Animal welfare extends past your front door. High-quality pet care involves social responsibility.
: Providing a suitable, balanced diet and constant access to clean water. Environment
The 5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare: 1️⃣ Hunger 2️⃣ Discomfort 3️⃣ Pain 4️⃣ Behavior 5️⃣ Fear. Can you honestly say your pet has all five? 🐶🐱 #AnimalWelfare #PetCareTips
Legally, neglect (lack of food, water, shelter) is often easier to prosecute than abuse. If you see a dog on a chain in the snow or a cat with matted fur hiding under a porch, you are witnessing a welfare violation. Call your local animal control or humane society.
Ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering. 4. Mental Enrichment and Training