Standards and Controls for Companion Animal* Rescue Establishments and Sanctuaries
1. Should there be a definition of rescue establishments and/or animal sanctuaries.
2. The desirability of setting standards for and control of rescue establishments, including companion animal sanctuaries.
3. What species of animal should any standards set refer to e.g. all species.
4. Should rescue establishments and sanctuaries be restricted in the species they take in.
5. Is it desirable to set the nature and size of accommodation for a given species according to behavioural characteristics.
6. What basic veterinary health care should be provided at rescue establishments and sanctuaries.
7. Which authority should administer any regulatory legislation.
8. What are the anticipated costs of administration of regulations and how should they be recouped.
9. Should animals in establishments and sanctuaries be permanently identified and by what means.
10. What qualifications/requirements of personnel are to be expected in rescue establishments and sanctuaries.
11. What experiences from other countries would it be useful to study.
12. Are there examples of establishments that have been closed down by law due to cruelty or neglect of animals.
13. Any further comments you wish to make
Please indicate whether you are willing to give oral evidence to the working party if invited to do so.
All responses are welcome and should be sent to: Companion Animal Welfare Council, 20 Queensberry Place, London. SW7 2DZ.
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