Animal Welfare

Karen S. (Denmark)
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  1. abandonment
    the act of giving something up
    The number of abandonments, particularly of large bull breed dogs, has increased so much that RSPCA rescues are crammed to bursting.
  2. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
    Our mission statement

    Preventing animal cruelty by supporting you to develop informed, responsible and active citizens.
  3. cruelty
    the quality of being able or disposed to inflict pain
  4. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    The government in Westminster's announcement on new proposals to update dog laws in England fail to address the real issues associated with irresponsible ownership.
  5. humane
    marked by concern with the alleviation of suffering
    The animal welfare position holds that there is nothing inherently wrong with using animals for human purposes, such as food, clothing, entertainment, and research, but that it should be done in a humane way that minimizes unnecessary pain and suff
  6. illness
    impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
    Cats are vulnerable to a range of serious infectious diseases and other illnesses.
  7. injury
    physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident
    Dogs with folded or wrinkled skin are prone to itchy and painful skin complaints, and dogs with bulging or sunken eyes are prone to injury, pain or discomfort.
  8. justice
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
    Prevention - how we can help

    RSPCA Education is a completely free service for teachers and youth justice professionals that raises awareness of animals and animal welfare issues.
  9. microchip
    a tiny piece of material used to make an integrated circuit
    A cat which can be easily identified (e.g. via a microchip) is more likely to be reunited with his/her owner and to receive prompt veterinary care if injured.
  10. ownership
    the state of being in possession of something
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  11. protect
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
    We offer advice on caring for all animals and campaign to change laws that will protect them, which we will enforce through prosecution.
  12. responsible
    worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
    Our mission statement

    Preventing animal cruelty by supporting you to develop informed, responsible and active citizens.
  13. stress
    special emphasis attached to something
    Cats that are insecure or stressed may become unwell as a result.
  14. temperament
    your usual mood
    There are different breeds and varieties of cat, varying in size, body shape and temperament.
  15. vaccination
    taking a substance, usually by injection, against a disease
    Ask your vet for advice about things you can do to protect your cat’s health, such as vaccination, treatments to control parasites (e.g. fleas and worms) and neutering.
  16. victim
    an unfortunate person who suffers from adverse circumstances
    Dogs who have irresponsible owners are very often victims of cruelty and neglect themselves.
  17. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
    Cats are vulnerable to a range of serious infectious diseases and other illnesses.
  18. welfare
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    Prevention - how we can help

    RSPCA Education is a completely free service for teachers and youth justice professionals that raises awareness of animals and animal welfare issues.
  19. pet
    a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
Created on Thu May 10 04:46:37 EDT 2012 (updated Thu May 10 04:47:50 EDT 2012)

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