SINGAPORE – Owners of the Maltese who died while in the care of a dog boarding and boarding company said they were unaware tourists had been recruited to volunteer to care for the animals. The married couple, who only wanted to be known as Mr Raymond, 31, and Ms Jenny, 29, said they were disappointed […]
Month: April 2019
Local pet boarding and daycare service draws intense criticism after dog drowned in their care
A local pet boarding and daycare service, Board n ‘Play, received intense criticism online after an internet user revealed that a dog they were caring for had drowned in Tanjong Beach. Last Wednesday (April 17), Facebook user Naida Ginnane wrote on social media that she witnessed the incident and that Board n ‘Play staff were […]
NParks Investigates Pet Boarding Service Allegations After Dog Dies, Singapore News & Top Stories
SINGAPORE – The National Parks Council’s Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) is investigating allegations related to the board N ‘Play dog ââboarding company, following the recent death of a Maltese. In response to questions from the Straits Times, AVS Group Director Jessica Kwok said Thursday April 25 that she was “concerned to learn of the […]
Pet boarding service accused of recruiting backpackers as ‘volunteers’ after dog death, Singapore News
A dog boarding service has come under fire for questionable recruitment practices after one of the dogs in its care died following an incident in Sentosa on Wednesday morning. Garfield, a one-year-old Maltese, was swimming at Tanjong Beach in Sentosa with 16 other dogs while in the care of seven dog handlers from Board N’ […]
Dog grooming: do it yourself Vs. Go to a professional
(Photo credit: Chee Gin Tan/Getty Images) Our dogs are not immune to getting dirty. In fact, they can get quite dirty. Add to that the need for haircuts and nail trims and it becomes a job in its own right to keep our cute lovable puppies clean and well cared for. But what is the […]
PuppySpot and American Humane Collaborate to Strengthen National Dog Breeding Standards
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, April 3, 2019 / PRNewswire / – PuppySpot, the leading marketplace helping dog lovers find puppies from selected and verified breeders nationwide, today announced a collaboration with cruelty-free american, the country’s first national humanitarian organization to raise standards and help establish industry-wide accountability for ethical practices among responsible ranchers. PuppySpot, as part of […]