Both movements agree on one thing: Needless cruelty is wrong. And that’s a foundation we can all build on.
Animal welfare refers to the physical and psychological well-being of animals. It encompasses their living conditions, treatment, and experiences, including their freedom from pain, stress, and discomfort. Good animal welfare involves providing animals with:
The "Five Freedoms" are the gold standard for assessing animal welfare globally. They were originally developed for farm animals but apply to all domesticated animals.