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Dog news from Singapore — local dog shows, adoption drives, dog-friendly venues, policy updates from AVS and NParks, and the community stories shaping life for dog owners across the island.
PetExpo 2026 Returns to Singapore EXPO with FCI International Dog Show and National Grooming Championship
Singapore's flagship pet event returns on 3–5 April 2026 at Singapore EXPO, headlined by an FCI International CACIB dog show evaluating purebred dogs from across the region, a national grooming championship, and an AVS-led adoption drive with 18 animal welfare group partners.
Singapore Restaurants Can Now Welcome Dogs Alfresco — No Separate Licence Required
From 1 January 2025, Singapore's Food Agency removed the requirement for food establishments to obtain a separate permit to allow dogs in outdoor dining areas, opening up hundreds more alfresco spots island-wide for dog owners to dine with their pets.
SOSD Brings Adoptable Singapore Special Dogs to Guoco Midtown — Dozens Find Forever Homes
Save Our Street Dogs held a community adoption event at Guoco Midtown 2 in October 2025, connecting adoptable Singapore Special mixed-breed dogs with prospective owners through meet-and-greet sessions, educational talks, and a curated lineup of local pet vendors.
Royal Canin Establishes Direct Singapore Presence to Deepen Dog Nutrition Partnerships
Global pet nutrition leader Royal Canin set up a direct owned entity in Singapore in September 2025, committing to closer collaboration with local vets, breeders and the dog-owning community in a market growing 5–6% annually.
Singapore Marks One Year of Cat Licensing with 41,000 Pets Registered and Free Microchipping Push
A year after Singapore's landmark Cat Management Framework took effect, AVS reports about 41,000 pet cats licensed, 95% of them sterilised, and over 41,500 owners completing the mandatory pet ownership course — with free microchipping drives continuing through the August 2026 transition deadline.
AVS Urges Singapore Pet Owners to Mesh Windows After 61 Fall-from-Height Cases Reported
Singapore's Animal & Veterinary Service recorded 61 alleged fall-from-height incidents involving cats and dogs in the year since new licensing rules took effect, with 21 cases confirmed and enforcement action taken. AVS is reminding owners to install mesh, grilles or screens on windows and balconies.