Three‑Pound Pooch Gets Big‑Dog Bonanza
The Bite‑Blow That Broke the Fourth Wall
Picture this: a sunny evening on Namly Avenue, 7:00‑7:30 pm, and a love‑able 3‑kg Maltipoo named Milo strolling beside a helper. Suddenly, a hulking Alaskan Malamute, a dog that can bench‑press 10‑fold its weight, appears on the scene and goes for the touchdown.
What Happened to Milo?
Milo didn’t just lose a nap; he lost his left kidney! The poor pup had to undergo two surgeries and sat in the vet’s ICU for 11 high‑dependency days. The cost? A staggering $20,000, according to owner Jennifer Fan, a 50‑year‑old fund manager who’s had to send Milo to the hospital while her helper suffered a heart‑break moment.
Neighbors, Helpers, and Late‑Night Vet Visits
Neighbors (always on the lookout for drama) alerted Ms. Fan. The helper, initially wary of the giant dog’s size, eventually decided to keep walking, only to be “faced” by the Malamute. The assistant collapsed from the shock, and local residents called an ambulance. The Malamute’s owner stayed with Milo at the vet until the early hours of the morning.
AVS Takes the Heat
Animal and Veterinary Service officials are diving into the case. After interviewing the helper on 27 Oct, AVS director Jessica Kwok assures the public that the agency is taking all concerns seriously. “We’re looking into this matter,” she said.
Legal Tumble: From Dogs to Courts
This incident follows the first court case in September where a handler’s two dogs were held liable for nipping a Japanese Spitz. A separate hearing is set to decide damages for the Spitz and its owner. Viviene Sandhu, a Clifford Law partner, predicts more case filings as pet ownership climbs.
The Rising Dog Wave
According to Ricky Yeo, founder of Singapore Dogs, the surge in pet‑related cases ties back to the C‑19 lockdowns where people turned to dogs for companionship while working from home.
Prevention is Still a Good Idea
Yeo stresses the value of dog‑training programs. “Learn how to keep your dog calm and manageable,” he says. These routines cover protocols that owners should follow, ideally preventing future face‑to‑face confrontations.
Bottom Line
While a 3‑kg pooch can’t compete with a 30‑kg Malamute, the incident serves as a reminder: keep your furry friend’s size, your health insurance, and a solid training plan on hand — because when a giant dog hits the scene, nobody, not even the little pooch, is immune.
