Welfare Act

Animal Welfare Act 2006

Under the Animal Welfare Act, you are required to

Meet their needs:

  • A suitable environment and place to live
  • A suitable diet
  • To exhibit normal behaviour patterns
  • To be housed with, or apart from, other animals
  • To be protected from pain, injury, suffering and disease

You Must Not:

  • Cause unnecessary suffering to an animal
  • Mulitate an animal
  • Poison an animal

Non-Compliance:

  • Banned from owning animals
  • Face an unlimited fine
  • Be sent to prison for up to 5 years
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