South Beach Singapore saw a gathering of furry and feathered friends when non-profit volunteer group Hope For Animals celebrated Singapore’s National Day with a special two-day “SingaPAW” event in early August.

Over 7,000 people attended the event, taking part in many fun activities and enjoying the various shopping booths of pet accessories, pet food and merchandise. One of the highlights of the event was a pet walk that took over 400 “pawrents” and their fur kids from South Beach to historical landmarks like the Padang and Victoria Concert Hall. The gathering set a new record for the largest pet formation in Singapore.

Pets of all shapes and sizes could be seen at South Beach Avenue. For instance, an ant exhibition offered ant lovers a view into the insect’s rare community. There were also several birds of different sizes, colours and breeds, and many were able to take photos of the majestic creatures, learn about bird ownership and even witness some free-flying.

In addition, the event hosted an adoption drive with rescued and rehabilitated fur kids looking for their forever homes. As many as 11 animal welfare groups participated, including Exclusively Mongrels, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Purely Meow.

As an inclusive community for all creatures big and small, South Beach tenants like Harry’s offered pet owners a 15% discount when dining with their pets during the event. Starbucks also whipped up a special “Puppuccino”, a cup of whipped cream just for pampered pooches!

As a pet-friendly destination, South Beach Singapore recently installed a dog fountain that turns on with a simple tap of the paw and releases a stream of refreshing water for furry friends to quench their thirst.