SEMBAWANG ANIMAL QUARANTINE STATION

Introduction

The one and only quarantine station that allows quarantine of imported dogs and cats in Singapore is the Sembawang Animal Quarantine Station (SAQS). Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA), the competent government body fully operates and manages the facility.

A brief introduction of SAQS, it was officially opened in February 2007 at its current new location. The old demolished quarantine station was previously located at 53 Jalan Buroh, Jurong. SAQS provides 2 types of quarantine accommodation for cat/dog, basic rooms with fans (no air-conditioned) and air-conditioned rooms.

All kennels and catteries have good ventilation and ample space for your pet. Each kennel opens up to an individual fully-fenced up outdoor dog run. The catteries on the other hand are fully enclosed and have glass window panels. The facility is also equipped with a basic grooming room and has several open grass fields for you to walk and exercise your dog. For the comfort of your beloved pet, you may also bring your pet’s favourite toys and personal equipment into the kennels/catteries.

Visiting hours

Visiting your pet in SAQS during quarantine period is allowed during the designated visiting hours – Mon to Fri from 4.00 pm till 6.00 pm and Sat from 2.00 pm till 6.00 pm. The facility is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Quarantine fees

The fee below covers accommodation for 30 days, daily feeding of dry cat/dog food, van transfer to SAQS (by government-appointed transport only), veterinary examination and the mandatory Rabies vaccination.

Air-conditioned kennel/cattery - SGD926.50 per pet

Basic kennel/cattery with fan - SGD643.00 pet pet

Address and location map

Sembawang Animal Quarantine Station

10 Lorong Chencharu, Singapore 769197

Photos of SAQS

Main office building

Quarantine building

Ramp/footpath leading to the exercise field

Exercise field for dog

High-fenced exercise field