SPCA said it was alerted to seven animal abuse cases that involved minors in 2022. Read more at straitstimes.com.
“Animal cruelty at a young age can be an indication of other deep-seated issues. Failing to address and rectify these behaviours can have far-reaching consequences, sometimes even perpetuating a cycle of violence and cruelty,” said Ms Sankar.
The 41-year-old homemaker, who plans to get a dog when her nine-year-old daughter is older, added that the simulation was not too graphic for her child, and that they also learned other things at the event, such as the type of food that pets can eat. “I brought my daughters here because I want them to know that it’s not easy owning a pet and they can learn about things they didn’t know about pet ownership,” said the banker who is in her 40s. “I hope to reinforce the idea that they need to be responsible to own a pet.”
Citing the example of how his son, who turns three this year, grows up with their two pet dogs, Mr Tan said: “How we treat animals, pets at home, animals outside the community, and even wildlife such as monitor lizards, snakes, learn from us.
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