National symbols of Singapore enjoys wide use on the national currency, state decorations and appears on the cover of the national passport. The central emblem of the coat of arms is a red shield with five white stars resting above a white crescent. The crescent and five stars are also used on the Singapore flag and other various national symbols, such as the national ensign for civilian ships. The symbolism of the red colour, along with the white crescent and stars is the same as that of the national flag. The supporters of the shield are a lion and a tiger; the tiger symbolizes
Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals that "over $2,000,000 annually is required to carry out the animal welfare work." In 2010, they received over S$2.2 million from various avenues such as cash donations, membership fees, fund-raising events and sales of souvenirs and pet supplies. In that same year, their total expenditure was over S$2.1 million. Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered animal welfare charity in Singapore. Until 1947 when a newspaper report dated 3 October 1878 was found mentioning the Singapore SPCA, no information was available on when and how