Cat's Owner

[headwan]

OK....this might be out of point....I tink some of u owns cats as pet.....yesterday, a HDB officer came by to my apartment and reqest that all 2 cats are to be sent to SPCA because HDB have banned the ownership of cat because wat they believe is cats spread disease. Another reason - The amount of cat's "poo" lying ard...Wat if my cats are toilet train?....How to differentiate a dog's and cat's poo?

can some1 justify this....people have been voicing their concern abt tis....to top up the finale......they give us a minimum 2 weeks to clear up my 2 cats or face the fined up to $4, 000

 

[Vaiyen]

damn..I believe someone complained about you.

 

[ShredCow]

oh dear.
Thats bad. Hmmm... gah. well, my cats are adorable. So. Yeah. :?

 

[WiCkeD_PuSsYCaT]

Dude, that's just SCREWED UP.

We and the Cat Welfare Society (http://www.catwelfare.org) have had these issues with HDB for years now.

I don't understand why DOGS are allowed in HDB flats, but not CATS.

That's just DUMB.

They claim that cats are unsuitable for HDB living because they are noisy, dirty, can spread disease and also need more space to run around.

Uh, HELLO?? As opposed to DOGS who are mute, tick/ flea-free and immobile??

I mean, don't get me wrong, I love dogs as well - but just wanted to express my frustration :evil:

 

[headwan]

damn..I believe someone complained about you.

to tell u the truth, i do believe that...

 

[headwan]

They claim that cats are unsuitable for HDB living because they are noisy, dirty, can spread disease and also need more space to run around.

AND WHY IN THE BLUE MOON THEY CLAIM CATS AS THE CLEANEST ANIMAL

 

[WiCkeD_PuSsYCaT]

Cos they're DUMB.

You should find out who's the jerk-off who snitched on you and burn down their house....

Ask Cat Welfare for help: http://www.catwelfare.org

Tell them I sent you (uh, tell them it's Dew - and not Wicked Pussycat or they're gonna be like, HAH?). Hehehe.

Anyway, I think cats are cleaner than HUMANS. So maybe lots of people should get EVICTED huh??

 

[Vaiyen]

cats were deities in ancient Egypt for good reason.

 

[Mobius]

I am not a cat hater, and this may sound nerdy but cats intrinsically carry this parasitic protozoan parasite call Toxoplasma gondii. So cats are not exactly clean as most would think and they shed these parasites in their feces. And pregnant woman are best to avoid cat litter as Toxoplasma is quite servere to infants as their immune system are not properly developed. Most healthy adults who get infected ususally show no or very mild symptoms. AIDS patients or immunocompromised patients get severe symptoms too as their immune system are severely weakened.

For more info about toxoplasma : http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/toxoplasmosis/factsht_toxoplasmosis.htm

So I guess their concerns are not unfounded.

 

[WiCkeD_PuSsYCaT]

Veterinarians warn that they are documenting the re-emergence of the dangerous bacterium Leptospira, which can spread FROM DOGS TO HUMANS and can cause kidney disease in both.

Although Leptospira strains infect a variety of wild animals, farm animals and pets, this strain seems adapted particularly to dogs, which show symptoms including lethargy, vomiting, acute kidney failure and can lead to death.

Leptospira was once a rural disease, but this strain has been found mainly in urban areas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the bacteria can be transferred to people through pets or from swimming in infected water, camping or other outdoor activities. It is not known to spread from person to person.

People become sick from two days to four weeks after exposure, and the illness usually begins with flulike symptoms and fever. Leptospirosis can re-emerge in a second and more severe stage, called Weil's disease, when a person may have kidney or liver failure or meningitis.

 

[BlackAcidDevil]

Humans also have a disease.

It's called STUPIDITY.

I am an animal lover - ANY kind of animal - and I see that all problems on earth are MAN-MADE. So like the song goes, it's PEOPLE = SH*T and not ANIMALS = SH*T.

 

[headwan]

So like the song goes, it's PEOPLE = SH*T and not ANIMALS = SH*T.

So u consider urself also as equal to SH*T ?

 

[BlackAcidDevil]

Why don't you meet up with me and find out for yourself?

 

[sLapshock]

i kick the spca people if they want to take my cat away. knn. i got two cats.. one is maincoon mix .. and another is siamese

 

[imcorn]

well.. till now we still don't know why the govt still doesn't allow cats in HDB considering that they make less noise than small dogs do and are as small or smaller than most HDB-allowed dogs.

too bad elections just over.. otherwise can bring it up to the Minister of National Development (wch HDB is under).. and they still say that the govt is a first world govt.. haiz..

 

[WiCkeD_PuSsYCaT]

Cats Make Great Pets in HDB Flats

11 Jul 02 - Letter to the forum page written by Dawn Kua of the Catwelfare Society in response to Minister Vivian Balakrishnan's comments in Parliament, as published in the Straits Times Article Animal Abusers to Face Heavier Penalties.

The Straits Times Forum Page, 9th July 2002 Dear Sirs,
RE: Animal Abusers to face heavier penalties” ST 9th July 2002

We refer to Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s comments in Parliament yesterday (“Animal Abusers to face heavier penalties” ST 9th July 2002). Firstly, we would like to point out that twenty-eight veterinarians support our proposal and have confirmed that cats are excellent apartment animals. Increasingly cats are becoming the most popular pet for urban dwellers. With sterilisation, they are content to remain housebound and indoors. Furthermore, we have stated clearly in our Proposal that only people who agree to keep their cats responsibly, i.e. indoors, will be allowed to keep cats. Secondly, sterilisation is different for cats and humans. Unlike humans, cats lose all interest in mating once they are sterilized. As such, caterwauling, howling and “post-coital agony” will no longer be an issue. The Cat Welfare Society advocates sterilisation of all home cats and stray cats. Thirdly, the Minister may have confused the issue of stray cats and indoor pets. The complaints, which the Minister refers to, seem to be in relation to stray cats which have not been sterilized or managed properly. This will not be a problem with pet cats, which need to be sterilized, microchipped and kept indoors, under our Proposal. By allowing HDB residents to keep cats in flats, the number of stray cats will decrease, which will in turn lower the number of complaints. We believe that the Minister may not have read our Proposal or may have been mistaken as to its contents. We will be sending a copy to him. We hope that we will have the opportunity to meet with the Ministry of National Development to clarify the misconceptions that they seem to have with regards to our proposal.

For details of our Proposal, please do visit our website at http://www.catwelfare.org.

Yours Sincerely,
DAWN KUA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS CAT WELFARE SOCIETY

 

[headwan]

Why don't you meet up with me and find out for yourself?

hahaha...wat do i get if i meet you?

 

[ink-creation]

Ironic

Oh god, interesting topic!

Headwan, which of part Singapore do u stayed?

I just can’t imagine if I was asked to remove my 7 cats. Cats are not noisy except for kittens but I think babies are worse.

We can always avoid the “spreading of disease” if we know how to prevent it. Seek Veterinarians for advices. Pet’s owner MUST be responsible and aware of their own as well as their pet’s hygiene. Cats are not absolutely clean animal indeed but atleast they know how to close their spots after doing their business.

I’m very sure I’m not uttering rubbish cos I’ve seen many irresponsible dog owners who didn’t clear up their dog’s poo. For god sake, dog’s poo is a lot bigger than ours~haha!

I got nothing against dogs, it's just that I can’t touch them. I think u can try and meet your MP (is that a good option?) or whatever.

All the best.

 

[headwan]

Im staying in NORTH area....the funny ting is.....the HDB officer told me that cats are not allowed outside and inside home....hmmm i wonder my neighbour who has very 4 beautiful cats living in 1st storey handle tis coz i seen when their owner excercise in the morning in the badminton court, their cats will follow, and i seen how their cats "poo" honestly, they will dig a hole near some bushes and basically "poo" inside it and cover them back....don even tink calling me a peeping tom....coz i was just curious

 

[blackductape]

this whole cannot keep cat thing is ridiculous. imagine if they do smth like this to dogs.... there will be like a massive protest and swearing hdb. a dog is a man's best friend, but cats are family. . i own a calico.