Animal Benefactor

Singapore may be known for its towering urban structures and high human population density, but little is known about the small and thriving community of native creatures who also call our island home. Occasionally, some of them will make a few wrong turns and end up in a human-populated area where they may be subjected to physical or psychological harm, and these animals rely on human intervention to bring them to safety. Other animals who are in dire need of our help are the abused victims of the illegal exotic pet trade, who are often found abandoned to their fate in Singapore's parks and wild places.

With the plight of these animals in mind, the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC) was set up to rescue and nurture native wild animals in distress before helping them return to their natural habitat, and to provide a safe haven for animals rescued from the illegal exotic pet trade before they can hopefully be repatriated to their country of origin.

The AWRC and the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Team operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, resulting in a heavy strain on our resources. The process of rescuing an animal and releasing him or her back into their natural habitat or repatriating them involves several costly factors as follows:

• Full physical check-up of the animal.
• Microchip implant for identification.
• Medication and nutritional supplements, with veterinary treatment or surgery if required.
• Upkeep of the ACRES wildlife rescue centre
• Maintenance of our animal rescue and veterinary care equipment.
• Transportation costs to release an animal back into the wild or repatriate them.

We are responsible for the well-being of over 70 rescued wilds every month, so any monetary donation goes a long way towards fulfilling our mission to protect all distressed wild animals in Singapore. This has led us to introduce our new initiative which allows anyone to chip in and be a part of the animal rescue process - the "Be an Animal Benefactor" programme.

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How Can I Help?

For just $1 a day, you can be directly responsible for giving an animal the chance to lead a happy and healthy life. You also have the option of choosing the animal you would like to help. They include tortoises, turtles, lizards and snakes. Some the animals we have successfully rescued to date can be seen below:

As a member of the programme, your donation will directly help safeguard their health and journey back into the wild or to their country of origin, as well as aid in the construction of various enriching structures such as slopes, burrows, tunnels and pools in their AWRC enclosures.

What are the benefits of being an "Animal Benefactor"? As a thank you from the animals, all Animal Benefactors will receive the following benefits:

• A personalised “Thank You” letter from your adopted animal.
• A photo of your animal.
• An “Animal Benefactor” certificate.
• A fact sheet about and written history of your animal.
• A yearly report and photo detailing your animal's progress.
• A special mention on our e-newsletter and Facebook fanpage.
• An invitation to be present at animal’s release or repatriation, if this is possible.
• Double tax exemption for your donation.
• To be a part of this noble cause, please download and fill up the PDF application form below and mail the completed form to the address below. For companies who wish
• To make a contribution to our "Animal Benefactor" programme, please contact Denise at denise@acres.org.sg.