SINGAPORE – Four out of the 23 rabbits that were allegedly abandoned in Seletar last week have died as at Sept 22, said the National Parks Board (NParks), which is investigating the case.
The four were among seven kits recovered from Seletar Farmway 1 by animal welfare group Voices For Animals (VFA), which also rescued 16 adult rabbits from the location.
The rabbits were found to have health issues, including overgrown nails and skin conditions, according to a medical assessment conducted by the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS), VFA and vets from The Animal Doctors on Sept 21.
Some of the rabbits also had wounds, said NParks’ group director for enforcement and investigation Jessica Kwok in a media reply on Sept 22.
In response to queries, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said on Sept 21 it received a call about “a large number of rabbits” seen abandoned in Seletar Farmway at about 11.45pm on Sept 18.
“Rabbits are fragile animals who are highly vulnerable to stress, predators, and environmental elements, making it urgent to take the abandoned rabbits in for the night,” it said.
As its rescue officers were not able to be deployed at the time, SPCA said that it explored alternatives with the people who provided the feedback.
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