Chained Dog Awareness in Singapore

Chained Dog Awareness in Singapore We believe man's best friend should not be permanently chained or confined by their owners.

DOGS DESERVE BETTER
Singapore currently has no laws in place to restrict dog tethering/chaining. Chaining dogs unfortunately legal in Singapore is one of the cruelest punishments imaginable for a social animal like a dog. Dog chained to a post whole day and night and denied the opportunity to engage in any normal activities that promote physical and emotional health will suffer eventually from bei

ng isolated, consistently alone, intense boredom, frustration, depression and most of all SADNESS. This page is created to raise awareness the plight of the many dogs chained across Singapore. The limitation of a chained dog’s mobility contravenes ‘The Five Freedoms’, widely accepted as a statement of fundamental principles of animal welfare and adopted by professional veterinarians and advocated by international groups like the World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA), World Organization of Animal Health (OIE), the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Society of Cruelty to Animals. The Five Freedoms being -
Freedom from hunger or thirst:
If his sources are depleted, dog is unable to physically alert his owner or move to another food or water source. Freedom from discomfort:
Tied to a post, dog is exposed to the elements all day, every single day. A chained dog has to live within a dirty and dangerous environment most of the time. Freedom from pain, injury or disease:
A chained dog is most likely malnourished because it is being fed ill-suited food resulting in a weak immune system thus it is not able to fight off infections. It is often riddled with ticks, mite infestations and probably has worms breeding in them. Freedom to express normal behavior:
It is unnatural for a dog to stay in one area for 20 hours a day. A chained dog is starved of everything they thrive on – LOVE, AFFECTION AND INTERACTION WITH HUMANS and OTHER DOGS. Freedom from fear and distress:
Being tethered for such an extended period of time could have a devastating psychological effect on the dog. Psychological effects are normally long-term and will most likely affect the dog for the entire duration of his life. WE ARE NOT GIVING UP
Change will not happen until animal advocates like you voice your feelings. We need a change in legislation to raise the standards of minimum care and improve the living conditions of our dogs. An enactment of this vital legislation will end the suffering of the many dogs tethered long term in Singapore. HOW YOU CAN HELP
This is an appeal to you to make a difference in a chained dog’s life. Your support today could make a huge difference in influencing the policy makers where animal welfare is concerned.

1) Like us on facebook. Share our posts with your friends.
2) Help us raise awareness by reporting to the authorities a dog that is tethered 24/7
3) Volunteer your service to help us when we need additional resources

Didi and Gege are now both in the comfort of the same home boarding facility.Di Di will be staying at the boarder’s plac...
10/06/2026

Didi and Gege are now both in the comfort of the same home boarding facility.

Di Di will be staying at the boarder’s place for two weeks, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that we can place him into a loving foster home soon, as we’re still in talks.

The owner has relinquished his legal rights, and Di Di and Gege are now under our care. Our boarder also shared that both boys have truly fantastic temperaments, which is a huge relief.

We’re keeping a careful watch on how they’re doing medically.

Thank you for your concern. We’ll keep the community updated on how both of them are doing.

Bruno is a 15-year-old poodle who still believes in happy days.Care for an elderly father has become an unexpected prior...
07/06/2026

Bruno is a 15-year-old poodle who still believes in happy days.

Care for an elderly father has become an unexpected priority, and the family can no longer keep Bruno safe and supported. Bruno is so deeply bonded with the elderly caregiver that any rehoming is not just a change of address… it’s a change of heart.

Yet Bruno is not “shut down.”

He’s cheerful and affectionate, he eats well, he jumps around like a little kid, and he trots like a trooper. The only health note we’re watching is a heart murmur, and he’s still doing okay day to day.

If you have room in your home for a senior boy who wants closeness, kindness, and steady routine, Bruno would love you right back.

Could your home be Bruno’s second chance? DM us if you can give this senior boy a home.

FINAL URGENT APPEAL FOR DIDI‼️This appeal needs two kinds of help: a kind long-term foster for Didi, OR volunteers to wa...
05/06/2026

FINAL URGENT APPEAL FOR DIDI‼️

This appeal needs two kinds of help: a kind long-term foster for Didi, OR volunteers to walk and monitor him if we have to return him to the owner.

THE GOOD NEWS
His blood test and X-ray results came back decent.

What we still haven’t fully figured out:

Why Didi often criss-crosses his legs, and why he can look a little wobbly at times, even though he can walk well about 80% of the time and stands up fairly quickly.

REAL-LIFE CARE SUPPORT YOU’D BE HELPING WITH
1) Ongoing yeast management (this is the reason for the strong smell)

2)Pee-pad training support (he may be used to p*eing on concrete areas

3) Leg support through routine (start with at least 3 outdoor walks daily to help him do his business outdoors and build strength)

4) Home safety (an anti-slip mat is essential for better grip and fall prevention)

*Subject to the owner’s willingness to surrender Didi to us.

WHY THIS IS URGENT
Didi is still at the clinic with no place to go. He can be discharged today, but we haven’t secured a foster home yet. We’ve received a few enquiries, but no one has offered a home. If we can’t find a suitable fosterer, we will have to return him to the owner. Didi stays at Joo Chiat area.

If you can’t foster, stepping up as a volunteer walker/monitor still makes a real difference.

Either way, Didi needs support. Please DM us if you can help in any way. 🙏🏻

On the outside, Didi’s pain doesn’t announce itself in a dramatic scene. But what we’re seeing is serious enough. His bo...
01/06/2026

On the outside, Didi’s pain doesn’t announce itself in a dramatic scene.

But what we’re seeing is serious enough. His body carries signs of ongoing suffering: a strong ye**ty smell, significant fur loss with blackened skin, and the way he walks weakly, like every step is a decision he does not fully have strength for. Then came the moment that changed everything: he fell on his side and struggled to get up. It was not just a mishap, it was a warning.

And the living situation is making it harder for him to recover. His area is constantly wet, turning every attempt to move into a slipping risk for a dog with weak legs.

Right now, we have only two possible roads. Both come with heartbreak attached.

A second chance (if we can move fast):

If a fosterer can take him in, we can act immediately. This is the most secure option, because Didi does not need later. He needs safe ground, consistent monitoring, and timely vet care while he heals.

If time runs out (support, then return):

If we cannot secure a foster in time, Didi’s path becomes the hardest one. He may have to be returned to his owner, but not without help. We will provide support so Didi does not have to face this alone.

If you can foster Didi, please DM us.

Heart-breaking truth. Urgent request

Didi needs a life-saving decision right now, not sympathy “someday.”

Can someone please help him urgently?

Toffee here. Allow me to introduce myself like a tiny, brave heart with a side of Shiba attitude.I have been waiting for...
01/06/2026

Toffee here. Allow me to introduce myself like a tiny, brave heart with a side of Shiba attitude.

I have been waiting for the right pawrent, and I am putting this out one more time because my rescuer has shared about me a few times, but we still have not found my person.

In my early days in Singapore, my body and nerves went through a lot. I had a bad diarrhoea episode which landed me in hospital, and there was also a not so great start with handling, including something suspected to be a stressful grooming experience.

Because of that, when people get too forceful or try to push through, I can feel unsure, and I may show it.

The good news is that my foster has been patient with me in the best way. Over time, I have learned that everyday things like a leash or collar do not always mean pressure. These days, I am:
🤩Way calmer when the leash or collar goes on
🤩Improving around other dogs
🤩Still spirited, but more settled in my own rhythm

I am still young too, so yes, my puppy behaviour is still here. You may notice that I can be:
📝A little nippy
📝A bit stubborn
📝Sometimes random in the most entertaining way

What I am really asking for is not someone who can overpower, but someone calm, gentle, and consistent. Someone who understands that dominance does not work on me. I do best with soft guidance, respectful boundaries, and time. And if you are a friend I bump into regularly, I am more than happy to go up and greet you, because once I recognise you and feel safe, I can be very affectionate too.

If you think I am worth a shot, and you can offer that calm, patient approach, please DM my rescuer. I would love to meet you and see if I am the final chapter you have been waiting for.

Honey is the last one still waiting.Honey is very tense at first. Her body seems to hold its breath. Her neck is stretch...
31/05/2026

Honey is the last one still waiting.

Honey is very tense at first. Her body seems to hold its breath. Her neck is stretched upright and her face is set forward. If something startles her, she may bark out of fear, but she does not want to be that way. You can see it in the way she watches, hesitates, and tries to make sense of her surroundings.

Then something changes. The moment she realises the person reaching out to her is safe, the tension eases. One gentle touch melts the worry from her body, and she inches closer, choosing to stay with you instead of staying on guard.

So young, Honey’s only family right now is Kinako. She sticks close for comfort, protection, and cuddles.

If you’re patient and gentle, Honey will learn that her new world can feel calm. She’ll do best in a quiet home with a 1 to 2 member household.

Please DM us if you can offer Honey a safe, gentle start.

27/05/2026

When a Dog Can’t Go On Alone, We Stay.

In 2017, Ge Ge and Didi were found shut away in a kitchen, surviving in conditions so bad the smell brought neighbours to complaint. We stepped in, brought in a trainer, and helped the owner establish a simple walking routine for both dogs. That small change made a meaningful difference, allowing them to enjoy regular walks for nine years

Then, two weeks ago, we got a distress call from the owner.

Ge Ge was paralysed, in pain, and barking constantly. The barking grew so intense that neighbours called the police. We went back in, brought him to the clinic, and discovered nearly two litres of fluid had built up in his chest. He was badly stinking too, likely from being stuck on the floor, unable to move away from his own p*e and poo.
Ge Ge’s prognosis is poor. We do not know how much time he has left.

But even now, he is still reaching for life in his own quiet way. He has a good appetite at the clinic. In the past one to two days, he managed to get up and take a few steps. He is now in paid boarding, under the care of an experienced palliative caregiver who knows how to keep dogs like him comfortable.

We have already spent almost a week supporting him at the clinic, and the cost does not end there. His medical and boarding expenses will continue, so Ge Ge can stay as comfortable and pain-free as possible until he is ready to let go.

If you want to help us stand by dogs like Ge Ge in their hardest chapter, please donate via https://chaineddogawarenesssg.give.asia/campaign/cdas-fundraiser #/updates. Our 1-for-1 fundraising campaign, supported by Tote Board, ends on 20 June.

25/05/2026

Some of our dogs have come from lives marked by neglect, hunger, and hardship. Burger was once a factory dog. Alfie is now weak and has lost her mobility. Hua Hua suffered repeated diarrhoea after being fed leftover human food before rescue. Thanks to PetCubes, they and a few others are now receiving the nutrition they need.

We thank PetCubes with all our hearts for being part of their healing journey.

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