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.
Singapore's Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) has introduced new guidelines for animal shelters, establishing minimum standards and best practices to ensure proper care for animals. The guidelines cover four key areas: management of shelter operations, animal housing and environment, animal management, and animal healthcare. The guidelines aim to address issues such as overcrowding, poor hygiene, and delays in treating sick animals, which were highlighted by the closure of the Animal Lovers League (ALL) shelter.
The new guidelines include recommendations on the maximum number of animals that can be housed at any given time, as well as the necessity for shelters to have exit plans if they cease operations. The guidelines were developed through a series of consultations with animal shelters, veterinarians, and the public, with 82% of respondents supporting their creation.
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