shop. But why not go the extra mile and rescue one instead?
Most animal welfare organisations offer a wide variety of pets for adoption. Most of these are strays, having been abandoned by their previous owners. The poor things!
Why not adopt one of these darlings and give it the love it deserves? You can save a life while gaining a lifelong friendship.
Also, some of these pets may already be ‘civilised’ – toilet trained and having had other basic behavioural training.
The Importance of Sterilisation
Sterilisation may sound ominous and scary but it isn’t! It is important to sterilise your pet to prevent unwanted litters. Most pet owners usually do not know what to do when they face a pet’s unplanned new-born litter.
They struggle to find homes for their pets’ babies and if they fail to do so, the baby animals tend to end up being abandoned.
As a responsible pet owner, you can prevent this by getting your pets sterilised.
When a pet is sterilised, it tends to be more affectionate. In a nutshell, sterilisation can help in preventing unwanted litters, modifying the pet’s behaviour for easier management and preventing womb infection or mammary cancer in female animals. That’s what Franky tells me.
Most vets recommend sterilisation after your pet is past six months old.
Reporting Animal Welfare concerns
Franky told his friends, even if you’re not a pet owner, you can play a vital role in contributing to animal welfare.
If you come across an animal that has been abandoned, is lost or is neglected by its owner, you can call the hotline at 1800-4761600 to report it immediately, including the type of animal.
Franky reminded his friends that it’s most important to be kind to animals and to be a responsible pet owner. I feel extra proud to be his pet! I am glad to have an owner that’s so caring and responsible.
To find out more about responsible pet ownership, please visit: www.petsforlife.com.sg
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