Saving animals

rbartlett — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:26:48 +0000

Publication Date:

Wed, 03/06/2013

It’s been more than 40 years since a small group of concerned citizens banded together to stop Canada’s cruel commercial seal hunt. We’ve since grown into the most effective international organization specializing in saving animals in crisis around the world. Today, IFAW works to protect animals in more than 40 countries, where we have identified both critical need and exemplary local partners.

IFAW‘s Approach to Dog and Cat Issues

rbartlett — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:08:51 +0000

Publication Date:

Mon, 03/04/2013

As domesticated animals, dogs and cats
rely on us for the basic care that is essential for
their health and well-being. At IFAW we call those
elements of basic care Adequate Guardianship,
and when they are missing there are inevitably
problems for the animals and the people who
live alongside them. How those problems present
themselves varies around the world but the tragic
reality is that millions of dogs and cats are suffering
and IFAW’s mission is to help.

HUMANE DOG POPULATION MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

rbartlett — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:01:20 +0000

Publication Date:

Mon, 03/04/2013

All the organisations within the ICAM Coalition seek to
improve animal welfare as a common purpose, and as a
priority. Dog population management is an area of concern for
all of us due to the welfare issues involved.

Humane cat population management guidance

rbartlett — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:05:11 +0000

Publication Date:

Mon, 03/04/2013

Lethal methods of population control aim to eradicate or
significantly decrease cat populations through culling a
target number or proportion of cats. These are ethically
questionable and are not popular with the public because
of concerns for cat welfare and killing of sentient animals for
perceived limited human benefit, hence alternatives should
be pursued in preference.

The welfare basis for euthanasia of dogs and cats and policy development

rbartlett — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:58:26 +0000

Publication Date:

Mon, 03/04/2013

IFAW works from the concept of ‘adequate guardianship’,
which requires that an animal’s basic needs are met. The
algorithm is based on this concept and its criteria, and
provides a simplified structure to help local veterinarians
and dog/cat shelter staff to think through a decision about
euthanasia as objectively as possible. The notes below
are meant only to help clarify some of the terminology in
the algorithm, and to provide real-life examples to illustrate

Adequate guardianship pet care poster

rbartlett — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:16:05 +0000

Publication Date:

Mon, 03/04/2013

Download our poster illustrating the requirements for adequate guardianship.