Owning pets is a popular pastime among Singaporeans. Some 30,000 households, or four per cent of total households in Singapore keep dogs as pets.
Many families also keep cats, birds and hamsters.
The popularity of pet ownership is reflected by the large number of pet shops in our housing estates. Owning a pet is a healthy hobby. You can get much joy and satisfaction from the close relationship you develop with your pet. For some, owning a pet is therapeutic. There is also some educational value in keeping pets.