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Volunteer rescues 2 cats in horrendous abandonment case; Tragic discovery of 3 feline skeletal remains

A distressing incident unfolded at Rental Block 6 Jalan Minyak, leaving the online cat-loving community shocked. After the tenant moved out, several pet cats were left locked inside cages, resulting in two severely emaciated cats and the skeletal remains of three others.

Concerned members of the Facebook group “Sayang Our Singapore’s Community Cats” raised awareness about the situation. Authorities, including the police and volunteer rescuers, have responded to the case.

The surviving cats were rescued, while the remains of the deceased cats were discovered inside a cage. The volunteer believes that the three cats had likely been dead for quite some time, possibly due to starvation leading to cannibalism.

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SINGAPORE — The cat-loving community online was shocked by a tragic incident that took place at Rental Block 6 Jalan Minyak. After the tenant’s family moved out, their pet cats were left unattended inside cages.

Two of the cats were severely emaciated, while the remaining three were merely skeletal remains.

This heart-wrenching incident came to light thanks to concerned members of the Facebook group “Sayang Our Singapore’s Community Cats.”

On Monday (5 June), Zirah Fahmi, who appeared to be a resident of Rental Block 6 Jalan Minyak, shared a video showing cats trapped inside a rental flat unit.

The video was taken from outside the unit, and when the person recording the clip meowed, the cats inside the unit responded.

Zirah Fahmi expressed hope that the Housing and Development Board (HDB) or the town council would take immediate action to rescue the cats.

“They are still stuck and AVs (Animal & Veterinary Service) have just come by just now to check but they can’t enter the house still and need approval from Hdb, ” she prayed for the cats’ survival until they received help, added that she also alerted the police, HDB and AVS about the issue.

Police officers, NParks personnel and volunteer rescuers visited the unit

The case has since raised attention from authorities and cat rescuers. According to the Chinese media outlet Lianhe Zaobao, several police officers and personnel from the National Parks Board visited the unit on Tuesday (6 June).

Volunteer rescuers, who frequently save abandoned cats, also arrived to offer assistance after seeing the Facebook post.

WatsIn Sal or known as Wati, one of the “Sayang Our Singapore’s Community Cats” group member and a volunteer rescuer, shared shocking photos that sadden all the cat lover.

In a video uploaded by Wati on Tuesday, a large metal cage can be seen was placed at the back of the one-bedroom rental unit.

Source: WatsIn Sal

Two black-and-white kittens were seen moving around in the three-tiered cages, appearing very thin.

At the bottom of the cage, there were numerous bones and cat fur, which was quite horrifying.

Based on the number of bones, Wati concluded that they were the remains of three cats. She later borrowed cat food and water from a neighbor and placed them inside the cage.

The two surviving cats eagerly rushed forward to devour the food.

Wati believes that the three cats had likely been dead for quite some time, possibly due to starvation leading to cannibalism.

Rescuers horrified by discovery of cats’ remains in a cage

Rescuers were left in shock when they discovered the remains of cats trapped inside a cage, suggesting that the felines had been abandoned for an estimated period of “one or two months.”

The owner of the cats claimed that they had been fed two weeks ago, which appeared to contradict the dire condition of the cats and the evidence found.

In another distressing video, a rescuer carefully examined the remains of the cats inside the cage, pointing out the presence of fur, skulls, and skeletons for the camera.

An off-camera voice expressed disbelief, saying, “And the girl can say she fed the cats two weeks ago. That’s blls**t. Absolutely blls**t.”

Authorities subsequently confiscated a black garbage bag suspected to contain cat bones from the unit. The two surviving cats were also placed in small cages and taken away by the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS).

During her interview with The Straits Times, Wati shed light on the distressing reality of neglect that she has encountered, specifically in rental flats.

She recounted how tenants would abandon their cats within the premises before vacating. The reasons behind such actions varied, with some individuals unable to afford rent while others sought refuge from creditors or the law.

“Most of these cats starve and by the time we find them, they are skin and bones.”

Pet owners who abandon their pets can face charges

Last year, AVS investigated 310 cases of pets being abandoned, but approximately 95 percent of these reported cases were not substantiated.

It is worth noting that under the Animals and Birds Act, those who abandon their pets can face charges.

First-time offenders who neglect their duty of care towards their pets may be fined up to S$10,000, imprisoned for up to 12 months, or both.

 

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House fire in Penang claims lives of 14 pet dogs, owner devastated

A house fire in Penang claimed the lives of 14 pet dogs, leaving the owner in deep grief. A viral TikTok video captured the tragedy, as the owner shared the emotional and financial toll of the incident, with the cause of the fire still under investigation.

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PENANG, MALAYSIA: A tragic house fire in Tanjung Bungah, Penang has claimed the lives of 14 pet dogs, leaving the owner mourning the loss of his beloved animals.

A viral TikTok video captured the heart-wrenching aftermath, showing the owner’s grief as he recounted the devastating incident.

@maheswaranmuthiah

The worst tragedy in my life. My house burnt to ashes. 😭😭😭. Everything gone within an hour. I lost about 20k cash, training materials, banners, 2 professional dslr camera and equipments, commercial cooking equipments, commercial makeup learning equipments, canopy, mannequins, TV, blueray player, 2 hp, 3 laptops, my son’s ipad Pro 10, 1 pc, about 6 hardisks, 10 thumb drives, memory cards, 1 coffee machine, 1 coffee maker, letrik piano, exercise equipment, almost thousands of new and preloved novels, self development books, recipe books, IT Books, Law & Legal Books, skills development related to photography, makeup, tattoo, cooking, massage, entrepreneurship and etc books, 2 industrial fan, chiller, freezer, about 100+ academic/ appreciation certificates, reference letters, evaluation, recognition, modeling clothes, costumes, lingerie, 10 coat/ blazers, bags of ties, my business stocks like bliese perfume, air fresher, skincare product, toys, souvenirs, F&B, all my personal photo albums and belongings including all our clothes, puzzles, furnitures, book shelf, son’s toys and belongings, meditation/ yoga mate, crystals, rudraksha, grass cutting machine, water pressure pump, air purifier, water purifier, some jewelry, public gold coins and lots more…. But the worst of all is the lost of my 14 furrykids. My most precious children. All that I mentioned above is something I could rebuilt and recover. That I have to do for my 1 and only human son. But his siblings, my 14 children that perish in this unfortunate incident will not come back. This is an unbearable and unforgettable pain that will remain till the end of my life. 😭😭😭😭😭. An endless suffering in silent pain for me. 😭😭😭😭. #maheswaran #maheswaranmuthiah #furrykids #penang #malaysia #tragedy #crowdfund #pmx #chiefminister #chowkonyeow

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The fire allegedly occurred while the family was out for dinner, with no one present at home to rescue the pets.

The owner in response to concerning TikToker questions, speculated that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, but authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause, which remains under investigation.

In addition to the emotional toll, the fire also resulted in significant financial losses, with over RM20,000 (approximately US4,777) in cash and valuables destroyed.

“Everything was burnt to ashes within an hour,” the owner lamented.

While the dogs were not confined in cages, they were trapped inside the house, and despite neighbors being nearby, they were unable to intervene.

Firefighters on the scene advised bystanders to stay clear due to the risk of explosions.

The viral TikTok video has garnered widespread attention, with many netizens expressing their condolences and shock over the tragedy.

Comments on the post were filled with support, with some users reflecting on the irreplaceable loss of the pets and offering words of comfort.

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Panda knocks down zookeeper in Chongqing zoo, both unharmed

A panda named Ding Ding knocked down a zookeeper at Chongqing Zoo on 19 September, sparking concern after a video surfaced online. Both the caretaker and the panda were unharmed, and the zoo has continued normal operations.

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CHINA: On Thursday (19 September), a social media user shared a video showing a giant panda named Ding Ding (丁丁) knocking down a zookeeper at Chongqing Zoo.

In response to inquiries, zoo staff confirmed that both the zookeeper and the 9-year-old panda were unharmed and that Ding Ding continues to be exhibited as usual.

The video, circulated on Chinese social media platform Weibo, shows a zookeeper noticing that Ding Ding was attempting to escape through a partially open gate. The zookeeper rushed to close the gate, which produced a loud noise.

However, the gate wasn’t fully secured, and Ding Ding can be seen trying to open it again.

Visitors alerted the zookeeper, who rushed back to shut the gate.

This action seemingly agitated the panda, who then turned its attention toward the zookeeper.

During a brief chase, Ding Ding knocked down the zookeeper.

In the footage, some visitors can be heard advising others to stay calm and avoid shouting.

This is not the first such incident at the zoo.

In April 2024, another panda knocked over another zookeeper.

The zoo’s management reported that on 23 April, at around 2:00 PM, a zookeeper was guiding two pandas, Yu Ke (渝可) and Yu Ai (渝爱), to a feeding area when they chased and knocked the zookeeper down.

Fortunately, neither the zookeeper nor the pandas were injured.

Following that event, the zoo held a safety meeting and implemented stricter feeding protocols to prevent similar incidents.

Chongqing Zoo is home to 23 giant pandas.

According to Chongqing Daily, the panda enclosure, which has undergone three rounds of expansion and renovation, now covers nearly 20,000 square meters and is one of the earliest panda breeding centers in China.

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