She said she had to leave the cats in the rental flat in April after a neighbour called child protection services on her, accusing her of jeopardising the health of her newborn as they were living in “less than healthy environment with 40 cats”.
An independent cat rescuer who gave her name only as Ms Wati, 50, said she was tipped off in April that the cats had been left without human supervision in the flat. “The SPCA had provided options for rehoming the cats and veterinary assistance to ensure the cats’ well-being. Regrettably, despite our efforts, we have encountered challenges in making progress on this matter.
Ang Mo Kio community cat feeder Crystal Tan, 60, said she received a message in April alleging that the cats in the flat had not eaten in two weeks. She said the feeders were caught on a neighbour’s CCTV footage on several occasions prising open the louvres of the windows and removing a few of her cats.“I don’t understand why, instead of trying to help me with my situation, they break into my place to steal the cats. All of my cats have been microchipped under my name and this address,” she added.
Those found guilty of failing in their duty of care to their pets, including abandoning them, can be charged under the Animals and Birds Act.