Singapore NParks Moves to Humanely Capture Stray Dogs at Bidadari Park

Singapore’s National Parks Board is addressing concerns over a group of stray dogs, known as the Bidadari Dogs, that have exhibited territorial behavior towards visitors at Bidadari Park. The agency confirmed that it is taking steps to humanely capture the dogs following rising public concern, while ensuring public safety through ongoing surveillance.

The four dogs—Kalu, White Chest, Pointy, and Floppy—have attracted attention as some locals urged that they be left undisturbed. NParks has installed a canvas hoarding within the park to serve as a visual barrier that minimizes close encounters and barking interactions between the animals and the public, and has placed signage to guide visitors on how to manage any potential encounters responsibly.

According to NParks, the hoarding restricts public access to off-trail areas, while allowing the dogs to move freely in and out of the sectioned-off space. The board’s initiative comes in response to various reports and social media claims about the situation, with the agency emphasizing its commitment to both the animals' well-being and visitor safety.