433 dogs from 14 welfare groups for adoption Why Caring for a Pet Makes You Healthier and Happier Lucky, the canteen dog Happy has an extra special fondness in my heart Flappy, vet signed him off as "pts" at SPCA Fa, happily rehomed to Choo familyThe New Paper on Sunday | Ng Jun Sen | Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015 Post by Lee Hsien Loong. The New Paper on Sunday For months, Charlotte Eng has been besotted with the thought of having a golden retriever as a pet.But the nine-year-old's parents forbade her from having one because keeping big dogs is against HDB rules. The Primary Four pupil from Haig Girls' School then penned a hand-written letter for Singapore's Prime Minister."Mr Lee, can you convince HDB to change their rule(s) so that I can keep a golden retriever? Charlotte's mum, Madam Wong Yoke Lye, typed Charlotte's letter in the Facebook Q&A session with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday. PM Lee shows personable side on live Facebook chat with public

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong showed his personable side when he answered a plethora of questions from the public through a 45-minute live Facebook chat. Held at 11.45am on Saturday, Jan 24, PM Lee first posted a photo of his arrival at Facebook Singapore's office followed by one of him in his signature pink shirt. He answered light-hearted questions and comments such as what else he would want to be if he was not prime minister.Homes For Sale Greenville Sc Pebble Creek In a FB post after the online event, Mr Lee said he enjoyed the session, but "had a hard time keeping up with all the questions coming in".3 Bedroom House For Sale Caerphilly PM Lee snapping a selfie with attendees at the Facebook chat session at Facebook Singapore's office.Steam Cleaner Costco Canada

His response: "If your dog is not so big, perhaps we can ask HDB (and your neighbours) to be flexible about it?"Then came a second reply: "Dear Charlotte, my staff just told me HDB and AVA (the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority) are reviewing the policy."Madam Wong told The New Paper on Sunday: "She (Charlotte) was jumping with joy when I showed her PM Lee's reply. Especially when his second reply came in. She knows there might be hope for her to keep a golden retriever."Madam Wong, 40, a primary school teacher, said her daughter used to be afraid of animals after a rabbit bit her.But a trip to Tasmania in December changed all that. Madam Wong said: "She fell in love with a golden retriever... during our trip. Since then, she's been begging for one almost every day."Charlotte has been going through books on dogs and online forum pages, learning how she can keep and train one.She and her mother even went to check out other dog breeds, but Charlotte would not budge.Indeed, she did not give up.

She read newspapers and online articles, keeping abreast of issues about big dogs in HDB flats.Madam Wong said: "When I found out that PM Lee was going to open up his Facebook for Q&A, I told her this might be her one and only chance."Having a golden retriever must have meant the world to Charlotte as she is not the type who would question authority figures, said her mum.If PM Lee is willing to help her, her dream might come true," said Madam Wong.This article was first published on January 25, 2015. Get The New Paper for more stories.Labrador Retriever Puppies for Sale This breed well known for its loving, affectionate, lovable, and patient nature. It is high-spirited, lively, loyal, and willing. The Labrador Retriever is friendly, good-natured, and loves to play and it is superb with children. It is highly intelligent and easy to train. This dog needs to feel as it is part of the family, it craves human attention. It has an excellent, reliable, temperament. It makes a good watchdog.

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Ocean Fresh Topping Wild Black Cod 2-way Snap-in Litter Pan Frontline Plus for Large Dogs 20 - 40kg Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays Please contact us via emailWith the arrival of 2015, dogs have become the most popular pets in families around Singapore and it is not hard to see why. Out of the 150 or more breeds that are made available to us in Singapore, there are a selected few breeds which have made it to the top 10 most popular, and with good reasons! , these are the top 10 breeds of dogs. Sometimes called the ‘Pom Pom’, Pomeranians have been a popular choice of family pets for a long time. With their petite size and foxy outlook, the ‘Pom Pom’ has won the hearts of many families across our sunny island. Our first large breed of dog to hit the list! Labradors have long been favourites in not just Singapore but all over the world. A simple search on google will show you that Labradors make not only amazing pets but amazing companions and great working dogs.

For those of you who don’t already know, theres even a list of ‘Famous Labs’ on wikipedia! Labradors are known mostly for their sweet disposition and friendly nature. Unfortunately, due to their size, they are not allowed to be kept in HDB flats. The Poodle, not a stranger to our shores, has been around for a long time. Originally bred to hunt waterfowl, Poodles have been described to be affectionate and smart pets with a big character to boot. The Chihuahua is no stranger to us at all, being the world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua has certainly found a place in our little red dot. While the origin of the Chihuahua is not entirely known, there have been 2 main theories as to how the Chihuahua came about. The first being that he descended from a Central or South American dog known as the Techichi. And the second theory is that small hairless dogs from China were brought to Mexico by Spanish traders and then bred with small native dogs. With roots originating from Scotland, the Golden Retriever (like the Poodle) was initially bred as a working dog to hunt waterfowl.

Even till this day, Golden Retrievers are often seen working along side their human counterparts for various jobs. Often known as a dog with a big heart, Miniature Schnauzers are often described as intelligent and fun loving dogs. They were initially bred as ratters and guard dogs in the late 19th century. Although they have evolved much from those days, the Miniature Schnauzer is still a ball of fun for anyone who intends to own one. While it is certainly not surprising that yet another toy breed is in 4th place (because you know, … Singapore *slow clap), the Maltese is a breed that is certainly hard to pass while choosing a companion for you and your family. Having enjoyed its royal status as canine royalty for centuries, the Maltese has most certainly earned a name for itself. Their small beings often feature a full mantle of soft white hair flowing towards the ground. They also lack an undercoat and typically don’t shed very much. Also, the maltese looks a lot like Saruman.

For all you LOTR fans #justsaying JRTs have long been a well liked breed of dogs in Singapore, partially due to the small size and playful nature. They also make good family pets and provide a tonne of exercise for you and your kids, if any. While JRTs are small and fit into virtually almost any living space in Singapore, they also happen to be one of the most active. It is of utmost importance that if you intend to bring in a dog such as a JRT into your family, to ensure that the dog gets enough exercise on a daily basis. If you cannot provide the time or the space for the dog to exercise, you are advised not to keep a JRT. Sadly, Singapore has seen many cases where owners abandon their JRT’s because they are unable to tolerate the hyper-activity of this breed.However, JRTs do make great companions and are great additions to a family who is willing to sacrifice time and space for such a dog. Although they are slightly tougher to train compared to certain other breeds, a well trained JRT is an immensely fun addition to your family.

For those of you who grew up and were around during the 90’s, can you guess the name of that dog? Yup, its Milo, a JRT appearing in one of the most iconic movies in the 90’s, ‘The Mask’. JRTs will make great additions to families looking to brighten up their homes, however, please remember, a pet is for life. Not your life, theirs. While we are not entirely sure what “mixed breeds” entail, we are quite certain that the term/group most definitely contains, for lack of a better word, mongrels. Of course the group has other breeds within it but we felt that we’d be writing about mongrels instead. Honestly we feel that mongrels deserve this spot 101% mainly because contrary to popular belief, mongrels rarely are given a chance at much in life. From living in the dumpsters to roughing it out in our concrete jungle as we know it, it is extremely heartwarming to see that more and more Singaporeans are giving these dogs a chance to a better life, a loving home and amazing companionship.

Check out how cute and innocent this little guy is! While many mongrels as of recent years have been given the chance to live with a good family, a big portion of the population still runs wild within the confines of our concrete jungle. Thanks to Facebook and other social media platforms, many action groups have been formed aimed at trying to give these dogs a better future. Unfortunately, due to the size most mongrels grow to and with no proper regulations with regards to breeding these dogs, they tend to be larger than the standard AVA requirements for the HDB flat. As such, mongrels are not allowed to be kept as pets in any HDB flats. SPCA also provides a wealth of information for those who wish to be a guardian angel to these lovely dogs. For those who are interested, do head over to the SPCA website and check out their adoption section, or even better, head down one of these days in the afternoon to check out the dogs/puppies that are available for adoption. Adopting a dog could be the best decision you’ve made in a long time.

And even if you cannot meet the requirements to adopt a dog, its always a good idea to volunteer your services to a pet shelter, many of which are understaffed and lack enough workers to give undivided attention to the dogs. So help them out if you can! And for those of you who have no idea what Ewoks are… Apart from being the most popular dog, Shih Tzus really do have quite a bit going on for them, for one, they are pretty much the perfect sized dog for the average HDB dwellers, with a sweet and playful disposition, Shih Tzus rarely cause any form of ruckus for their owners. Which by the way, if I may add, will save you a TONNE of trouble with those pesky neighbours who go out of their way every once in awhile to make your life as miserable as they can. As most of you reading this should know, AVA bans the husbandry of certain ‘bigger’ dogs in HDB flats due to the worry that the size of the dog might impede owners from properly taking care of them and some other reasons.