A dog breeder operating at Sungei Tengah, Lismore Pet Enterprise, was fined S$4,000 on 20 Jun 2025 after being found guilty of several regulatory lapses relating to its breeding operations.
Unsafe Kennel Conditions
Lismore Pet Enterprise, based at The Animal Lodge, held a licence as a pet farm.
The National Parks Board (NParks) stated in court that the company failed to comply with several terms and conditions required for licensed dog breeding, reported CNA.
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Animal and Veterinary Services (AVS) officers conducted an inspection on 1 Nov 2023 at several units operated by Lismore Pet Enterprise across two blocks.
During the inspection, officers observed multiple gaps and holes in the flooring of certain kennels. These defects posed a risk of trapping the feet or paws of the dogs housed within.
Specifically, two kennels containing three and five dogs, respectively, were found to have such unsafe flooring, which breached the requirement for firm and safe kennel flooring.
Breach of Sterilisation Rules
The inspection also revealed that Lismore Pet Enterprise did not ensure that retired breeding dogs were sterilised within six months of retirement, as required by regulations.
In one instance, officers found a female Japanese spitz, aged eight years and eleven months, that had not been sterilised after being retired from breeding.
Charges and Sentencing
Lismore Pet Enterprise admitted guilt to four offences. Another 22 similar charges were taken into consideration during sentencing. NParks requested a fine of S$6,000.
The breaches were brought to court by NParks, which oversees pet farm licensing and animal welfare.
The court convicted Lismore Pet Enterprise of failing to sterilise retired breeding dogs following regulations and maintaining unsafe kennel conditions.
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The S$4,000 fine was imposed for these lapses in regulatory compliance. NParks continues to monitor licensed pet farms for adherence to animal welfare and operational requirements.
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