A husky confined in the service yard of a Toa Payoh HDB flat has been rescued, following public concern and intervention by the authorities.
On 1 September, the Chained Dog Awareness in Singapore (CDAS) Facebook page shared a resident’s video showing the husky clawing at a window in apparent distress.
The post identified the unit as being in Block 130B, Toa Payoh Lorong 1. CDAS raised concern over the the husky was confined in a very cramped space, with no clear indication that it has access to water.
Comments on the page expressed concern for the husky’s safety, with some cautioning that the dog risked jumping over the service yard ledge. Others called for penalties against the owner.
Subsequent updates from animal welfare groups suggested the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) had removed the husky.
A video later circulated online showed officers placing the dog into a van.
According to CDAS, further footage revealed the husky had been howling and crying for help for over a month.
It was only a week before the rescue that residents managed to pinpoint the exact unit.
The group alleged that the husky was kept in a cramped service yard without clear access to water, left exposed to rain, and subjected to neglect.
They criticised the owner’s conduct, stating, “This individual should not be allowed to keep a husky and even more so in an HDB flat, where the breed is not approved.”
CDAS added, “We sincerely hope that NParks will intervene and seize the dog to ensure its safety and well-being.”
This case comes amid wider concerns about rising animal welfare violations in Singapore.
According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) 2024 Animal Cruelty & Welfare report, confirmed cases of cruelty, neglect, or welfare violations reached a 12-year high.
The report recorded 961 cases affecting 2,190 animals, surpassing the previous record set in 2023.
Between 2022 and 2023, the number of cases rose by 79 per cent, reflecting a sharp increase in animal-related harm.
Lawmakers, civil society groups, and members of the public have expressed alarm at the trend, calling for stricter enforcement and a review of existing legislation to ensure better protection for animals.
Animal welfare advocates argue that confinement of active breeds such as huskies in small, enclosed spaces not only causes distress but also raises safety concerns.
In HDB flats, huskies are not among the breeds approved for ownership due to their size and activity requirements.
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