{"id":78659,"date":"2026-08-22T20:02:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T12:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=78659"},"modified":"2026-08-22T20:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T12:02:05","slug":"avs-to-hold-pet-adoption-drive-in-singapores-cbd-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=78659","title":{"rendered":"AVS to hold pet adoption drive in Singapore\u2019s CBD for the first time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">SINGAPORE \u2013 Looking to welcome a new furry friend into your home?<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) is set to bring its adoption drive to the heart of the city from <!-- -->Aug 27 to 29<!-- -->, with <!-- -->more than 10 animal groups<!-- --> on showcase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Paws In The City, <!-- -->AVS\u2019 first pet event in the central business district<!-- -->, will be held at the <!-- -->Guoco Tower Urban Park in Tanjong Pagar from 11am to 8pm<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">There will be a range of animals up for adoption at the event, including <!-- -->dogs, cats, small mammals and even parrots<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cBy bringing the adoption drive to a central and easily accessible location, we hope to reach a wider audience and inspire more members of the public to consider pet adoption and give these animals the opportunity to find a forever home,\u201d said Anna Wong, <!-- -->group director of community animal management at AVS<!-- -->, in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">For those hoping to learn more about adoption and pet ownership, the event will feature <!-- -->booths where visitors can chat with AVS staff about dog training, as well as responsible pet care<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">There will also be <!-- -->a talk on Aug 28 by Every Stray Matters about its dog fostering programme<!-- -->, where visitors can learn about the responsible rehoming of dogs and how this helps manage the community dog population in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Besides the adoption drive, visitors can also <!-- -->shop for animal-related products<!-- --> and take part in a host of activities with their furry companions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Pawrents can look forward to activities such as a <!-- -->DIY dog toy workshop, a treasure hunt for dogs to find hidden treats, and the Paw Race<!-- -->, in which dogs and owners race other teams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">They can also participate in the <!-- -->Best Ridiculously Dressed Owner and Dog Contest for a chance to win prizes<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Caricature artists will be present on all three days of the event, with <!-- -->50 per cent of the proceeds to go towards feeding free-roaming dogs<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Visitors are encouraged to check the AVS website for more details on which animal groups will be at the event on each day, and plan their visits accordingly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">They may also visit <a href=\"https:\/\/avs.nparks.gov.sg\/outreach\/events\/paws-in-the-city\/?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">go.gov.sg\/paws-in-the-city<\/span><\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"responsive-iframe-base instagram instagram-embed\" title=\"instagram embed\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dbf5ZriDHw6\/embed\/captioned\/?omitscript=true\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer;falseclipboard-write; 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