Cat fosterers to be allowed up to six cats in HDB flats under pilot scheme
Singapore is launching a two-year pilot scheme allowing cat fosterers in HDB public flats to keep up to six cats, provided they meet specific sterilization and licensing requirements. This initiative aims to support animal welfare volunteers while maintaining housing standards.
Why it matters
It represents a policy shift in urban pet management, balancing animal welfare needs with public housing regulations.
Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry Alvin Tan admiring a cat with visitors at Cats’ Day Out on July 18.
Listen Summarise Cat fosterers in HDB flats can now keep up to six cats under a two-year pilot starting Aug 3, to support care for vulnerable cats beyond the usual two-cat limit. The pilot requires cats to be sterilised and includes licensing for fosterers with experience and financial means, private home fosterers can keep up to 10 cats. Singapore’s Cat Management Framework promotes responsible ownership with mandatory licensing and microchipping, offering a transition period until Aug 31, 2026, before fees and penalties apply. AI generated
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