Mission “To create a caring and socially responsible society where animals are treated as sentient beings and where the environment is preserved for future generations.” The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) was founded by a group of Singaporeans and registered as a society on 24th May 2001 (Registration No.: 0176/2001). We are registered under the Charities Act on 11th January 2005 (Registration No.: 1849) and registered as an Institution of Public Character on 1st June 2007 (Registration no. IPC000559). ACRES aims to: 1. Foster respect and compassion for all animals. 2. Improve the living conditions and welfare of animals in captivity. 3. Educate people on lifestyle choices which do not involve the abuse of animals and which are environment-friendly. ACRES strongly believes in promoting community involvement in tackling animal welfare issues and in building partnerships with all related bodies to improve animal welfare. ACRES driven by its concern for animals and carries out it's animal protection efforts through 24-hour wildlife rescue & rehabilitation services, humane education programmes, promoting cruelty-free lifestyle, tackling the illegal wildlife trade and promoting coexistence with Singapore's wildlife. ACRES's volunteers play an important role in the work we do, and we believe promoting active community involvement in the animal welfare movement.