An activity which may take place on Vesak Day is the release of animals. Buddhists may do so as a symbolic gesture of compassion, and to accumulate merit.
However, the authorities and the Singapore Buddhist Federation have discouraged this activity, as household pets, or animals bred or captured deliberately for release, usually die soon after they are released.
Instead, how about supporting the various animal organisations below?
You can donate to their cause, sponsor an animal, sign up as a volunteer, or just raise awareness.
If you have been considering adopting a pet, this is a great time to see which furry friend would be the perfect fit in your life once Circuit Breaker ends!
Feel free to reach out to the specific organisation to express your interest for an introductory meeting with the little one in the future.
However, the authorities and the Singapore Buddhist Federation have discouraged this activity, as household pets, or animals bred or captured deliberately for release, usually die soon after they are released.
Instead, how about supporting the various animal organisations below?
You can donate to their cause, sponsor an animal, sign up as a volunteer, or just raise awareness.
If you have been considering adopting a pet, this is a great time to see which furry friend would be the perfect fit in your life once Circuit Breaker ends!
Feel free to reach out to the specific organisation to express your interest for an introductory meeting with the little one in the future.
ACRES
ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society), is a registered charity and Institution of Public Character (IPC), founded by Singaporeans in 2001. ACRES is a local charity and an Institution of Public Character that advocates for an end to animal cruelty in Asia via 5 focus areas: Tackling Wildlife Trade, Humane Education, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Cruelty-Free Living and Community Outreach.
How to help:
How to help:
- Donate
- Sponsor
- Volunteer
- Fundraise
- Keep informed
Action for Singapore Dogs (ASD)
Action for Singapore Dogs (ASD) is a registered Charity and was established in December 2000 as a non-profit organization with the mission to improve the welfare of stray and abandoned dogs in Singapore with a strict no-kill policy.
They hold activities and programs including rescuing, fostering and re-homing of stray and abandoned dogs, advocating sterilization to control the stray population, responsible pet ownership and highlighting the virtues of their local dogs, the Singapore Specials. They have re-homed over 3000 dogs and have about 150 dogs under their care. These dogs are housed at their Adoption & Rescue Centre and in foster homes.
How to help:
They hold activities and programs including rescuing, fostering and re-homing of stray and abandoned dogs, advocating sterilization to control the stray population, responsible pet ownership and highlighting the virtues of their local dogs, the Singapore Specials. They have re-homed over 3000 dogs and have about 150 dogs under their care. These dogs are housed at their Adoption & Rescue Centre and in foster homes.
How to help:
- Adopt
- Donate
- Sponsor
- Purchase merchandise
- Volunteer
Cat Welfare Society
The Cat Welfare Society is a charity that aims to promote and humane, responsible and informed society in Singapore where cats are cared for responsibly as pets and treated with kindness as community cats.
The Society also actively promotes sterilisation as a vital personal responsibility of a cat owner and an effective means to control the community cat population, instead of destruction.
How to help:
The Society also actively promotes sterilisation as a vital personal responsibility of a cat owner and an effective means to control the community cat population, instead of destruction.
How to help:
- Adopt
- Donate
- Volunteer
Hamster Society Singapore
Hamster Society Singapore is a non-profit, all-volunteer group of animal lovers. They have stepped in to help fill the gap they have observed in our community to assist, rescue, foster and rehabilitate unwanted, neglected and abused hamsters.
How to help:
How to help:
- Adopt / Foster
House Rabbit Society Singapore
House Rabbit Society Singapore (HRSS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organisation dedicated to rabbit welfare and awareness. Their mission is to reduce the number of unwanted rabbits and improve rabbits' lives through education.
How to help:
How to help:
- Adopt / Foster
- Donate
- Purchase membership or merchandise
Oasis Second Chance Animal Shelter (OSCAS)
Oasis Second Chance Animal Shelter (OSCAS) is a charity and non-profit dog shelter that has been in existence since 2006. All the dogs in the shelter are mongrels rescued from the streets or from being culled.
A total of more than 110 mongrels currently call this shelter home, sustained with help from trusty volunteers and kind donations or sponsorships.
How to help:
A total of more than 110 mongrels currently call this shelter home, sustained with help from trusty volunteers and kind donations or sponsorships.
How to help:
- Adopt
- Donate
Bunny Wonderland Singapore
Jackie and Lynne set up Bunny Wonderland Singapore, where they advocate for responsible pet and discourage people from supporting the unethical operation of the pet industry.
In addition to sharing their stories, they have organized fund-raising projects as well as adoption drives to find forever homes for rabbits. Together, the duo has rescued and re-homed over 500 rabbits.
How to help:
In addition to sharing their stories, they have organized fund-raising projects as well as adoption drives to find forever homes for rabbits. Together, the duo has rescued and re-homed over 500 rabbits.
How to help:
- Adopt / Foster
- Sponsor
- Donate
- Volunteer
SOSD
SOSD is a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to the welfare of Singapore’s many street dogs. They work against the culling of stray animals and believe that there is a more humane way to manage this problem. Their dog shelter exists to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home strays to give them a second chance at life.
How to help:
How to help:
- Adopt / Foster
- Donate
- Volunteer
SPCA
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is a registered animal welfare charity with IPC status.
The SPCA is not a government agency. They rely on donations from our supporters to continue their important role as animal protector.
Although adoption has been suspended since April 7, check out the other ways you can support them!
How to help:
The SPCA is not a government agency. They rely on donations from our supporters to continue their important role as animal protector.
Although adoption has been suspended since April 7, check out the other ways you can support them!
How to help:
- Donate / Fundraise
- Sponsor
- Volunteer