Singapore — A man was spotted grooming his dog along a Singapore walkway and got called out by a passerby who recorded the scene.
“Shaved dog’s hair at? When asked, he said that he will clean up after that. Did he? Yes, but…,” wrote one Nur Mala on Facebook page Complaint Singapore on Saturday (Sept 11).
She included footage of her encounter, highlighting her reminder that “pet lovers needed to be mindful.”
At the beginning of the video, the woman was seen approaching the walkway where the man was squatting and cutting his dog’s fur.
The woman first greeted the man before informing him that it wasn’t proper behaviour to be grooming the dog on a public walkway.
His behaviour was considered littering, the woman added.
The man then says that he would clear up after himself and asks the woman to stop recording.
“I will clear. I always clear,” he said.
The woman acknowledged the man’s statement and ended the video.
However, the woman uploaded a follow-up video taken from across the street of the same man when he had finished his grooming session.
It appears that he was kicking something towards the grass with his foot.
He was spotted doing this multiple times while his dog waited beside him.
Members from the online community pointed out that the man’s behaviour was irresponsible.
“I have dogs, and I think this is ridiculous and irresponsible,” said Facebook user Viinne Liu.
“If everyone also cut their hair in public? Send the video to NEA (National Environment Agency) and SPF (Singapore Police Force) to trace him down,” added Facebook user Mendy Cheng.
A netizen also highlighted that it was an offence for pet owners to keep their dogs unleashed when in public spaces.
Under Rule 9(1)(b) of the Animals and Birds (Dog Licensing and Control) Rules, pet dogs must be leashed and under proper control at all times when in public spaces.
Offenders may be liable on conviction to a fine of up to S$5,000. /TISG
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