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Nature Kakis Network

Community Animal Management

Promote responsible pet ownership and care for community animals

Last updated 6 August 2026
Illustrated banner with community animals including a dog, cat, rabbits and parrots

Illustrated by Nature Kakis Youth Stewards

Pets and community animals are an important part of many people's lives, and are also an integral part of many communities. Promoting responsible pet ownership and living in harmony with community animals is essential for improving animal health and welfare in our urban environment. 

 Nature Kakis can:

  • Organise educational outreach programmes on responsible pet ownership for current and potential pet owners, raising awareness on AVS pet care guidelines

  • Educate residents on living in harmony with community animals, such as best practices for co-existing with community cats and dogs in the neighbourhood

  • Plan and execute engagement events tailored to the community, such as social media campaigns and collaborations with pet interest groups

Pet owners enjoying their time with community pets

Examples of community animal projects include:

Managing community cats feeding

Many communities have dedicated volunteers that look after and feed community cats. Nature Kakis can help to designate feeding corners and raise awareness on responsible feeding practices of community animals to keep common spaces clean.

Community cats feeding corner

Improving pet welfare

Knowledge is power! Nature Kakis Chapters can become hubs for information on responsible pet ownership, and provide tips on improving pet welfare. By sharing best practices on proper animal care, communities can improve the lives of animals.

Pet welfare community outreach events

Community pet walks

Have you ever thought of bringing pets along for walks in nature with your community? Nature Kakis organise community pet walks to bond with neighbours and encourage fellow pet owners to adopt better leash discipline and pet etiquette. Kindly note that while pets can be taken to most green spaces, they are not allowed in Nature Parks and Nature Reserves as these spaces have sensitive wildlife.

Community pet walks in nature

Raising awareness on illegal wildlife trade

Not all animals can be kept as pets! It is illegal to keep wildlife as pets, and purchasing such animals will continue to fuel the illegal wildlife trade. Raising awareness on what animals are suitable for pet ownership contributes to reducing incidences of poaching and helps wildlife in Singapore and beyond.

Interested to join community animal projects in your community? Find a Nature Kakis Chapter near you and sign up directly with them!

Click here to explore other City in Nature activities you can co-organise or participate in.