Pets like cats and dogs are often considered common and popular in Singapore and around many parts of the world. However, Singapore’s law has many restrictions on the types of pets that are allowed in Singapore.
Here are two laws for keeping pets
Only 1 dog allowed per HDB
According to Singapore Statutes Online (a government website), you are not allowed to keep more than one dog in your HDB unit and it must be among the 48 breeds of dogs that are on the allowed list.
The breeds include:
(1) Affenpinscher.
(2) Australian Silky Terrier.
(3) Australian Terrier.
(4) Bichon Frise.
(5) Bohemian Terrier.
(6) Bolognese.
(7) Brussels Griffon (Griffon Bruxellois).
(8) Cairn Terrier.
(9) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
(10) Chihuahua.
(11) Chinese Crested Dog.
(12) Chinese Imperial Chin.
(13) Chinese Temple Dog (Classic and Miniature).
(14) Coton de tulear.
(15) Dachshund (Light and Miniature).
(16) Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
(17) Griffon Belge.
(18) Jack Russell Terrier.
(19) Japanese Spaniel (Chin).
(20) Japanese Spitz.
(21) Lhasa Apso.
(22) Little Lion Dog.
(23) Maltese.
(24) Manchester Terrier.
(25) Miniature Pinscher.
(26) Miniature Schnauzer.
(27) Norfolk Terrier.
(28) Norwich Terrier.
(29) Papillon.
(30) Pekinese.
(31) Pomeranian.
(32) Poodle Toy.
(33) Pug.
(34) Schipperkee.
(35) Scottish Terrier.
(36) Sealyham Terrier.
(37) Shetland Sheepdog.
(38) Shih Tzu.
(39) Silky Terrier.
(40) Small Continental Spaniel.
(41) Small English Terrier.
(42) Small Spitz.
(43) Toy Fox Terrier.
(44) Toy Terrier.
(45) Volpino Italiano.
(46) West Highland Terrier.
(47) Wire-Haired Fox Terrier.
(48) Yorkshire Terrier.
Failing to comply will result in a fine of up to S$4,000!
How about cats?
Similarly, for cats, the fine is up to S$4,000. Well, the reasons seem absurd as not only dogs roam and pee everywhere and shed fur as well, dog bark and a much higher volume making more noises than cats.
Looks like we have to stay in private properties to have multiple cats and dogs. Keep a pet is a luxury.