Is Animal Welfare an Essential Element or an Industry Sector

2012.5 YourSAY™ Survey

Over time, the Canadian Companion Animal Industry has taken on the convention of labeling Animal Welfare an industry 'sector.' Here are the current industry sectors and their definitions:

• animal control/enforcement: those who administer licensing programs and by-law enforcement either privately or within a municipality
• animal health/wellness: veterinary clinics, emergency centers, behavior, socialization and chiropractic
• animal welfare: humane societies, SPCAs and rescue organizations
• animal services: retailers, groomers, kennels, breeders, trainers, product manufacturers and all other service providers

Traditionally, those working for organizations such as the Humane Society, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Rescue Society, Animal Advocates and etc. have identified themselves as belonging to the Animal Welfare sector.  Each of these organizations have contributed to a broader understanding of Animal Welfare which now occupies the minds and hearts of pet families, service providers, retailers, veterinarians, animal care and control agencies and others who provide the infrastructure that companion animals rely upon.  While some advocates have moved on to an Animal Rights approach, the vast majority of those involved in the provision of animals and the things they require for a happy, productive and sustainable lives now hold many of the same views on animal welfare.  This widespread change in behaviors and culture now begs a question; Is Animal Welfare a sector of the industry or has it become an essential ethical element for everyone who is involved with companion animals?

 

YourSAY 2012.5 seeks to understand the opinions of thought leaders in the companion animal industry as they examine these issues.   

 

This YourSAY™ survey will close on Thursday, 24th May 2012 at midnight.  You may start and stop your participation to serve your convenience until you push the 'finished' button or until the survey closes. Click the link to answer the survey:

  

2012.5 YourSAY Survey 

  

  

Your identity is protected and cannot be associated with the opinions you express. Summary results of this survey will be reported to industry on Thursday, 31 May 2012.  

  

The 2012.4 YourSAY survey was reported on Thursday, 12 April 2012. See what leaders had to say about Surrender and Abandonment.

2012.4 YourSAY Report