{"id":44209,"date":"2026-04-13T20:56:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=44209"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:56:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:56:37","slug":"diner-raises-hygiene-concerns-after-spotting-dogs-in-stroller-at-spore-hawker-centre-netizens-defend-pet-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=44209","title":{"rendered":"Diner raises hygiene concerns after spotting dogs in stroller at S&#8217;pore hawker centre, netizens defend pet owners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Diner concerned about hygiene after seeing pet dogs in stroller at hawker centre in Singapore<\/h2>\n<p>A photo of two pet dogs in a stroller at a hawker centre has sparked discussion online, after a diner raised concerns about hygiene and public health.<\/p>\n<h3>Pet dogs spotted in stroller at hawker centre<\/h3>\n<p>The incident was shared in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group on 11 April, where the Original Poster (OP) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/348293689060800?multi_permalinks=2066972140526271&amp;hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressed discomfort at seeing the animals placed at table level<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They pointed out that pets are not allowed in hawker centres and added that \u201cnot everyone likes dog hair in their food\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>They also questioned what might happen if the dogs sneezed or shook their fur, affecting nearby diners.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718469\" style=\"width: 1546px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718469\" class=\"wp-image-718469 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670354747_1458500926011860_2924883903192262971_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670354747_1458500926011860_2924883903192262971_n.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670354747_1458500926011860_2924883903192262971_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670354747_1458500926011860_2924883903192262971_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670354747_1458500926011860_2924883903192262971_n-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670354747_1458500926011860_2924883903192262971_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/2048;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>OP calls for consideration in shared spaces<\/h3>\n<p>While acknowledging that pet-friendly establishments are becoming more common in Singapore, the OP urged pet owners to be mindful in shared public spaces such as eateries and lifts.<\/p>\n<p>They also noted that some individuals may have allergies or medical sensitivities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet common spaces remain inclusive, clean and safe for everyone,\u201d the OP wrote.<\/p>\n<h3>Netizens mostly defend pet owners<\/h3>\n<p>However, most netizens took the side of the pet owners.<\/p>\n<p>Some pointed out that the owners appeared considerate, as they had taken a corner table and kept the stroller away from other diners.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718442\" style=\"width: 936px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718442\" class=\"wp-image-718442 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-1-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"926\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-1-6.jpg 926w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-1-6-600x150.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-1-6-150x37.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 926px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 926\/231;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A Facebook user agreed, pointing out that the pet owners sat \u201caway from the crowd\u201d, which was better than what a \u201cselfish\u201d pet owner would have done.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<iframe id=\"answers-client-69dce1f2af616\" class=\"answers-client\" src=\"\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718445\" style=\"width: 933px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718445\" class=\"wp-image-718445 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-2-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"923\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-2-5.jpg 923w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-2-5-600x101.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-2-5-150x25.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 923px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 923\/156;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>One commenter advised the OP to pack their food and leave the hawker centre if they were so concerned about the dogs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718449\" style=\"width: 973px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718449\" class=\"wp-image-718449 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-3-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"963\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-3-3.jpg 963w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-3-3-600x115.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-3-3-150x29.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 963px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 963\/184;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Another netizen emphasised that rules should still be followed, regardless of personal views.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718458\" style=\"width: 938px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718458\" class=\"wp-image-718458 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"928\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-4-2.jpg 928w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-4-2-600x100.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comment-4-2-150x25.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 928px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 928\/154;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Pets not allowed at hawker centres<\/h3>\n<p>According to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfa.gov.sg\/docs\/default-source\/food-retail\/guidelines-for-allowing-pets-at-oras.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hawker centres and their Outdoor Refreshment Areas (ORAs) across Singapore do not allow pets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is because hawker centres are shared communal dining spaces, unlike some privately operated food establishments that may allow pets in designated areas.<\/p>\n<p>Food operators who wish to keep animals on their premises must also obtain prior approval from the National Parks Board (NParks) before bringing their own pets within food premises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/dog-katong-hotpot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog eats off plate at Katong hotpot restaurant, manager says he discarded tableware<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Y7veJhOCoe\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/dog-katong-hotpot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog eats off plate at Katong hotpot restaurant, manager says he discarded tableware<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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