AVS launches first animal shelter guidelines, including max capacity and exit plans
The guidelines come after animal shelter Animal Lovers League, which was accused of animal overcrowding, poor hygiene standards and delays in treating sick animals, shuttered earlier this year.
The Singapore Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) launched new guidelines for animal shelters on August 28, 2025, after the Animal Lovers League (ALL) shelter faced criticism for overcrowding, poor hygiene, and delayed medical care. The guidelines aim to establish minimum standards and best practices for shelter operations, housing, animal management, and healthcare.
They include guidance on the maximum number of animals that can be housed, the need for exit plans if shelters cease operations, and requirements for financial planning, record-keeping, staffing, training, security, emergency preparedness, and resource management. The guidelines are not legally binding but are expected to improve accountability, transparency, and public trust in animal shelters.
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