SINGAPORE: A pet grooming salon located in Serangoon recently expressed its concern online when a rude man raised a middle finger at the staff when denied entry, reminding the public that the business is not a ‘petting zoo’. A video circulating online showed how a young girl tried to open the glass door of the [ ]
Sunday 19 October 2025
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‘Such behaviour will not be tolerated’ — Pet salon calls out rude man who raised a middle finger after being denied entry
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