ANIMALS ANXIOUS, STRESSED
In a media briefing, NParks said that AVS has been monitoring the situation closely through regular inspections. It observed that sick animals had not received prompt and adequate medical care.
“Many animals also showed signs of fear, anxiety and stress, as well as insufficient provision of daily essential resources such as feeding and watering points and litter boxes,” director of AVS Trisha Eng said.
While AVS engaged Animal Lovers League over the issues, little to no progress was seen, Ms Eng added.
In total, AVS issued seven advisories and two directives to Animal Lovers League, which it eventually complied with.
One of these directives required Animal Lovers League to provide veterinary care for animals identified with welfare concerns within six days.
On Aug 20, 2025, Animal Lovers League surrendered to AVS 15 animals that needed immediate veterinary attention. Several of these animals had open wounds that were infected. Five had to be put down as their conditions worsened.
