Fret not! We’re here to help simplify things for you by helping you start small – literally.
Besides dogs and cats, there are many other critters that need your help too, including rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. Start small lah! Here are some ways you can start your journey as a volunteer.
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The House Rabbit Society of Singapore (HRSS) is an all-volunteer group dedicated to rabbit welfare, adoption and education. They rescue and rehome abandoned rabbits.
They are an animal welfare group that doesn’t run a shelter but rely on foster parent network to support their rehoming and rescue efforts.
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Another local rabbit organisation is the Bunny Binkies Club (BBC).
They are a rescue group run by a (very) small team of volunteers who decided to come together to help neglected/or abandoned rabbits in need.
Their rescue rabbits are placed in foster homes offered by volunteers, nursed back to health, sterilised and then rehomed.
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Guinea Pig Rescue Singapore (GPRS) is a non-profit organisation for guinea pigs in Singapore. They rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome guinea pigs.
Their mission at GPRS is to give every guinea pig a second chance in life because they believe that every life matters. GPRS not only rescues, but they help advocate adoption and education about guinea pig welfare.
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Fosterers will also be required to bring the foster piggies for their vet check-ups and, if you can commit to at least 3 months of fostering, that would be most appreciated.
If this volunteer opportunity resonates with you, feel free to connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, via email, or through their website.
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The Hamster Society of Singapore (HSS) is a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to the welfare of Singapore’s hamsters.
Every year, hundreds of hamsters are exploited through backyard breeding, or simply discarded (alive!) in rubbish dumps. Therefore, the HSS exists to be the voice for these tiny lives, advocating for humane hamster husbandry and pet responsibility.
The HSS is looking for:
If interested, fill up the HSS Fosterer Application Form here, or sign up here to be a volunteer with HSS and help this new organisation build an unshakeable foundation.
Volunteering doesn’t always mean having to go out of your home; you can do so by volunteering your time by fostering and doing acts of service. Any help is still help.
The world is much bigger than ourselves. Let’s make this world a better place for all kinds.
This article was first published in Wonderwall.sg.