13 over cats were recently rescued from a flat in Sembawang, according to a post which was posted on Facebook by one of the rescuers going by the alias of Wati Wati.
According to the post, the flat in question is on the 12th floor of Block 363C Sembawang Crescent.
Notice of eviction seen outside the unit
A notice of eviction was seen pasted outside the unit, ordering the tenants of the unit to evict the flat by 31 March 2023.
As such, rescuer Wati believes that the cats were abandoned for at least a week.
Total of 13 cats and 2 rabbits found
Two rabbits were first found at the corridor and were rescued by the first group of volunteers.
They proceeded to approach the unit in question and realised that they was no one inside.
When they pushed the door to the unit opened, 13 cats and even kittens ran out from the metal gate.
These furries were in bad condition according to Wati with one of them being reduced to ‘skin and bones’ and was even unable to open one of its eye.
Upon rescuing the cats that came out, they found out that there were more cats trapped inside.
Police officers and a team from the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) came down to the scene shortly after.
The cats were eventually brought away by the AVS team for them to provide care.
In another post, Wati updated that the authorities came back at night to enter the house and there was no more ‘meowing’ heard which they assumed that all the cats have been rescued.
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Penalties for abandonment
Persons or individuals are liable to a fine of up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment term of 12 months should they be found guilty of abandonment on a first conviction.
Image source: Wati Wati/Facebook
Video source: Wati Wati/Facebook