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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.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany 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,\u201d director of AVS Trisha Eng said.<\/p>\n
While AVS engaged Animal Lovers League over the issues, little to no progress was seen, Ms Eng added.<\/p>\n
In total, AVS issued seven advisories and two directives to Animal Lovers League, which it eventually complied with.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One of these directives required Animal Lovers League to provide veterinary care for animals identified with welfare concerns within six days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Animal Lovers League also owes a total of 53 months\u2019 rent to AVS.<\/p>\n
Ms Eng said that AVS has been extending support to the group, including giving them more time to pay rental arrears via an instalment plan.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, the gaps were not resolved and worsened in the past year, putting the welfare of the animals at risk,\u201d Ms Eng said.<\/p>\n
The group’s lease for its 10 units had expired in December last year. AVS then renewed the tenancy for eight of these units until June this year, hoping to “nudge them in the right direction towards downsizing” and to help them manage their resources, Ms Eng said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
AVS also noted the group’s intent to continue caring for the animals and adopted a “measured approach” as a sudden eviction could further compromise the well-being of the animals under the group’s care, she added.<\/p>\n
The lease was again extended until Aug 5, when the decision was made not to renew it any further in view of the poor management and rental arrears owed.<\/p>\n
Animal Lovers League is now required to return the units to AVS as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cAVS is now working closely with the various animal welfare groups and individuals to develop a long-term plan for the care and rehoming of Animal Lovers League\u2019s animals to ensure their health and welfare,\u201d said Ms Eng.<\/p>\n
Mr Mohan has not responded to CNA\u2019s request for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The group has been actively soliciting donations for food and vet bills on its social media pages. It has also begun putting up listings of animals for adoption in recent months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n