Water beads found in NParks dog corral at Bidadari, sparking concern from caretakers

Water beads found in NParks dog corral at Bidadari, sparking concern from caretakers

SINGAPORE: Water beads—small, colourful gel-like balls that expand in moisture—have been discovered inside a corral set up by the National Parks Board (NParks) at Bidadari Park, raising concerns about the safety of stray dogs in the area. The corral, part of NParks’ plan to trap and remove the dogs, is regularly visited by trappers who place food and water inside to encourage the animals to enter. Jermaine Chua, a long-time caretaker of the Bida…