The decision to adopt a stray cat sterilisation programme has to be made by the town council.
In making the decision, the town council may wish to consult with the residents, including those looking after the cats.
AVA will subsidise the sterilisation of stray cats in areas where the town council has adopted the programme.
Under the programme, as was presented to town councils in 2007, responsible cat caregivers were to be identified and coordinated by the Cat Welfare Society.
If the town council opted on to the programme, a subsidy disbursement and auditing arrangement would then have to be worked out.
If you need further information, contact
Dr Lou Ek Hee | Head, Animal Welfare Regulations Branch | Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority
Tel 6471 9995 | Fax 6473 3687 | Website www.ava.gov.sg| Email LOU_Ek_Hee@ava.gov.sg
What you can do
1) Write to the Chairman of your town council
http://www.webguide.sg/government/town-councils/1.shtml
2) c.c. your email to the CatWelfare Society at info@catwelfare.org
or approach your RC to represent your request to the town council
The functions of the Residents' Committee (RC) are :
(a) to promote neighbourliness, harmony and cohesiveness among the residents of the Designated Zone;
(b) to liaise with and make recommendations to governmental authorities on the needs and aspirations of residents of the Designated Zone;
(c) to disseminate information and channel feedback on government policies and actions from residents of the Designated Zone; and 2
(d) to promote good citizenship among residents of the Designated Zone.
