Canine Programme Centre Launch, 4 Oct 2022

Animal-Assisted Services Charity EQUAL opens Singapore’s first-ever Canine Programme Centre

Since its establishment in 2015, EQUAL has helped transform the lives of children with special needs,
youths-at-risk, families, and the elderly through animal-assisted services.

The initial team of animal partners at EQUAL, horses, were first rescued then re-trained to aid in animalbased learning programmes. These specialised programmes enabled transformative breakthroughs in
emotional health, behaviours and relationships.

Besides horses, animal-assisted interventions with dogs are well-researched to lower stress and anxiety
levels, helping to improve mood, as well as build social and physical skills.