SHOCKING pictures of a dog with its hind paw severed and its leg stripped of flesh and skin, exposing its bone were posted on citizen journalism website STOMP.

Source: ST

See the picture here.

The stray dog, who has been named Kiwi, is believed to be a victim of animal abuse. She was found by STOMPer Wendy, who works at non-profit organisation Action for Singapore Dogs.  ‘You may feel uncomfortable looking at them, but this is what really happened to our fellow local dogs in Singapore.’

It is shocking that people could actually abuse animals, even if they were strays.  Yes, it could have been due to a road accident, or a wild boar trap.  But the possibility of abuse ranks fairly high, given the numerous instances of horrid abuses against strays we read in the papers from time to time.  In this particular case, I doubt that the abuser will ever be caught.

Under the Animals and Birds Act, anyone who is found guilty of such an offence including abandonment of any animal, can be imprisoned for up to 12 months, fined up to $10,000, or both.  We urge the government to penalise all abusers to the fullest extent of the law.  Even then, perhaps the fine should be doubled. 

As residents, we also have a duty to report abuses.  If you observe an act of animal abuse, whether deliberate or unintentional, don’t just walk away. Call the SPCA and they will send an Inspector to investigate.  Help the SPCA help the animals. Express your disapproval. Animal abuse is not just socially unacceptable – it reflects a lack of respect for life itself.

• inspector@spca.org.sg
  General enquiries on animal cruelty (please call 62875355 ext. 9 to lodge a report)

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