Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

What Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals does

SPCA Singapore (legally "The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Singapore," UEN S61SS0060B) is a non-governmental animal welfare charity founded on 24 March 1876, making it one of the oldest continuously operating animal welfare organisations in the country. It operates from a single headquarters facility at 50 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699012 (relocated in January 2016 and officially opened by Minister K. Shanmugam on 18 June 2016). The organisation holds IPC (Institution of a Public Character) status (valid 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026), enabling tax-deductible donations, and is an Associate Member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and of World Animal Protection. Its Management Committee is composed entirely of unremunerated volunteers.

Its core service portfolio comprises: (i) a 24/7 emergency animal rescue hotline; (ii) cruelty and welfare investigations with referrals to AVS and police; (iii) an adoption programme including Project ADORE (allowing HDB residents to adopt local mixed-breed dogs up to 55cm); (iv) Singapore's only not-for-profit Community Animal Clinic; (v) the nationwide Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) programme, for which SPCA is the lead animal welfare group, jointly funded/co-run with the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS); (vi) the Stray Cat Sterilisation Programme; (vii) fostering, lost-and-found, and rehoming noticeboard services; and (viii) education and youth ambassador programmes. Supporting fundraising activities include the annual Paws for a Cause gala, the Pawtraits of Joy digital pet portrait campaign, and seasonal adoption drives.

The organisation runs no proprietary technology product or platform; its technology footprint consists of a public website, a donation and membership portal, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), and standard office software. Its funding model is donation-led, supplemented by subsidised clinic consultation fees and adoption fees (dogs $25–$350, cats $25–$200, rabbits $20–$70, small animals $10–$100, all-inclusive of vaccination, sterilisation, deworming, and microchipping), an annual membership programme, and event-based fundraising (e.g., $600–$1,200 per gala seat, $6,000–$12,000 per table). Annual operating cost is approximately S$4 million to S$4.5 million, serving a headcount of 50+ staff and sheltering over 200 animals monthly. 2025 throughput was 935 animals rescued, 881 cruelty/welfare cases investigated, 760 clinic surgeries performed, and 329 animals rehomed.

Name

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Legal name

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Singapore

Website

https://spca.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SPCA Singapore is a non-governmental animal welfare charity founded in 1876 that delivers 24/7 rescue, cruelty investigation, adoption, fostering, and subsidised veterinary services, including Singapore's only not-for-profit Community Animal Clinic and the government-funded TNRM programme, primarily funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAD

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAE

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYAFAEALAB

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Welfare, Boarding & Production Support Services (non-veterinary)

SECONDARYBPAGAIAL

Lost & Found, Reunification & Microchipping Programs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Animal welfare charity
• Veterinary clinic services
• Animal cruelty investigation
• Pet adoption services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: SPCA relies mainly on donations from supporters to continue operations. Annual operating costs require approximately $4,000,000 to run all services including 24/7 emergency rescues, cruelty investigations, community animal clinic, adoption programme, education outreach, and shelter for over 200 animals every month.
2. Clinic Services Revenue: Singapore's only not-for-profit community animal clinic serving animal welfare groups, shelters, independent rescuers, community cat and dog caregivers, and pet guardians requiring financial assistance. Clinic consultations are strictly by appointment. Fees apply but are subsidized.
3. Adoption Fees: Fees collected for animal adoptions including dogs ($70-$350), cats ($25-$200), rabbits ($20-$70), guinea pigs ($30), chinchillas ($100), and small animals ($10). All fees include vaccination, sterilisation, deworming and microchipping.
4. Membership Programme: SPCA offers membership programme allowing supporters to become members of the society, with annual membership renewals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SPCA Singapore is a non-profit animal welfare charity that operates a 24/7 emergency animal rescue hotline, investigates cruelty and welfare cases, runs an animal adoption programme, and operates Singapore's only not-for-profit Community Animal Clinic. The organisation also delivers population management through the nationwide Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) programme and the Stray Cat Sterilisation Programme, alongside fostering, lost-and-found, rehoming, and education/outreach services. Operations require approximately SGD 4 million annually and serve over 200 animals at the shelter every month.

Product overview

SPCA Singapore is a non-governmental animal welfare charity operating as a single unified organisation offering direct animal welfare services rather than a technology product platform. The core service portfolio comprises emergency rescue and cruelty investigations, an adoption programme (including Project ADORE for HDB residents), Singapore's only not-for-profit Community Animal Clinic serving welfare groups and low-income pet owners, Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) and Stray Cat Sterilisation Programme for population management, fostering and rehoming support, lost-and-found reunification, and education and outreach. Supplementary fundraising campaigns include the annual Paws for a Cause gala, the Pawtraits of Joy digital pet portrait programme, and seasonal adoption drives. The organisation is funded primarily by donations and serves approximately $4 million annually in operational costs caring for over 200 animals per month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adoption Programme Matches rescued dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, mice, gerbils, and other small animals with prospective adopters. Includes Project ADORE allowing HDB residents to adopt Singapore Specials up to 55cm tall. Adoption fees include vaccination, sterilisation, deworming and microchipping.
• Cruelty & Welfare Investigations

Quantifiable outcome

• 935 animals rescued in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Singapore Airlines (SIA)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Platinum sponsor of Paws for a Cause 2026 Gala Dinner. SIA supports SPCA's annual flagship fundraising event.
• Linfinity FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Platinum sponsor of Paws for a Cause 2026 Gala Dinner.
• PetCareMediccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Platinum sponsor of Paws for a Cause 2026 Gala Dinner.
• One Farrer HotelcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Platinum sponsor and venue provider for Paws for a Cause 2026 Gala Dinner.
• Volkswagen Group SingaporeflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Partner for Unleash the Zoomies 2026 event. Donates $10 per test drive to SPCA. Includes Volkswagen, Cupra, and Skoda brands.
• Hill's Pet Nutrition SingaporecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Collaborated on 'Love is Ageless' campaign to support senior animal adoption.
• Amber Art GalleryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Artistic partner for Pawtraits of Joy 2025, creating custom digital pet artworks for fundraising.
• Chiki Can PaintminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Children's art school artistic partner for Pawtraits of Joy 2025.
• Kashi CatsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Comic and illustration series artistic partner for Pawtraits of Joy 2025, highlighting social and animal welfare issues.
• ArdyCature Arts & EventsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Caricature artist partner for Pawtraits of Joy 2025 with over 16 years experience.
• Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for nationwide Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) programme and Stray Cat Sterilisation Programme. AVS funds TNRM and co-funds SCSP equally with SPCA. SPCA is lead animal welfare group for TNRM.
• Police Force SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPCA refers serious animal cruelty cases to police for legal action. Coordinates on extreme abuse cases where witness testimony is required.
• ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-campaign partner for wildlife protection (whale sharks, dolphins) and general animal welfare advocacy. ACRES handles wildlife, birds, and terrapin rescues via 24/7 hotline.
• Action for Singapore Dogs (ASD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly proposed Project ADORE with SPCA in 2011, allowing HDB residents to adopt local mixed breed dogs.
• World Animal ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPCA is an Associate member of World Animal Protection (formerly World Society for the Protection of Animals).
• National Council of Social Service (NCSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPCA is an Associate Member of NCSS, Singapore's umbrella body for social service organisations.
• Change for Animals Foundation (CFAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for 'Say NO To Fur Products' campaign.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES): A Singapore animal welfare charity that partners with SPCA on wildlife protection campaigns and operates a 24/7 wildlife rescue hotline. ACRES focuses on wildlife, birds, and terrapin rescues — a complementary segment to SPCA's companion animal focus — making it the most direct Singapore peer for welfare services and advocacy.
• Cat Welfare Society: A Singapore non-profit dedicated to the welfare of community and stray cats, operating a sterilisation programme and cat management initiatives. It overlaps directly with SPCA's Stray Cat Sterilisation Programme and adoption services for felines, competing for the same donor and volunteer pools.
• Action for Singapore Dogs (ASD): A Singapore dog welfare charity that co-proposed Project ADORE with SPCA in 2011 to allow HDB residents to adopt local mixed-breed dogs. ASD focuses on dog rescue, rehoming, and sterilisation, directly overlapping with SPCA's adoption and TNRM programmes.
• Animal Lovers League: A Singapore-based animal welfare charity providing shelter, rescue, and adoption services for dogs and cats. It operates as a no-kill shelter and competes for adoption demand, volunteers, and donor support in the same Singapore market as SPCA.
• Causes for Animals Singapore: A Singapore animal welfare charity focused on stray sterilisation, rescue, and rehoming programmes. It competes directly with SPCA for community cat sterilisation work and adoption market share in Singapore.
• Noah's Ark Cares (NAC): A Singapore animal welfare charity that operates a shelter and provides veterinary services for rescued animals. NAC was part of the coalition that launched the 'Stop the Cruelty in Puppy Mills' campaign with SPCA, making it a direct peer in rescue and welfare advocacy.

Emerging players

• House Rabbit Society of Singapore: A Singapore non-profit focused specifically on rabbit welfare, including rescue, adoption, and education. It is a narrower niche peer that competes with SPCA's rabbit adoption programme and small-animal fostering services.

Broad incumbents

• RSPCA (UK): The original Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, of which SPCA Singapore was formerly an affiliate. As a 200+ year-old national welfare incumbent, RSPCA offers a comparable end-to-end model of rescue, investigations, veterinary care, and advocacy, though at vastly larger scale.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): The United States' oldest animal welfare organization, operating rescue, adoption, veterinary, and advocacy services nationally. While far larger and US-based, it shares the same IPC-equivalent charity model and full-stack welfare service offering as SPCA Singapore.

Regional players

• Mandai Wildlife Group: A Singapore-based wildlife and conservation organization that operates the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, and Bird Paradise. While focused on wildlife rather than companion animals, Mandai is a major Singapore animal welfare and conservation adjacent actor with overlapping donor and corporate sponsorship pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=to8c3KLMSnc
• Facebookfacebook.com/spcasingapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/spcasingapore
• TikToktiktok.com/@spcasingapore
• Xx.com/spca_sg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spca-singapore

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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