«However, opinions differ about whether ESCAS is merely a good first step or has substantially resolved
the problems with animal welfare, with the focus now being on continuous improvement and refinement.»
Not exact matches
It also said 37 of those incidents related to issues where there was no direct
animal welfare impact «but instead were
problems with control, traceability or auditing arrangements».
In New Westminster's proclamation, explaining the decision to adopt a Meatless Monday, mayor Jonathan Coté wrote: «Overconsumption of meat, dairy and eggs is associated
with many major environmental
problems, including climate change, worsened human health outcomes and
animal welfare concerns.»
Numerous scientists and other experts [PDF] have spoken clearly about the
animal welfare problems with battery cages.
The researchers hope the study will lead to a better understanding of how skilled livestock are in their aptitude to solve
problems and interact
with humans based on their cognitive abilities — and to an improvement in
animal welfare in general.
Many
animal welfare groups take issue
with the over-breeding of pedigree dogs to meet arbitrary physical standards and at the expense of health
problems and physical ailments, but none
with quite the zeal of PETA.
Lucky Tails rescue dogs from the island of Sardinia where there is minimal
animal welfare and a serious
problem with stray dogs.
This first European Conference, organised by DG SANCO of the European Commission, the Lithuanian Presidency,
with the support of Eurogroup for
Animals, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and VIER PFOTEN International, aims to stimulate discussion on
problems related
with lucrative trade of cats and dogs and promote exchange of views and practical considerations related
with companion
animal welfare.
Currently a Biological Scientist
with the Shelter Medicine Program at UF, Sylvia performs disease testing for
animal shelters, works closely
with veterinary student and graduate student researchers to solve
problems affecting
animal health and
welfare, and was honored
with a Staff Appreciation Award from Student Chapter of the AVMA.
Municipal policy makers are public officials who are responsible for the policies that direct the
animal welfare efforts in communities.They may be searching for, or are being asked to identify alternatives for dealing
with the
problem of community cats.
While groups like the SPCA «can try to address the
animal welfare problem through education and advice», mental health professionals will be needed to assess extreme cases and work
with all parties to improve the situation, she said.
Originally a society created to deal
with the
problem of stray dogs overwhelming the Eastport section of Annapolis, the AACSPCA has grown through the years to become the modern
animal welfare organization of today.
Young - Williams
Animal Center, with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, is addressing the problem by introducing the «Cherish Your Chihuahua» spay / neuter cam
Animal Center,
with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of
animal welfare efforts in North America, is addressing the problem by introducing the «Cherish Your Chihuahua» spay / neuter cam
animal welfare efforts in North America, is addressing the
problem by introducing the «Cherish Your Chihuahua» spay / neuter campaign.
We can't stop everyone from feeding «strays» or allowing their cats to run loose, but the actions of the
welfare / rescue groups sends the message that supporting groups of feral
animals —
with the attendant
problems they cause — is a good thing.
• SPANA also carries out a community training programme, working
with animal owners in developing countries to address the root causes of
welfare problems.
Every clinical
animal behaviourist, veterinarian and humane society I speak
with is deeply perturbed by this statistic, not just because of the significant
welfare issue that it symbolizes, but also because many behavioural
problems are in fact quite manageable, and even preventable.
If you are working in
animal welfare, it's easy to think that the challenges faced by your community or your organization are unique — that you have to contend
with problems, stakeholders, and circumstances other communities don't.
As a diplomat or board - certified specialist, she works
with individual pet owners, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and staff, trainers, and
animal - care facilities to manage behavior
problems and improve
animal welfare.
Instead of helping consumers or solving
animal welfare problems, it creates a government - mandated monopoly making stray and unwanted dogs, and unregulated rescues and shelters the only retail source for dogs and puts legally operating pet shops
with dogs from regulated breeders out of business.
As she became more familiar and more involved
with animal welfare, Deborah became acutely aware of the lack of planning, collaboration and use of systematic approaches, which were successfully used in other areas of her profession, to solve and address
problems and issues in
animal welfare.
Improving
animal wellbeing and solving
animal welfare problems such as homeless
animals must be addressed at the place where
animals first interact
with people, by the development of targeted programs in their cities, counties and states of origin.»
Veterinarians and horse rescues help the Havasu Falls tribe and its
animals;
animal welfare groups and human service agencies work together; memorandums of understanding prove imperative to partnerships; New Hampshire
animal advocates chalk up a legislative victory for cats
with chronic diseases; actress Adrienne C. Moore talks the human -
animal bond; ways to alleviate the emotional turmoil when a dog has serious behavioral or emotional issues; how to identify cats» dental
problems; and more.
If you or your organization have goods or services to donate, DCAP can help you play a pivotal role in solving the city's most challenging
animal welfare problems by enabling you to make in - kind donations
with ease and confidence, knowing your donations will be used by credible, fully - vetted charities — and be used effectively.