<div id="readability-page-1"><div><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WeVLn8Ra6MtZUc215dOoiQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/79cf529f28a9d942eec6d308b3a2d300?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1242" height="828" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WeVLn8Ra6MtZUc215dOoiQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/79cf529f28a9d942eec6d308b3a2d300"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Mr Matthew Teh's family has had Kiko for five years, since he was a three-month-old puppy.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>SINGAPORE – Mr Matthew Teh said he has not been able to sleep since his dog went missing on Dec 7 and was seen in an online video wandering on the CTE.</p><p>The undergraduate was in Vietnam with his family when they were alerted by dog daycare Woofworks at around 8pm that day that their dog was missing.</p><p>While they were supposed to return only on Dec 11, Mr Teh’s family flew back to Singapore on Dec 8 to start searching for their lost Chow Chow, who is called Kiko.</p><p>In the video posted on the SGRV Facebook page on Dec 7, a dog can be seen walking on the CTE, with the caption saying that the video was taken at 4.37pm. Cars can be seen stopping as the dog cuts across the lanes to the other side of the expressway.</p><p>When contacted, Mr Teh, 24, said that his family has had Kiko for five years, since he was a three-month-old puppy. He added that he was really stressed and worried.</p><p>His family is offering a $5,000 reward for Kiko’s safe return, an increase from the $1,000 reward promised a few days ago.</p><p>Mr Teh said his family had left Kiko with Woofworks on Dec 5 at about 10am. Mr Teh said that Kiko was a regular there, as he has been at that daycare twice a week for two years.</p><p>But he added that he has now lost trust in Woofworks, which is located on Kim Keat Avenue.</p><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cGao_0h6jX8I76padTGceg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/a27fb5dc321853349db3a4ca6f295516?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1241" height="827" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cGao_0h6jX8I76padTGceg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/a27fb5dc321853349db3a4ca6f295516"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Mr Matthew Teh’s family is offering a $5,000 reward for Kiko’s safe return.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>Woofworks declined to be interviewed when contacted, and said it was prioritising its search efforts.</p><p>In a Facebook post on Dec 9, Woofworks said Kiko was attending a party by one of the other pets in its care “when an exit wasn’t secured properly by a visiting guest, and Kiko slipped out”.</p><p>It added: “Our team chased after him immediately, but he was too quick and we lost sight of him.”</p><p>Woofworks said it has been “searching non-stop”, with efforts including putting up posters and alerting the community and the authorities.</p><p>“We understand how distressing this is for his family, and we are deeply sorry this happened under our care.”</p><p>It said it is also reviewing and strengthening its safety measures, including using smart tag locators, adding barriers and having stricter visitor protocols to ensure the dogs under its care are safe.</p><p>Kiko was last confirmed to be seen on the CTE near 6 Mar Thoma Road at 6.46pm on Dec 7, according to a car’s rear camera footage.</p><p>A Telegram group was set up on Dec 7 by a stranger who wanted to help coordinate search efforts for Kiko.</p><p>It has at least 800 members, with more people joining every few minutes.</p><p>Search efforts have been concentrated around 6 Mar Thoma Road, which is near the now-closed St Wilfred Sport Centre off Serangoon Road.</p><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/br0SkmYEFJfsPtjymyoaYA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/e1b2ca19458269b21a4eaaf9e897797a?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1241" height="827" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/br0SkmYEFJfsPtjymyoaYA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/e1b2ca19458269b21a4eaaf9e897797a"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Search efforts have been concentrated around 6 Mar Thoma Road, with the red line in the image marking Kiko’s last confirmed location.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>Mr Teh said Kiko is wary of strangers, so people should not approach him. He said that people who spot Kiko should contact him immediately and send photos or videos.</p><p>Those with information about Kiko can contact Mr Teh on 8511-9941 or join the Telegram group at t.me/searchforkiko</p><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SuG00RFjHEHFTE3Iu5TsJg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/832e07fe3ed53b3b7cfef8d3215aa19f?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1241" height="827" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SuG00RFjHEHFTE3Iu5TsJg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/832e07fe3ed53b3b7cfef8d3215aa19f"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Kiko was last confirmed to be seen on the CTE near 6 Mar Thoma Road at 6.46pm on Dec 7.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. 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<p>Mr. Matthew Teh's dog, Kiko, went missing on Dec 7, last seen on CTE. The family returned early from Vietnam to search for Kiko, offering a $5,000 reward for his return. Woofworks daycare, where Kiko was left, is prioritizing search efforts and reviewing safety measures. A Telegram group with 800 members aids the search. Kiko is wary of strangers; sightings should be reported to Mr. Teh.</p>

‘Unable to sleep not knowing how he is’: Man on missing pet dog, last seen wandering on CTE