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Are cats finally allowed in HDB now? Confused about the new scheme
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Thinking of getting a dog in my HDB flat, which breeds are actually allowed?
First time considering a dog and I live in a 4-room HDB. I heard there's an approved list and rules on number of dogs. Can someone explain what's allowed and any tips for a first-timer?
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Contractor Uncle Boon Beginner First-hand experience Run small construction outfit, dealing with WSH, foreign worker levy and clients who bargain like siao.
HDB dog owner here. The rules: one dog per HDB flat, and it must be an HDB-approved breed (there's an official list of small breeds like Shih Tzu, Poodle, Maltese, Bichon, Jack Russell, Miniature Schnauzer and so on, plus the Project ADORE local mixed-breed adoption scheme). Big breeds are for landed and private only. Key steps: licence your dog with NParks (AVS) once you get it, microchip is required, and please sterilise. First-timer tips: adopt from SPCA or Project ADORE if you can, so many gentle HDB-friendly mixed breeds need homes and the licence process supports it. Budget realistically, vet bills, grooming, food and boarding when you travel add up more than the dog itself. And please commit for 12 to 15 years, a dog is not a phase. Being home enough matters more than the breed.
Anonymous contributor Beginner First-hand experience
Please consider Project ADORE adoption, the local Singapore Special mixed breeds are amazing dogs and HDB-approved through the scheme. We adopted one, best decision ever. Shelters are overflowing while people pay thousands to pet shops. Just my two cents lah.
Anonymous contributor Beginner First-hand experience
Get the NParks licence sorted immediately, it's cheap and mandatory, fines if you don't. And find a vet near you before you need one. First year has a lot of vaccinations and setup costs, plan for it.
Tiger Mum Serene Beginner First-hand experience Two kids in primary school, survived PSLE once already, can share tuition and DSA strategy without the stress.
Beyond breed, think about barking and your neighbours, HDB corridors are close quarters and complaints happen. Small doesn't mean quiet. Invest in training early. Also confirm your dog is comfortable being alone if you work full time, separation anxiety is real.
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