The Fur Room Scandal: A Poodle’s Rough Day in the Grooming Studio
What went down on a Friday night
A handsome brown poodle named “A” was left in the lurch at The Fur Room, a pet salon in Serangoon. A video that popped up on Instagram on Oct. 24 shows a groomer giving the dog a painful set of “tighten‑and‑shake” moves. The clip, shot at 6:26 p.m. on Oct. 23, stirred an entire crowd of pet lovers.
Who was involved?
- Owner of “A” – caught the groomer in the act and posted it.
- The groomer – celebrated for a brisk “shake & check” routine that should have been a gentle grooming session.
- Staff from The Fur Room – posted an apology on Monday, nursing a reputation issue.
- NParks’ Animal & Veterinary Service – launching a serious investigation.
- Dr. Jaipal Singh Gill – SPCA exec‑director summoning the legal wheel.
How the video unfolded
At first, the groomer was gently combing “A’s” fur. Then, in a baffling turn of events, the dog flopped off the table. The groomer—who would later be dragged into the spotlight—took the dog back from the floor and gave a classic “shake‑and‑polish” smack of the neck and tail before setting it down again. The unsettling scene highlights a spectacular lapse in sensible care.
Owner’s complaint and the salon’s response
The owner’s quick Tik‑Tok‑style upload caught the gymnastics. In return, a staff member from the salon took to Instagram and said,
“A has been a regular, but in this session we didn’t handle him with the patience he deserved. We were rough because he was uncooperative. We should have been more attentive, and frankly, it was a one‑off negligence. We’ll do better. We’re sorry.”
Despite the apology, the fur‑room’s reputation wound up bruised, prompting the authority’s head of animal care to step in.
NParks pulls the trigger
Ms. Jessica Kwok, community animal manager at NParks, issued a stern note that animal cruelty is not taken lightly. “We’re looking into the alleged mistreatment at The Fur Room,” she said. The Animal & Veterinary Service is now probing the panel of evidence.
Why this matters to all of us
- Pets deserve low‑stress grooming techniques.
- Owners should observe their dog’s session and feel empowered to stop it if the dog’s comfort is at stake.
- Legal grounds: The Animals and Birds Act bans abuse.
- SPCA spokesperson urges you to report any abusive behavior – the law is on our side.
From the hands of a grocer to the realm of law
Dr. Jaipal Singh Gill pointed out that the SPCA was already rattled by reports. “No animal should be treated harshly. If a groomer refuses to adopt humane methods, find another” – he advised. The dog owners were urged to keep the discussion open; if you’re uncomfortable, end the session and be bold.
The takeaway
It is a sobering reminder that cheaper isn’t always fairer. All pet lovers, please choose groomers who respect your fur‑friends. Should the day go sideways, feel free to call up the NParks’ Veterinary Service, report the incident, and let the authorities do their thing.
Keep your pets safe. Keep an eye out. Keep calm, but be ready to ring the bell on misuse.
