moved to 31 Mount Vernon Road after the Government acquired the Orchard Road land. The Singapore SPCA plays an important role in animal rescue. It is not government funded and depend on donations, charity organizations, memberships and money from selling of SPCA merchandise from the public. The Singapore SPCA receives more than 400 unwanted, abandoned or abused animals. They also depend on volunteers who are willing to lend a helping hand to the SPCA. Objectives and services The Singapore SPCA's two main objectives are to promote kindness to animals and birds, and to prevent cruelty to animals and birds. The SPCA provides various animal welfare services to the community including investigation of cruelty complaints, a 24-hour emergency service for sick, injured and very young animals and an adoption programme. Financial information The Singapore SPCA relies primarily on donations from the public to fund its operations. In its website, it states that "over $2,000,000 annually is required to carry out the animal welfare work." In 2010, they received over S$2.2 million from various avenues such as cash donations, membership fees, fund-raising events and sales of souvenirs and pet supplies. In that same year, their total expenditure was over S$2.1 million. See also Animal Rights Cruelty to animals Humane Society Overpopulation (animals) List of voluntary welfare organisations in Singapore References External links Charities based in Singapore Animal welfare organisations based in Singapore