Singapore legislation

Regulation 24

Treatment of cat or dog

Subregulation 1

A cat or dog that is found to be, or is suspected to be, suffering from any injury or is in poor physical condition —

(a)

may be impounded and taken to an animal infirmary; and

(b)

may be —

(i)

treated in the animal infirmary as needed or until cured and released to its owner after treatment; or

(ii)

destroyed at once, or at any time while under treatment in the animal infirmary.

A cat or dog may be impounded at any animal infirmary or police station and detained at that place pending the Director‑General’s instructions if —

(a)

the cat or dog is suffering from any injury or is in poor physical condition; and

(b)

its owner is not known or cannot after reasonable efforts be ascertained.