Please think carefully before getting a pet

[mich.c]

TODAY reports a rise in pet abandonment in the past 5 years

Most of these pet abandonment cases involve cats. 

I think it's partly because cats are technically not allowed as pets in HDB units, so when cat owners living in HDB get "caught" by government officers, they have little choice but to abandon the cats. So if you're thinking of getting a pet cat, please take into consideration the possibility of getting caught.

While it's true that many abandoned cats still get taken care of by cat lovers in the neighbourhood, it costs a lot of money for them to do so. Additionally, abandoned cats face the risk of getting eaten by wild dogs or pythons.

Having a pet is wonderful but just remember that it comes along with its own responsibilities and costs.

I have volunteered at SPCA and it's heartbreaking to see abandoned cats and dogs there. If you're interested in getting a cat or a dog but have never owned one before, I recommend babysitting someone else's pet before getting one yourself.