CAWC Rescue Enquiry [Archive]

babyboos

03-15-2006, 02:30 PM

If you have views on how rescues should be regulated, there is currently an enquiry underway seeking opinion! The following is cut & pasted from the CAWC website http://www.cawc.org.uk/

I'd encourage all individuals with an opinion to write to them and let your voice be heard. Feel free to discuss the issues raised on the forum too

Em x

Standards and Controls for Companion Animal* Rescue Establishments and Sanctuaries

The Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC) proposes to undertake a study of the need to set standards and controls for companion animal rescue establishments.

Unfortunately, it is a regular occurrence that the press carries reports of animal rescue centres where animal welfare has been poor or has reached levels requiring legal intervention. CAWC believes it is important to investigate a need for a regulatory body to set standards that should be met before a rescue centre is permitted to operate, including the need for such centres to be inspected periodically to continue to be registered.

The requirements will vary considerably between companion animal species, but it is considered that a realistic and effective set of standards is important.

The Companion Animal Welfare Council have issued a Call For Evidence which can be viewed here:

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