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CODE OF ANIMAL WELFARE (FOR THE PET INDUSTRY)

The SPCA applauds this move by the AVA to raise the standards in the pet industry. The Code of Animal Welfare http://www.ava.gov.sg/docs/default-source/press-releases/press-release_issuance-of-code-of-animal-welfare-(for-the-pet-industry)-final.pdf is a step in the right direction.

The codes are broad and cover a wide range of areas within the pet industry. If adhered to, they will certainly raise the standards within the industry.

The pet industry is a large one and there are some good players around. There are unfortunately also the bad apples who are not at all concerned about animal welfare. Strong enforcement action needs to be taken when these businesses flout the rules, including banning repeat offenders from participating in the industry.

The codes can only be truly effective if they are enforced. Within a year or so, once the industry has had time to adjust and reach the minimum standards, some of the �best practices� need to become minimum requirements and the legislation changed such that failure to adhere to minimum standards will result in enforcement action.

The SPCA will be monitoring the effectiveness of the codes on the ground and recommending further changes if required.

Here’s a quick snap shot of the code of animal welfare (for the pet industry) https://www.ava.gov.sg/docs/default-source/tools-and-resources/resources-for-businesses/ava-infographic_fa_english_lowres.pdf?sfvrsn=2

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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Singapore) is the first registered animal welfare organisation in Singapore. The two main objectives of SPCA Singapore are: to promote kindness to animals and birds, and to prevent cruelty to animals and birds.

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