Some dogs, cats from Animal Lovers League find new homes

In response to queries from The Straits Times, Mr Tan said that VFA will be taking in 92 cats, but noted that the number could still change.

Some of the cats, he added, have already been taken back by their rescuers or owners.

All the cats have been evaluated by veterinarians from NParks, the Singapore Veterinary Association and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Mr Tan said.

The cats have also been microchipped and vaccinated. NParks and AVS will sterilise the ones that have not yet undergone the procedure.

“As for donations… some of the food was still left behind, and AVS has mentioned that they will be providing food for the animals that were taken over,” Mr Tan said.

“We will share more of the required essential items next week, once we fully take over (the cats).”

The group is currently working with AVS, and will hold an adoption drive at the Singapore Pet Expo. The event, running from April 3 to 5, will take place at Singapore Expo Hall 5B and 6.

For ALL’s dogs, meanwhile, Oasis Second Chance said that it had committed to take under its care 29 of the 56 displaced canines.

“With our existing 91 dogs, this brings the total under our care to 120,” noted the dedicated dog shelter in its post.

“It is a daunting undertaking, especially as 95 per cent of these new arrivals require medical attention.”

To accommodate the dogs from ALL, Oasis Second Chance said it has secured two additional units in The Animal Lodge, which brings its total number of units to nine.

The shelter said that it was “deeply grateful” for the “generous support” of NParks and AVS, who are providing a year’s free rental and three months’ free utilities – support it previously said it would give to groups taking the displaced animals under their care.

Even with the assistance, the shelter noted that it is projected an additional expenditure of about $178,000 this year, which would go to improvements such as installation of CCTVs, increased manpower and medical treatment for the dogs.

Oasis Second Chance shared the various methods for donations such as through crowdfunding platforms, giving.sg and Give.Asia, and through digital bank transfers.

It was earlier reported that, aside from the overdue rent, ALL’s issues also involved feedback from its volunteers regarding the welfare of the animals.

AVS inspectors found that several of the animals were sick and were not receiving prompt or adequate veterinary attention.

According to previous reports, ALL’s animals will come under the care of animal welfare groups including Voices for Animals, Oasis Second Chance, Noah’s Ark Cares and SOSD.

They will remain for a year, rent-free, at the units formerly occupied by ALL at The Animal Lodge.

AVS will also supply resources such as pet food, in particular prescription diets and preventatives, and conduct medical checks to assess the health status of all the animals.

The Commissioner of Charities had opened an inquiry into ALL on Jan 28.