Target: Dr. Tan Puay Yok, Chief Executive Officer, National Parks Board, Singapore
Goal: Locate the bird allegedly immobilized with adhesive tape and pursue appropriate charges if deliberate cruelty is established.
A wild bird allegedly had its beak, wings, and legs wrapped in adhesive tape after entering a home in search of food. The supplied account describes a woman recording herself scolding the restrained animal. The alleged punishment could turn an ordinary wildlife encounter into a frightening ordeal.
ACRES has publicly raised concern about footage of the apparently taped bird and called for investigation. The original recordings, their context, and the bird’s condition need examination. Investigators should determine who handled the animal and whether it needs immediate veterinary assistance.
Wildlife encounters require humane responses. An animal entering a kitchen does not justify deliberate mistreatment. A prompt inquiry can protect the bird while preserving evidence of any offense. Sign to demand an urgent welfare assessment, a thorough investigation, and appropriate prosecution if the alleged cruelty is proven.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Dr. Tan,
Please ensure that the reported restraint of a bird who entered a house receives a timely investigation and that locating the bird remains a priority. The allegation that adhesive tape covered its beak and immobilized its wings and legs raises serious concerns about its welfare. Rescue and veterinary experts should establish its condition.
We ask your agency to preserve the original footage and accompanying statements, establish when and where it was recorded, and interview relevant witnesses. Please distinguish evidence of deliberate mistreatment from assumptions circulating online. If the bird is located, document any injuries and treatment needs without delaying necessary care. Any identification of a suspect should proceed through official investigative channels.
Where the evidence establishes an offense, take appropriate enforcement action and support prosecution with a complete account of the animal’s treatment. Seek legally available penalties proportionate to proven harm, and publish a responsible update when possible. Please also provide clear advice on humane ways to prevent birds entering homes. Protection and accountability should follow this report, with the bird’s welfare at the center.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: N Lindsay
