Target: K. Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Law, Singapore
Goal: Ensure legal action against those reportedly responsible for spray-painting trapped mynah birds, and enforce humane deterrent measures.
A coffee shop manager has been accused of animal abuse after allegedly spraying trapped mynah birds with red paint before releasing them. Reports indicate that the birds were caught along with others in a rat trap, and despite the intervention of the Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), the individual insisted on spray-painting the birds before setting them free.
This is not an isolated incident. Reports suggest that the coffee shop has engaged in similar practices before, despite being offered humane alternatives to deter birds from the premises. The use of spray paint on birds can cause severe distress, breathing difficulties, and even death due to the toxic chemicals in the paint. Such actions not only harm the birds but also reflect a blatant disregard for ethical treatment of wildlife.
Without legal consequences, similar cruelty may continue unchecked, subjecting more birds to unnecessary suffering. Sign below and demand that authorities take immediate action to hold those responsible accountable and implement stronger enforcement of humane bird deterrent methods.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Minister Shanmugam,
The recent case involving the alleged spray-painting of mynah birds at a coffee shop is a suspected example of animal cruelty that cannot be ignored. Reports indicate that a manager insisted on covering the birds in red paint before releasing them, despite intervention from the Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Such actions cause unnecessary distress and suffering to these birds and highlight a disregard for humane wildlife management practices.
Spray paint contains toxic chemicals that can cause breathing difficulties, irritation, and even long-term harm to birds. Instead of inflicting such cruelty, humane deterrent methods—such as netting and other non-harmful solutions—should be enforced. This incident is not the first of its kind at the location, raising concerns about repeated violations of animal welfare standards.
We urge you to take immediate action against those allegedly responsible and ensure that strict animal welfare regulations are upheld. Stronger enforcement of humane bird deterrent measures is necessary to prevent further cruelty. Letting such actions go unpunished could encourage more cases of unnecessary animal suffering.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Antony Grossy
