Programme to manage stray dogs remains effective, says Alvin Tan

AVS plans to review joint protocols and improve coordination with scheme partners

- Judith Tan

Screengrabs from an online video of a stray dog from Seletar Farmway being trapped in November, under the Trap-Neuter-Rehome/Release-Manage programme. Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan said the operation was carried out safely under the supervision of the Animal and Veterinary Service. PHOTOS: STOMP

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The Trap-Neuter-Rehome/Release-Manage (TNRM) programme to manage the stray dog population in Singapore continues to be effective, said Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan.

Since it started in 2018, about 4,500 have been trapped, more than 2,000 rehomed, and 80 per cent of stray dogs sterilised.

“That is above our target of 70 per cent, and that resulted in a reduction of 80 per cent of feedback cases,” Mr Tan told Parliament on Jan 12.

Mr Tan said the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) will continue to work closely with TNRM partners to manage stray dogs, safeguarding both public safety and the well-being of the dogs.