Earlier in 2025, Give.Asia launched a fundraising campaign titled “Feed the Community Cats (Boon Lay & Jurong West)”, supporting dedicated local cat caregivers. This initiative was inspired by an 8-year-old girl who regularly joined her mother in feeding stray cats, prompting the campaign’s growing grassroots support from residents concerned about animals in their neighbourhood.
In April 2025, the platform launched a pilot programme called “Empowering the Cat Heroes (West)” to offer pet food credits, and monthly support for community cat feeders in these regions. To date, 18 caregivers received credits worth a total of S$10,310, benefiting over 250 community cats in their care.
Beyond Food: Community Engagement and Awareness
Feeders like Ms Siau Li Chao, who began feeding cats almost daily since 2004, shared how rising costs and cat abandonment had increased the strain on their financial and emotional reserves. Through Give.Asia’s platform and other donors, they have received much-needed assistance to continue sterilisation, feeding, and veterinary care responsibly.
As part of raising public awareness, posters were placed in Boon Lay, and five public murals were commissioned in key feeding zones. These visual art pieces not only beautify neighbourhoods but also remind passers-by of the community’s shared role in caring for urban wildlife.
The Heart of Compassion: Young and Old
At the centre of this story is an 8-year-old girl, who began helping feed community cats because “it makes her happy”—carrying paper plates and kibble along with her mother. Her small but consistent actions triggered community interest and support. Give.Asia noted that many donors were moved by her kindness and the daily care shown by residents.
This gentle act blossomed into broader support, demonstrating how everyday compassion can inspire collective action. From door-to-door efforts to public murals and social media shares, moments of empathy become movements.
Fundraising Milestones and Recognition
By mid-2025, over S$36,000 had been raised through Give.Asia for community cat support in Western Singapore, with the pilot scheme helping feed more than 250 cats and sustaining around 18 long-term feeders with monthly supplies. Some donors adopted recurring contributions to sustain feeding and sterilisation work over the longer term.
Community volunteers—including local residents and animal welfare advocates—are increasingly involved, showing that urban wildlife care can thrive when neighbours unite. Give.Asia intends to expand support to more feeders and extend the pilot beyond Boon Lay and Jurong West in future phases.
Compassion is Community Currency
In Singapore’s 60th year, the story of feeding community cats reminds us that compassion is measured in small, consistent acts, not grand gestures. From a young girl who carried kibble to dedicated feeders who made personal sacrifices, this movement strengthens community bonds and enriches neighbourhood life.
This campaign reflects SG60 values: care for every living being, grassroots involvement, and shared responsibility. When kindness meets action, even the smallest paws can leave the deepest mark.
