Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.
The modern framework for animal welfare is built on the , originally developed in the UK in the 1960s. These serve as a checklist for anyone responsible for animals:
is based on the principle of "humane use." It accepts that humans use animals for food, research, and companionship but insists that this use must be governed by standards that minimize pain and suffering. It focuses on the physical and mental well-being of the animal.
Sufficient space and proper facilities.
The decline of traditional circuses and the scrutiny of marine parks (like SeaWorld) reflect a shift in public opinion toward the idea that wild animals should not be captive performers. The Legal Evolution
We are seeing a slow but steady shift in the legal status of animals. In many jurisdictions, animals are being reclassified from "objects" to "sentient beings." Some countries, like Switzerland and New Zealand, have enshrined animal protections in their constitutions. Meanwhile, "Nonhuman Rights" advocates are currently fighting in courts to grant "legal personhood" to great apes and elephants. Conclusion
Prevention and rapid diagnosis/treatment.
is more radical. It posits that animals have an inherent right to live free from human exploitation and use. From this perspective, animals are not "resources" or "property," but sentient beings with legal standing similar to human rights. The Five Freedoms: The Gold Standard of Welfare
Popularized by the book Animal Liberation , this view argues that we should minimize suffering for the greatest number of beings. If an animal can feel pain, its interests must be considered.