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CNA
7 days ago
- General
- CNA
Yishun, Punggol cat deaths likely caused by vehicle accidents, not abuse: NParks
Authorities have debunked suggestions that a serial cat killer is on the loose in Nee Soon. Investigations by the National Parks Board conclude that, out of the two dead felines found there over the past few weeks, at least one was likely a victim of a vehicle accident. NParks said its post mortem on community cat King Kong's carcass found no evidence of penetrating or sharp force wounds, which would have been likely in a case of abuse. Rather, the cat had fractures on its pelvis and breastbone, and a slight jutting out of its right eye. Rachel Teng reports.
CNA
17-05-2025
- CNA
Punggol cat death: NParks says no evidence of deliberate act of cruelty, injuries likely from traffic accident
SINGAPORE: There is no clear evidence that the injured community cat in Punggol, which later died, was a victim of a deliberate act of animal cruelty, said the National Parks Board (NParks) on Saturday (May 17). The update comes days after it said it was investigating the case as one of suspected animal cruelty. The cat had been found injured at the loading and unloading bay near Block 326B Sumang Walk in Punggol. NParks had retrieved the injured cat after receiving feedback on the morning of May 12 and sent it to a private veterinary clinic for immediate care, said Ms Jessica Kwok, the statutory board's group director of enforcement and investigation, in a statement to the media. "Based on the investigations and observations from the vet report, we did not find any overt evidence that the injuries were sustained due to a deliberate act of cruelty. "The vet report from the private vet clinic stated that the cat's injuries are suggestive of blunt force trauma to the head, and that a road traffic accident is a possible common cause of such injuries." NParks had also informed the community cat's caregiver, after tracing its microchip, to contact the clinic to follow up. "We understand that due to its injuries, the cat was subsequently euthanised on welfare grounds at the clinic, and cremated," said Ms Kwok. In investigating the case, NParks interviewed the person who first found the cat and reviewed available CCTV footage both in the vicinity of the car park and the bay where the cat was found. "Based on the investigation findings, it is likely that the cat had sustained its injuries due to a vehicular accident," said Ms Kwok, adding that NParks has concluded investigations into the case. CAT ABUSE CASE IN YISHUN This was the second purported case of cat abuse in a week that NParks has been investigating, after another feline was found dead at Yishun Street 51 with signs of torture. Addressing that case, Ms Kwok said that investigations were still ongoing. "We urge the public not to further speculate on the details of the ongoing case and to verify their information sources. These are crucial in allowing for a fair round of investigation to be carried out.
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Punggol town council, NParks to raise awareness after death of community cat
SINGAPORE, May 16 — Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council is working with the National Parks Board (NParks) and animal welfare groups to promote public awareness following the death of a community cat in Punggol on May 12, The Straits Times reported. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed the incident in a Facebook post late yesterday, saying that many residents had shared feedback about animal welfare concerns after the cat, named Shere Khan, was found severely injured in the area. According to the report, Gan said NParks has assured residents that it is looking into the matter and that posters will be displayed to raise public awareness. Gan further urged the public to treat animals with care, saying in his post, 'Let us be a gracious society, and show kindness and compassion to animals.' The case gained significant attention after animal welfare group Luni Singapore posted an appeal on May 13, describing the incident as one of the most brutal it had encountered. The group stated on Facebook that Shere Khan, despite receiving immediate veterinary care, succumbed to injuries it described as 'strongly indicative of deliberate abuse,' involving possible strangulation or blunt force trauma. NParks confirmed on May 13 that it is investigating the case as a suspected instance of animal cruelty, according to The Straits Times. The incident in Punggol follows another act of alleged animal cruelty reported in Yishun on May 9, where a community cat named King Kong was found disembowelled and with its eyes gouged out. Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, who is also the MP for Nee Soon GRC, condemned the Yishun case in a Facebook post on the same day, calling it an example of 'appalling cruelty.' Shanmugam wrote, 'What kind of person will do this? This is not who we are as a people.' Both incidents have reignited calls for stricter penalties against animal abusers, The Straits Times reported. Animal welfare groups, including the Cat Welfare Society, have since intensified public engagement in the affected areas, appealing for witnesses and urging residents to report suspicious activity.
CNA
14-05-2025
- CNA
NParks investigating suspected animal cruelty case after death of Punggol cat
SINGAPORE: The National Parks Board (NParks) is investigating a case of suspected animal cruelty after the death of a community cat in Punggol. The cat was found injured in a car park near Block 326B Sumang Walk. Animal welfare group Luni Singapore described the case as "one of the most brutal" it had encountered. This is the second purported case of cat abuse in a week, after another feline was found dead in Yishun with signs of torture. "NParks has received feedback involving a cat found dead at Yishun Street 51 and an injured cat found in a car park near Block 326B Sumang Walk. We are looking into both cases," the agency said on Wednesday (May 14) in response to CNA's queries. According to Luni Singapore, the Punggol community cat was a male tabby named Shere Khan, also known as Papa Cat. It was registered under Luni Singapore and was found severely injured "likely on May 11 or 12", the group said on Facebook. An unknown person brought the injured cat to the vet, and the animal welfare group was eventually contacted. "Despite receiving immediate veterinary care, Shere Khan did not survive. The nature of his injuries points strongly to deliberate abuse, potentially involving strangulation or blunt force trauma," Luni Singapore said in its Facebook post. "This is one of the most brutal cases we have encountered, and we are determined to find out what happened." In response to CNA queries on Wednesday, Luni Singapore's founder, Ms Nina Astolfi, said the group has not received any leads, adding that the Cat Welfare Society was helping to conduct door-to-door outreach together with caretakers and feeders of the area. Ms Astolfi said the veterinary report showed that the cat had bilateral proptosis (both eye globes protruding significantly from their sockets), swelling and lacerations of the tongue, superficial bruising on the right side of the face, a small lesion on top of the head and frayed nails on all four paws. The cat was also hypothermic and dehydrated upon arrival at the vet, she added. Ms Astolfi said emergency medical costs amounted to about S$260, which the group said it covered with support from community donations.
