Animal abuse probe on after 20 cats rescued from Bukit Merah flat

The cats had no food or water, and were left to fend for themselves in the unit, which was ridden with human waste after a sewage pipe burst. - SCREENGRAB FROM SPCA/FACEBOOK

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) is investigating an alleged case of animal neglect after some 20 cats were rescued by animal welfare groups from a rental flat.

The animals spent eight days without food and water in the flat, which was covered with human waste.