A 10-year-old boy who threw a community cat off a housing block in December last year has been issued a stern warning, after completing a diversionary programme conducted by the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS).
AVS' group director, Jessica Kwok, shared in a statement on Friday that the boy now understands the gravity of his actions, and has expressed "remorse and apology" to the cat's caregivers.
Kwok said: "He wanted to convey his remorse and apology to the cat's caregivers, and said that he would not do it again. Upon the boy's completion of the programme, AVS issued a stern warning to him, and will continue to work with his school to monitor his progress."AVS's group director, Jessica Kwok, highlights their firm stance against pet mistreatment and animal cruelty, vowing to take decisive enforcement actions to protect animals.
The programme's timing was also taken into consideration, and it was scheduled to coincide with the June school holidays to minimise any disruptions to the boy's education.Regarding other similar cases, Kwok provided updates on two incidents.along an HDB block corridor in April, which is currently being investigated by the police.on Jalan Minyak in June, and investigations are still ongoing.
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