Centre for Animal Rehabilitation

The Centre for Animal Rehabilitation (CAR) is Singapore’s first dedicated facility for animal behavioural rehabilitation.  

CAR supports the existing nationwide Trap-Neuter-Release-Management (TNRM) programme ↗ (opens in new tab), which aims to rehome as many free-roaming dogs as possible.  

The centre is equipped with specially designed features and trained professionals for effective science-based canine rehabilitation, where dog behaviour problems are diagnosed and treated in a calm and spacious environment.  

CAR is designed to mimic a typical Singaporean home with common household items, to facilitate the animal’s gradual integration into post-adoption pet life. Some of the purpose-built features include compartmentalised kennels which allow the dogs to exercise choice over its living environment, large dog runs for their exercise and activity rooms to carry out skills training. 

As part of the rehabilitation process, dogs are physically assessed by staff upon the dog’s arrival. This is followed by regular behavioural observations and assessments and bespoke behaviour modification plans. Once the dog is ready, AVS works closely with our Animal Welfare Group (AWG) rehoming partners to rehome the rehabilitated dog. 

Watch "Behind The Scenes | Centre for Animal Rehabilitation" to learn more about the work done at CAR. 

AVS has partnered with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to rehome rehabilitated dogs from the Centre for Animal Rehabilitation. You may view the list of available dogs on the SPCA Singapore website. 

AVS also promotes education on animal behaviour and rehabilitation through internships, research and programmes such as seminars for the industry, schools and the general public.

CAR location and contact details

Address: Animal and Plant Health Centre 

6 Perahu Road Singapore 718827

Visits to the centre are by appointment only.