(:Wednesday, August 17, 2011 ♥ 5:14 PM Y
Rabbit Issues in Singapore ):
so sad, just read an article about poor treatment of rabbits ):
here are the links: http://www.spca.org.sg/yearofrabbits.html and http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/this_urban_jungle/537550/dressing_up_rabbits_may_panic_and_kill_them_says_spca.htmlextract from SPCA article:
The SPCA investigated these two exhibitions on Thursday (20 January 2011) and found the conditions to be unacceptable. At Suntec, some of the rabbits were kept in very small cages while the flooring of all their enclosures was not suitable (wire flooring). At Harbourfront, while our Inspector was there, the rabbits were clearly very stressed as they were continually touched by members of the public. Although there are signs advising the public not to touch the animals, this was not enforced.
We have voiced our strong objection regarding the set up of the exhibitions to the AVA (the government authority which issues licenses for the exhibition of animals). We will be following up closely to ensure conditions are improved.
The SPCA has received several complaints with regards to this issue and would like to thank concerned members of the public for their feedback. If you observe any further welfare issues at these exhibitions, please take pictures or videos (without flash) if possible and send them to depinspector@spca.org.sg If the situation warrants immediate attention call 6287 5355 ext 9.
The SPCA had written in to AVA earlier this week to put a stop to the planned rabbit races and dress up contests organised by Pets Village in Suntec City Tropics Atrium on the grounds that rabbits are timid animals and can easily suffer from shock or stress. We requested that the promotion be stopped before any animals suffer unnecessarily or die in the process.
yupp. so sad ): poor rabbits and bunnies ):rabbits are stressed easily D: so we must not make them more stressed, such as letting them wear clothes!!extract from STOMP article about dressing rabbits:
SPCA says that racing and dressing up rabbits could cause extreme stress and may even lead to death for the animals.
The association is responding to a posting in STOMP, which highlighted STOMPer Jacelyn's concerns over rabbit races and dress-up contests organised by pet stores this Chinese New Year, saying that it is a form of animal abuse.
An SPCA spokesperson said:
"The SPCA refers to the posting 'Racing rabbits and dressing them up is animal abuse, says animal shelter volunteer'. "We agree with Stomper Jacelyn that promotions such as the one being organised by Pets Village in Suntec City Tropics Atrium this month, could cause extreme stress to the rabbits.
"Dressing up rabbits in clothing could constrict their movement, and make the animals panic. Panic could even cause them to go into shock and die.
"Rabbits are indeed fragile creatures, and prone to suffering from stress. Forcing them to race in a crowded and noisy environment will definitely cause them stress and it would be better to refrain from organising such activities.
"We are entering into the Year of the Rabbit. Let's make it a happy year for them, not a stressful one."
so sadddddddd ): poor rabbits.yepp, do not buy rabbits on impulse (: if you want to take care of them, you have to take care of them for a lifetime. so, please be a responsible rabbit owner (:rabbits can live up to 10 years (: so you must be responsible, DO NOT abandon them when you do not want to take care of them anymore!!!!STOP ANIMAL ABUSE.animals have feelings too(:
