{
  "id": 14653839,
  "title": "S’pore owner allegedly planned to euthanise 1½-year-old goldendoodle 'cause nobody want him', says dog has since been rehomed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/spore-owner-allegedly-planned-to-euthanise-11-2-year-old-goldendoodle",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T08:58:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/10/rehomed-euthanise-goldendoodle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), a 1½-year-old male goldendoodle named Simba was allegedly planned to be euthanised by his owner due to a lack of potential adopters. The owner shared this intention in a Bukit Batok residents’ group chat, stating that the dog's behaviour was the reason for the difficulty in finding a home. A member of the group called \"furball siblings\" reached out to SPCA after learning about Simba's situation. Screenshots showed the owner discussing euthanasia plans in the chat. Simba was eventually rehomed by a rescuer and is now undergoing training before being placed in a permanent home. The SPCA expressed concern about casually mentioning euthanasia as a solution, stating that it can create false urgency and pressure rescuers handling genuine emergencies. The organization advised exploring responsible rehoming options and seeking professional training for behavioural challenges. Singapore's veterinary guidelines emphasize that euthanasia should only be considered when appropriate treatment options have been exhausted and only if it is necessary to prevent unnecessary suffering.",
  "summary": "Owner says the dog was rejected by animals shelters.",
  "key_points": [
    "1½-year-old goldendoodle Simba planned to be euthanized",
    "Owner discussed euthanasia in Bukit Batok residents' chat",
    "Simba rehomed by rescuer after SPCA intervention"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}