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Police dog Xiao Bao melts hearts at Malaysia’s national day rehearsal
1+ week, 6+ day ago (249+ words) Netizens joked that Xiao Bao appeared more interested in making friends than looking intimidating. Published Aug 30, 2026, 03:28 PM PETALING JAYA - A day after a ginger cat known as King Oyen stole the spotlight, another four-legged star has won over Malaysians ahead…...
Elvin Ng and Lee Teng's heartfelt tributes to their dogs
3+ week, 2+ day ago (455+ words) Elvin Ng (left) and Lee Teng both reflected on years of companionship and the difficult circumstances surrounding the deaths of their dogs. Published Aug 20, 2026, 06:25 PM Updated Aug 20, 2026, 06:42 PM SINGAPORE – One had to make the difficult choice to let go of…...
Essential cat care guide for responsible cat owners
2+ week, 6+ day ago (966+ words) Microchipping and licensing your cat enhance traceability, helping reunite lost and found cats with their owners. Published Aug 23, 2026, 02:15 PM SINGAPORE – Cats make for deeply rewarding companions, though their needs are frequently misunderstood. Whether you are a first-time cat owner or…...
Forum: GrabPet should have clear and consistently enforced standards
1+ week, 3+ day ago (215+ words) Published Sep 03, 2026, 05:00 AM I use GrabPet regularly and have become increasingly frustrated by the inconsistency between Grab’s stated policies and the service provided by some of its GrabPet drivers. I travel with two Siberian huskies. Grab’s breed-size guidance classifies huskies…...
Scientists uncover how cats identify each other by urine scent
3+ week, 1+ day ago (232+ words) Published Aug 21, 2026, 03:31 PM TOKYO - Domestic cats identify each other by sniffing their urine, as their urinary composition profiles are individually distinctive, according to a study published in a scientific journal. A multinational research team including Japanese researchers has analysed urinary…...
Look out for your pets’ welfare amid soaring temperatures, unhealthy PSI levels: SPCA
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (489+ words) The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals urged pet owners to run an air purifier that captures PM2.5 particles at home. Published Sep 10, 2026, 07:35 PM SINGAPORE – Pet owners should look out for their pets’ welfare, the Society for the Prevention…...
good pet fair kampong edition animals at kallang
2+ week, 5+ day ago (597+ words) The Good Pet Fair – Kampong Edition was held over the weekend along the Great Eastern Promenade at The Kallang. Published Aug 24, 2026, 04:05 PM SINGAPORE – Macaws took to the air while cats and dogs sat pretty in prams with their owners pushing…...
Over 111,000 pet cats licensed since start of new ownership rules; transition period to end on Aug 31
1+ week, 5+ day ago (325+ words) It will be an offence to keep unlicensed pet cats from Sept 1. Published Aug 31, 2026, 12:20 PM Updated Aug 31, 2026, 12:22 PM SINGAPORE – More than 111,000 pet cats have been licensed two years since new rules for cat ownership rolled out in Singapore. Giving this…...
Forum: Dog shelters making it too difficult to adopt a pet
1+ week, 3+ day ago (386+ words) Published Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM I refer to the article “The cost of a second chance: What it takes to keep Singapore’s animal rescue groups going” (Aug 31). I cared for my pet dogs and rabbits to a ripe old age, and I…...
wagglo app connects dog owners for walks & playdates
2+ week, 4+ day ago (160+ words) The TL;DR: Four recent poly graduates launched an app for dog owners to connect on play dates and walks, as well as serve as a directory for places to go with dogs. Four recent poly graduates created Wagglo, an…...