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Kittens STUFFED into Car Dashboards?! (Singapore's Animal Smuggling Problem)
Ep. 480
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Behind Singapore’s cute pet culture lies a hidden trade of smuggled animals.Many are found in dashboards, car seats and cramped compartments with no ventilation, and arrive sick, traumatised, or carrying deadly diseases like rabies.
In this eye-opening episode of The Daily Ketchup, NParks senior veterinarian Dr Sean Sum takes us to the frontlines! From emergency rescues at the border, to the heartbreaking decisions vets face: When to fight for an animal’s life, when rehabilitation is possible, and when euthanasia becomes the only humane option.
Here's what every pet owner should hear before getting one.
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To learn more about the import requirements for pet dogs and cats, visit go.gov.sg/avs-dogcatimport for more information.
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