CARL SARGEANT AM WELCOMES NEW ANIMAL WELFARE GUIDANCE
Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, is welcoming the news that Wales is the first country in the UK to publish guidance on the welfare of dogs, cats and horses in a bid to inform people of the responsibility, time and cost involved in caring for an animal properly.The Welsh Assembly Government has received praise from animal welfare groups for taking a lead on this issue. The Kennel Club, the Dogs Trust, Cats Protection, and World Horse Welfare have all welcomed the new Codes of Practice for Dogs, Cats and Equines.Mr Sargeant said: “The RSPCA and the Dogs Trust both report that cases of animal cruelty and abandonment are continuing to rise, and this suggests that not all prospective pet owners have considered carefully the responsibilities associated with looking after an animal. Often cruelty is a result of ignorance and ill-preparedness, rather than deliberate neglect, but it is no less unacceptable.“Taking on a pet is a huge responsibility. There are costs involved, such as insurance, feeding and vet fees, not to mention the time and commitment that is needed to look after pets properly. These guides set out what is expected if someone is considering having a pet. “At Christmas, some parents may feel pressurised into buying a pet as a gift for their children without fully realising the financial and long-term commitment that this decision will entail. I seriously urge anyone thinking of having a pet to check these guides and see if they can, in all honesty, provide the care that is needed for the animal.”
Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, is welcoming the news that Wales is the first country in the UK to publish guidance on the welfare of dogs, cats and horses in a bid to inform people of the responsibility, time and cost involved in caring for an animal properly.The Welsh Assembly Government has received praise from animal welfare groups for taking a lead on this issue. The Kennel Club, the Dogs Trust, Cats Protection, and World Horse Welfare have all welcomed the new Codes of Practice for Dogs, Cats and Equines.Mr Sargeant said: “The RSPCA and the Dogs Trust both report that cases of animal cruelty and abandonment are continuing to rise, and this suggests that not all prospective pet owners have considered carefully the responsibilities associated with looking after an animal. Often cruelty is a result of ignorance and ill-preparedness, rather than deliberate neglect, but it is no less unacceptable.“Taking on a pet is a huge responsibility. There are costs involved, such as insurance, feeding and vet fees, not to mention the time and commitment that is needed to look after pets properly. These guides set out what is expected if someone is considering having a pet. “At Christmas, some parents may feel pressurised into buying a pet as a gift for their children without fully realising the financial and long-term commitment that this decision will entail. I seriously urge anyone thinking of having a pet to check these guides and see if they can, in all honesty, provide the care that is needed for the animal.”
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