AVS Investigating Cases of Cats Being Slashed in AMK; Appeal Public to Report Via Website

The recent spate of animal abuse stories is nothing short of heartbreaking.

And unfortunately, another case has arisen, with ten cats in Ang Mo Kio found to have been cruelly slashed.

AVS Investigating Cases of Cats Being Slashed in AMK; Appeal Public to Report Via Website

The slashing incidents first began in late April and continued in May.

One of the caretakers in the area, Ms Nicole Chan, told the media that the first five cases happened between 25 April and 4 May, when each cat was found to have a “consistent deep slash mark”. Then again on 19 May and 20 May, another five cats were found with the same injuries.

The first batch comprised family cats, while three out of five of the second batch were feral. One of the feral mother cats was found with two slash wounds on her back.

“The slashes look like they were made by a very sharp object and looked to be human-inflicted,” she noted.

Ms Chan’s husband, Mr James Wong also added that the attacker had initially hurt the most friendly cats but was now apparently seeking more timid ones, seemingly having “some kind of compulsion on it.”

Since the horrifying acts, Ms Chan has placed nine of the cats in boarding facilities in Lim Chu Kang and at The Animal Lodge.

One cat has been treated at the SPCA and is recovering well while the others have been treated at private clinics, reassured Dr Jaipal Singh Gill, SPCA’s executive director.

Thankfully, other residents have stepped up to the case, regularly patrolling the area to prevent more abuse. CNA reports that the incidents occurred around several Housing Board blocks in Ang Mo Kio—302, 316B, 335, 337, 343, and 346.

Authorities Leading The Charge in Tracking Perpetrator; Seeks Public Help

The National Parks Board (NParks) stated on Friday (21 May) that the Animal and Veterinary Services (AVS) has been notified about the attacks and is looking into them.

So far, the SPCA and the Cat Welfare Society have been distributing flyers and putting up posters in the affected neighbourhood.

The organisations have also appealed to residents in the Ang Mo Kio area to look out for suspicious people and to help watch over the community cats safely, in accordance with COVID-19 regulations.

Dr Gill added that these cases are “both an animal as well as a human safety issue.” Netizens echoed his sentiments, highlighting that if there is a person “with sadistic tendencies harming the cats, they can easily do the same to people.”

Anyone with information in relation to these incidents may call SPCA’s 24/7 hotline at 6287 5355 (extension 9) or email [email protected]. Members of the public can also WhatsApp the Cat Welfare Society at 8766 5905. Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

You should report any incident at AVS’ website or call their hotline at 1800 476 1600. Witnesses may also call the police at 999 if urgent assistance is needed on the scene.

If you live in the area, please do look out for these critters and to report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.

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