The boy who threw a cat off the 22nd floor of a HDB block last December was issued a stern warning and has apologised for his actions, said the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS). 'He wanted to convey his remorse and apology to the cat’s caregivers, and said that he would not do it again,' said AVS' group director Jessica...
The boy who threw a cat off the 22nd floor of a HDB block last December was issued a stern warning and has apologised for his actions, said the Animal and Veterinary Service .
The 10-year-old boy also expressed regret and remorse through AVS for killing the animal in Boon Lay. AVS said that the boy has gone through a Diversionary Programme that focused on rehabilitation, letting him understand animal welfare, how to care for animals, living with animals in the community and why his actions were wrong.
AVS shared that the programme took place over a month during the recent June holidays to ensure minimum disruption to his schoolwork. The boy's father was also present throughout the programme.
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