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THE FIVE FREEDOMS
Causes for Animals (Singapore)
We believe that consideration of an animal’s welfare must include its physical, physiological and mental state and that good animal welfare implies not only good health but a sense of well-being. All our actions and representations for animal's welfare should be considered in terms of five freedoms. These are basic principles which should guide our actions where we have guardianship or other influence over the welfare of an animal. |
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1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
All animals need to have ready access to fresh water and a balanced and nutritious diet to maintain full health and vigour.
2. Freedom from Discomfort
An appropriate environment is essential to keeping an animal healthy and contented – this should include shelter and protection from the elements as well as a comfortable resting area.
3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
Animals should be closely observed and regularly inspected by a vet to ensure prevention of serious health issues and rapid diagnosis of any problems. It is absolutely imperative to provide prompt and reliable medical treatment in the case of injury or sickness, to prevent further
suffering.
4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour
Every animal has normal behaviours which, wherever possible, the expression of natural behaviours can be encouraged by providing such basic sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
5. Freedom from Fear and Distress While appropriate physical conditions are important, animals should also be prevented from enduring unnecessary stress and anxiety by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
All animals need to have ready access to fresh water and a balanced and nutritious diet to maintain full health and vigour.
2. Freedom from Discomfort
An appropriate environment is essential to keeping an animal healthy and contented – this should include shelter and protection from the elements as well as a comfortable resting area.
3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
Animals should be closely observed and regularly inspected by a vet to ensure prevention of serious health issues and rapid diagnosis of any problems. It is absolutely imperative to provide prompt and reliable medical treatment in the case of injury or sickness, to prevent further
suffering.
4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour
Every animal has normal behaviours which, wherever possible, the expression of natural behaviours can be encouraged by providing such basic sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
5. Freedom from Fear and Distress While appropriate physical conditions are important, animals should also be prevented from enduring unnecessary stress and anxiety by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
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We encourage all the organisations, groups and individuals that we work with to follow the Five Freedoms ideals
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