Why did Singapore ban cats in Housing Development Board (HDB) flats in 1989? Now that authorities are proposing that the ban be lifted and that people could be allowed to keep up to two cats per HDB flat, why are some people so against it? CNA speaks to animal welfare advocates, MP Louis Ng and Cat Welfare Society president Thenuga Vijakumar, to find out what they have to say to people who have reservations. CWS also has advice for people who are thinking of getting pet cats.

00:00 Introduction
00:52 Why are cats banned in Singapore's public housing?
01:19 Pet dogs versus pet cats: Is there a double standard at play?
01:59 How does the ban affect existing pet cat owners?
02:26 What is the proposed pet cat rule change?
04:07 What is responsible cat ownership?
04:31 What cat owners need to know and do

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