Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Pet Fiesta at United Square

Pet Fiesta & Family Day at United Square


As locals we find United Square a less frequented mall as compared to the other neighbourhood malls, so it definitely sparked our interests further when we found out about this event. And indeed we went, on the 30th April, Sunday, for Pets Fiesta & Family Day (United Square), organised by Newton Neighbourhood Committee.
 
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Pet Fiesta & Family Day at United Square



What Was Expected


To be honest we weren’t too sure what to expect, having not been to United Square for quite some time, and never attended any outdoor events there before, we went with an open mind. After all, the event details pointed to quite treat, bird lovers display, air plant workshops, Children activities, and a free health check for your pets by Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group (if you purchase the event tickets). Tickets came with free goodie-bag and food coupons too. All that seems pretty standard for a neighbourhood Pet event, either way, we decided to check it out



What We Saw


First off the bat, the event layout was rather unusual due to the allocated space, it wasn’t the regular cluster or rectangular space, so it was a tad bit confusing where to start, but nevertheless, you could just follow the booths. The heat was beginning to get to us, at the same time, we couldn't resist staying longer to take a look at the adorable Pets.

Pet event Singapore
All them Kitties available for adoption!



An Array of Meowdels


So we began with the most prominent booth which belonged to the Cat Welfare Society, Volunteers and their foster Cats ready to dazzle potential pawrents. As always the kitties look to be in great condition, and because of the heat, a few of them were getting pretty restless that afternoon. Volunteers were ever ready with fans and even ice packs to cool the Cats down (what kind, responsible Cat lovers!)

Cat Welfare Society
Yes Hoomin gave me a nice shade
There were also 2 Maine Coons accompanying their owners at the Supercoon booth that day, the Coons were a huge hit with the kids and adults, and all we could say was how adorable one of the Coons was, always wanting a hug from it’s owner.
 
Maine Coon Singapore
I'm so soft, ain't I?



Health Check


Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group was stationed at their booth, performing health checks for pets and advising pawrents on pet care and tips again. This is the second time we have ran into them, the first was at It’s a Paw Party by Lim Tai See Community. Sure is nice to know of an active Veterinary group participation for community events.

Mount Pleasant Veterinary
Okay, Let's take a look at your Pom here!



Adopt, Don’t Shop

SPCA Singapore
SPCA Booth
ASD Singapore
ASD in action!
3 shelters/organisations were present that day, all of which hard at work raising funds and on the lookout for adoptive pawrents! Apart from SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), there were ASD (Action for Singapore Dogs), and EM (Exclusively Mongrels), with their array of adorable Mongrels up for adoption! Since this wasn’t the first time seeing them, we couldn’t help but wonder if a few Dogs were the very same puppies we saw at Sunset Way’s Family Day! (if so, they sure have grown up well!)

Exclusively Mongrels Limited
We can't get over how pretty those eyes are
Exclusively Mongrels Singapore
Water break Guys, gotta stay hydrated!



Other Activities


Products on sale included merchants Perro and Wholesome Paws, and SuperCoon, bringing us to the quiet end of the event, a small, curved lineup of other booths. To be honest the only activity that caught our eyes were the laid out paintings by children, and we were lucky to capture 2 girls doing just that.
 
Pet event Singapore
Use this blue, right here...



Was It Worth The Trip?

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Sun's still blazing!
We wanna be honest as can be with all our reviews, being pet owners ourselves , and here’s our take: Perhaps the weather was a bummer and unexpected, but the standing Fans were overworked and not helping, we could see some Animals struggling, thank goodness their volunteers were attentive. That could also be one of the reasons why the crowd started avoiding the event. The Main Stage had no happenings and located a little astray from it all, which kinda made us wonder why it was there. Good on the Emcee who tried to keep event goers entertained by walking around the event though!
 
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Main Stage

Not too sure if we missed it, but we covered the entire event, only to come across ONE bird perched on its owner’s hand. Tad disappointed that there wasn’t a Bird display, especially when details state otherwise. Last but not least, we’re pretty sure regular Pet event goers are aware that bottles of free water are usually handed out (especially if the weather was sooo hot), sadly, at this event, water was provided to ticket buyers. Tickets were going at $5, well we aren’t misers because those funds should go to a good cause, but the event just didn’t feel justifiable. 

Poodle and Schnauzer
Looking at us cheers you right up!
Cat welfare society
Let me pet you Kitty!
Still, it ain't all bad, and enjoyable even if you did not buy the tickets, and it was a good time seeing familiar peeps, and much more Cats than usual at an event, and the children did seem to be having fun! Perhaps the public would've stayed longer, if not for the dreadful heat     

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