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AVA says it is investigating two more cat deaths in Yishun

SINGAPORE — Two more dead cats were found in Yishun on Monday morning (July 25), adding to the spate of feline-related cases in the area in recent months.

The two dead cats found in Yishun on Monday morning (July 25). Photo: Yishun 326 tabby cat/Facebook

The two dead cats found in Yishun on Monday morning (July 25). Photo: Yishun 326 tabby cat/Facebook

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SINGAPORE — Two more dead cats were found in Yishun on Monday morning (July 25), adding to the spate of feline-related cases in the area in recent months.

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) are investigating the latest deaths, adding that it will be conducting post-mortem on the carcasses.

But it reiterated that not all animal deaths are linked to animal cruelty, noting that out of the 47 reports of cat deaths from injuries in Yishun since last September, only three have been found to be likely caused by abuse.

Nevertheless, Facebook group Yishun 326 Tabby Cat, which first posted about the latest cases, had strong reactions due to the proximity to the earlier incidents. The first carcass was found at Block 115C, Yishun Ring Road, and the second at Block 170, Yishun Avenue 7.

A member of the Yishun Cat Patrol group, Ms Shelby Doshi, said: “We were disappointed to hear the news because the high number of cat deaths has been going down.

“We are also angry that the first cat was found in the same area where previous cats were found dead after being thrown down.”

Cat Welfare Society committee member Veron Lau added that it is worrisome that the number of cat deaths has not abated even after the arrests of two suspects.

The AVA said that it is still investigating five cases in Yishun, including the two fresh cases on Monday.

“While investigation is ongoing, we will appreciate if the public refrain from speculation as not all animal deaths are related to animal cruelty,” the authority said.

“Stray cats ... are constantly exposed to the elements and face various risks such as starvation, disease and parasitic infestations, animal cruelty and the risk of getting knocked down by vehicles. Stray cats may not be able to fend for themselves in the environment and the risks they face could be fatal.”

Twenty-five cases remain open due to insufficient leads, while the remaining 14 cases were found to have been caused by road traffic accidents, sickness and accidental falls.

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