After all, They are only
Animal animals.
By SINGAYAZI KAMINJOLO
Talk
E
ven in urban
environments we
are surrounded
by various animals humans do.
domestic pets, livestock
for food, wild birds and
other wildlife. We see
some that are clearly
well-looked after, even
pampered! Others are
injured, sick, lacking
water, exposed to all
extremes of weather, left
dangling for hours in the
sun to be sold and maybe
targets for sling-shots or
stones.
There are some simple,
internationally recognised
guidelines, shown in the
illustration, known as the
5 Freedoms for Animals.
It is inconceivable for us
to imagine being whipped,
confined in small spaces,
or tied to a heavy weight
all day long. We humans
cherish our right to
welfare, yet we often
dont comprehend that dedicated team to ensure
animals likewise have a
right to welfare. Animals
suffer in the same way and
to the same degree that
humans do. They feel
pain, pleasure, fear and
frustration and can show
happiness, excitement
and content just as we
LSPCA is dedicated
to animal welfare and
instilling a culture
of animal care and
compassion in the general
public through awareness
campaigns, primary and
tertiary education, farm
animal clinics, donkey
welfare programme, an
annual rabies vaccination
campaign and deliver free
spay and neuter services
to those communities
who would usually not
afford vet treatments for
their animals.
We advocate for animals
and promote and enforce
the Animal Protection Act
in Malawi.
Our Veterinary Clinic and
Centre for Animal Welfare
in Kanengo are run by a
that the 5 Freedoms for
Animals are understood
and practised by all in
Malawi.