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I even gained an extra 30% value and better service from the Renovators!" × ### Natalya Thangamany Editor RenoTalk # 6 Things You Need to Know to Keep A Pet in HDB Flat Living & Lifestyle Published on: **January 11th, 2021** [5 minutes read](https://www.renotalk.com/article/6-things-know-keep-pet-hdb-flat) 14119 views Comment 14119 views We may not always enjoy sharing our living spaces with fellow humans, especially if you are a human who loves their peace and quiet. But if there is a nagging gnaw in your heart for companionship, you may opt for something a little easier to get along with — **a pet**. Furkids, fur-mily, the list of affectionate names you can give them is extensive. However, if you decide to share your home with your pet, there are **rules and regulations** you need to know before [**letting your furkids move in**](https://www.renotalk.com/professionals/article/3-ways-to-pet-proof-your-home) with you. **Be prepared** for if you are unable to let them do so. Here are **6 things** you need to know about keeping your fur-mily member in your HDB flat. ## **1\. Pets You Cannot & Can Keep In An HDB Flat** If you want to have your own four-legged companion, you need to know which animals are allowed in your HDB, and which ones are not. First off, here are the critters you **cannot** keep in your HDB: - **Cats** (unless you live in Yishun’s Chong Pang neighbourhood). Currently, this is being debated against, with several local organisations lobbying to keep their kitties in HDB flats. - **Large dog breeds** (golden retrievers, labradors, dalmatians, siberian huskies, chow chows, tibetan mastiffs, mongrels, pitbulls, samoyeds, corgis, etc) - **Exotic/wild animals** (snakes, bearded dragons, hedgehogs, crocodiles, sugar gliders, star tortoises, etc) Now, onto the pets you **can** keep in your HDB. To find out which dog breeds are HDB-friendly, the **[HDB website](https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/community/neighbourliness/being-a-good-neighbour/keeping-pets)** itself has a **[list](https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/community/neighbourliness/being-a-good-neighbour/keeping-pets)** of **62 kinds** of doggies you can bring home to your flat. These breeds are of the **small to medium** size range, making them [**easier to take care of**](https://www.renotalk.com/professionals/article/dog-friendly-home-design) in such a restricted space. Other pets you can keep in your HDB are **smaller non-exotic creatures**, such as: - **Fish** - **Hamsters** - **Rabbits** - **Birds** - **Terrapins/turtles** - **Guinea Pigs** - **Chinchillas** - **Mice**  *Image © **[SPCA Singapore](http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_hdb_regulation.asp)*** ## **2\. Know Your Size** This bit is especially for those planning to share their HDB home with a little doggy. Most small to medium-sized dogs are allowed in your flat, but what is the **size criteria** for that? **[99\.co](https://www.99.co/blog/singapore/keeping-pet-hdb-flat/)** mentions that whether your dog is a cross-breed (only between HDB-allowed breeds) or not, it has to be, at maximum, **50 centimetres tall** from the shoulders down. It also has to weigh **15 kilograms** or less. If your non-human companion is of a smaller race (chinchillas, rabbits, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, fish, turtles, etc), then size should not be a problem...unless there are way too many of them running around.  *Image © **[Fineline Design](https://www.renotalk.com/interior-designer/fineline-design)*** ## **3\. How Many Can You Keep?** If you live in an HDB flat, you can only keep **one dog**. The breed of this dog has to be from HDB’s **[list of approved dog breeds](https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/community/neighbourliness/being-a-good-neighbour/keeping-pets)**. If you live in a **condo** or **a landed home**, you can have up to **three dogs** only. As for smaller creatures, such as fishes, turtles, birds, and rodents, there is **no limit** on how many pets you can keep in your HDB. Just be sure that you have **enough time and resources** to take care of them if you are looking to have **at least two** pets. And oh, be sure that your pets would **not cause any inconvenience** to your neighbours.  *Image © **[Intra Design](http://www.intradesign.com.sg/)*** ## **4\. You Need A License** If your four-legged housemate is a dog, you have to bring it to the **[Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA)](https://www.ava.gov.sg/explore-by-sections/pets-and-animals/owning-a-pet/licensing-a-pet)** to get it **licensed** and microchipped if it is **at least three months old**. If you bought your furry friend when it was a puppy, you have to get it licensed and microchipped **once it reaches three months old**. Getting a license will **cost** you a fair bit, but it acts as a **social security badge** for your doggy, should it run into any sort of trouble whether **medical or physical**. Thus, the importance of getting one for your furry friend. What happens if you break this rule, or any of the above rules? Next point, please. ## **5\. You Can Be Fined For Breaking The Rules** If you neither **license** your dog nor keep the **one-dog-per-flat** rule nor **follow** the list of approved dog breeds, you can be fined up to **\$4,000**. That’s two trips to Europe down the drain. So, be very careful about following the rules if you want to bring a doggy home to your flat. Fines are heavier, up to a **five-figure** sum, if you are caught keeping **exotic or protected animals** in your HDB flat. There is also the risk of **jail-time for up to two years**. In the past year, there have been a few cases of people caught housing or smuggling animals such as **[hedgehogs](https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/man-fined-possessing-and-selling-illegal-wildlife)**, **[star tortoises](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/man-caught-with-22-star-tortoises-at-woodlands-checkpoint-7951366)**, and sugar gliders. ## **6\. They Are Your Housemates; Treat Them As Such** A pet is a long-term, if not lifelong, **commitment**. As long as they share the same living space as you, they are as much your housemates as your human family. At this point, you may already have considered them **family**. Give them plenty of **love and attention**, and ensure that they **do not cause inconvenience** to your neighbours. Your neighbours may not like it if your pet is **too noisy** or **leaves their waste** everywhere. If your pet makes a mistake, be **patient and gently guide them** to behave appropriately. If you need to, sign them up for **obedience school**. Make sure they are **well fed, groomed, and rested**, and you will have a content, faithful friend for the years to come.  *Image © **[Intra Design](http://www.intradesign.com.sg/)*** To know more, HDB has a **[section on keeping pets](https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/community/neighbourliness/being-a-good-neighbour/keeping-pets)** on their website, so feel free to check it out! Also, **reflect deeply** on whether keeping a pet in your home is the best thing for you, as taking care of pets require plenty of patience and commitment. Fingers crossed for a comfortable apartment life for you and your fur-mily\! [](https://www.renotalk.com/forum/) [](https://www.facebook.com/renotalksg/) Request for quotes and we'll match you with a selection of Interior Designers\! 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We may not always enjoy sharing our living spaces with fellow humans, especially if you are a human who loves their peace and quiet. But if there is a nagging gnaw in your heart for companionship, you may opt for something a little easier to get along with — **a pet**. Furkids, fur-mily, the list of affectionate names you can give them is extensive. However, if you decide to share your home with your pet, there are **rules and regulations** you need to know before [**letting your furkids move in**](https://www.renotalk.com/professionals/article/3-ways-to-pet-proof-your-home) with you. **Be prepared** for if you are unable to let them do so. Here are **6 things** you need to know about keeping your fur-mily member in your HDB flat. ## **1\. Pets You Cannot & Can Keep In An HDB Flat** If you want to have your own four-legged companion, you need to know which animals are allowed in your HDB, and which ones are not. First off, here are the critters you **cannot** keep in your HDB: - **Cats** (unless you live in Yishun’s Chong Pang neighbourhood). Currently, this is being debated against, with several local organisations lobbying to keep their kitties in HDB flats. - **Large dog breeds** (golden retrievers, labradors, dalmatians, siberian huskies, chow chows, tibetan mastiffs, mongrels, pitbulls, samoyeds, corgis, etc) - **Exotic/wild animals** (snakes, bearded dragons, hedgehogs, crocodiles, sugar gliders, star tortoises, etc) Now, onto the pets you **can** keep in your HDB. To find out which dog breeds are HDB-friendly, the **[HDB website](https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/community/neighbourliness/being-a-good-neighbour/keeping-pets)** itself has a **[list](https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/community/neighbourliness/being-a-good-neighbour/keeping-pets)** of **62 kinds** of doggies you can bring home to your flat. These breeds are of the **small to medium** size range, making them [**easier to take care of**](https://www.renotalk.com/professionals/article/dog-friendly-home-design) in such a restricted space. Other pets you can keep in your HDB are **smaller non-exotic creatures**, such as: - **Fish** - **Hamsters** - **Rabbits** - **Birds** - **Terrapins/turtles** - **Guinea Pigs** - **Chinchillas** - **Mice**  *Image © **[SPCA Singapore](http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_hdb_regulation.asp)*** ## **2\. Know Your Size** This bit is especially for those planning to share their HDB home with a little doggy. Most small to medium-sized dogs are allowed in your flat, but what is the **size criteria** for that? **[99\.co](https://www.99.co/blog/singapore/keeping-pet-hdb-flat/)** mentions that whether your dog is a cross-breed (only between HDB-allowed breeds) or not, it has to be, at maximum, **50 centimetres tall** from the shoulders down. It also has to weigh **15 kilograms** or less. If your non-human companion is of a smaller race (chinchillas, rabbits, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, fish, turtles, etc), then size should not be a problem...unless there are way too many of them running around.  *Image © **[Fineline Design](https://www.renotalk.com/interior-designer/fineline-design)*** ## **3\. How Many Can You Keep?** If you live in an HDB flat, you can only keep **one dog**. The breed of this dog has to be from HDB’s **[list of approved dog breeds](https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/community/neighbourliness/being-a-good-neighbour/keeping-pets)**. If you live in a **condo** or **a landed home**, you can have up to **three dogs** only. As for smaller creatures, such as fishes, turtles, birds, and rodents, there is **no limit** on how many pets you can keep in your HDB. Just be sure that you have **enough time and resources** to take care of them if you are looking to have **at least two** pets. And oh, be sure that your pets would **not cause any inconvenience** to your neighbours.  *Image © **[Intra Design](http://www.intradesign.com.sg/)*** ## **4\. You Need A License** If your four-legged housemate is a dog, you have to bring it to the **[Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA)](https://www.ava.gov.sg/explore-by-sections/pets-and-animals/owning-a-pet/licensing-a-pet)** to get it **licensed** and microchipped if it is **at least three months old**. If you bought your furry friend when it was a puppy, you have to get it licensed and microchipped **once it reaches three months old**. Getting a license will **cost** you a fair bit, but it acts as a **social security badge** for your doggy, should it run into any sort of trouble whether **medical or physical**. Thus, the importance of getting one for your furry friend. What happens if you break this rule, or any of the above rules? Next point, please. ## **5\. You Can Be Fined For Breaking The Rules** If you neither **license** your dog nor keep the **one-dog-per-flat** rule nor **follow** the list of approved dog breeds, you can be fined up to **\$4,000**. That’s two trips to Europe down the drain. So, be very careful about following the rules if you want to bring a doggy home to your flat. Fines are heavier, up to a **five-figure** sum, if you are caught keeping **exotic or protected animals** in your HDB flat. There is also the risk of **jail-time for up to two years**. In the past year, there have been a few cases of people caught housing or smuggling animals such as **[hedgehogs](https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/man-fined-possessing-and-selling-illegal-wildlife)**, **[star tortoises](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/man-caught-with-22-star-tortoises-at-woodlands-checkpoint-7951366)**, and sugar gliders. ## **6\. They Are Your Housemates; Treat Them As Such** A pet is a long-term, if not lifelong, **commitment**. As long as they share the same living space as you, they are as much your housemates as your human family. At this point, you may already have considered them **family**. Give them plenty of **love and attention**, and ensure that they **do not cause inconvenience** to your neighbours. Your neighbours may not like it if your pet is **too noisy** or **leaves their waste** everywhere. If your pet makes a mistake, be **patient and gently guide them** to behave appropriately. If you need to, sign them up for **obedience school**. Make sure they are **well fed, groomed, and rested**, and you will have a content, faithful friend for the years to come.  *Image © **[Intra Design](http://www.intradesign.com.sg/)*** To know more, HDB has a **[section on keeping pets](https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/community/neighbourliness/being-a-good-neighbour/keeping-pets)** on their website, so feel free to check it out! Also, **reflect deeply** on whether keeping a pet in your home is the best thing for you, as taking care of pets require plenty of patience and commitment. Fingers crossed for a comfortable apartment life for you and your fur-mily\! [](https://www.renotalk.com/forum/) [](https://www.facebook.com/renotalksg/)