NParks received 61 reports of alleged cases of pets falling from height as of Aug 31 this year. Of these reports, no offence was found under the rules for around half of the cases.
These involved: community animals that have no owners for the rules to apply to; cats or dogs whose death or injury was likely not caused by falling from height; and cats or dogs with insufficient information to establish their ownership.
Another 11 cases, including one reported in a flat in Bedok last December, are still under investigation, Ms Kwok added.
High-rise syndrome in cats is when the felines fall from a height. They may suffer serious injuries such as broken bones and internal injuries.
