Keeping Pets
You may keep pets at home, as long as you meet the guidelines. It is also important to be considerate to those living around you when you have a pet.
Check the list of pet types allowed, if you are considering keeping a pet in your flat.
Pet licencing
Dog owners must have their pet licensed by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA). You need not seek HDB’s approval to keep a dog, as long as it is of an approved breed.
Responsible pet ownership
Take care of your pet and ensure that it does not cause any inconvenience to your neighbours. For example, keep your dog safe within your flat, and care for it so that it does not bark continuously. These are good practices that your neighbours will appreciate and will help create better acceptance.
Be a good neighbour
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Assistance services
Flat owners can seek for help from the following agencies on issues related to keeping dogs in HDB flats.
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For enforcement against flat owners of the ‘one-approved-dog’ per flat rule |
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For enforcement against dog owners whose dogs defecate in public places and cause environmental damage |
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Issuing of dog licences and enforcement against dog owners whose dog chases or bites people |
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