The Acts & Codes of Practise
Its up to individual kennel and cattery owners to met the requirements of various Government Acts and Codes. The good thing is you can check out the standard of any kennel just by asking a few questions about their policies and procedures and especially by visiting or viewing photo's. Even website photo's show a great deal of information about the facilities provided. However please remember that the owners and staff are a key part of the pet boarding industry. Take time to talk with staff or visit a new pet boarding facility before dropping your companion off..... We've all heard horror stories, don't let it be you with a horror story to tell !
While Acts are legally binding, Codes are not. However we believe in exceeding these basic standards when providing for your cat or dog, after all we wouldn't leave our own dogs with any kennel who doesn't provide the same or if not better than the standard we have at home.
We want to give you the assurance and confidence that we aim to voluntarily exceed the Acts and Codes. To show you what you can expect from us while your pet is in our care we welcome you to visit us during opening hours.
The relevant Acts and Codes below are for your information.
The Animals Protection Act 1960 makes provision for the protection of animals and the prevention of cruelty to animals. Departure from a code of conduct is, in itself, not an offence under the Act. Such departure may, however, assist in determining whether, for example, the suffering of an animal was unreasonable or unnecessary, and in that way may assist in securing a conviction for an offence under the Act.
Specifically, amongst others, sections of the Act indicate that an offence is committed if anyone:
• Cruelly ill-treat an animal.
• Being the owner or person in charge of any animal, omits to supply the animal with proper and sufficient food, water or shelter.
• Being the owner or person in charge of any animal, wilfully or wantonly neglects the animal so that it suffers unreasonable or unnecessary
pain suffering or distress.
• Slaughters, brands, mutilates, confines, conveys, or carries any animal in such a manner or position as to cause the animal unnecessary pain
or suffering;
• Keeps alive any animal which is in such a condition that it is cruel to keep it alive.
While Acts are legally binding, Codes are not. However we believe in exceeding these basic standards when providing for your cat or dog, after all we wouldn't leave our own dogs with any kennel who doesn't provide the same or if not better than the standard we have at home.
We want to give you the assurance and confidence that we aim to voluntarily exceed the Acts and Codes. To show you what you can expect from us while your pet is in our care we welcome you to visit us during opening hours.
The relevant Acts and Codes below are for your information.
The Animals Protection Act 1960 makes provision for the protection of animals and the prevention of cruelty to animals. Departure from a code of conduct is, in itself, not an offence under the Act. Such departure may, however, assist in determining whether, for example, the suffering of an animal was unreasonable or unnecessary, and in that way may assist in securing a conviction for an offence under the Act.
Specifically, amongst others, sections of the Act indicate that an offence is committed if anyone:
• Cruelly ill-treat an animal.
• Being the owner or person in charge of any animal, omits to supply the animal with proper and sufficient food, water or shelter.
• Being the owner or person in charge of any animal, wilfully or wantonly neglects the animal so that it suffers unreasonable or unnecessary
pain suffering or distress.
• Slaughters, brands, mutilates, confines, conveys, or carries any animal in such a manner or position as to cause the animal unnecessary pain
or suffering;
• Keeps alive any animal which is in such a condition that it is cruel to keep it alive.
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