Welfare Organisations

Question 1

What do welfare organisations tend to accept that animal rights organisations do not?

Answer 1

That humans are higher ranking than animals.

Question 2

What are the main tasks welfare organisations do?

Answer 2

1. ensure proper housing
2. disease prevention
3. veterinary care/treatment
4. responsible care
5. humane handling
6. when necessary, humane euthanasia.

Question 3

List a variety of welfare organisations.

Answer 3

• RSPCA (US, UK, Australia)
• RSPB
• BHA
• Dogs Trust
• BIAZA
• Cats Protection
• PDSA (Veterinary)
• BVA

Question 4

State 3 ways of which welfare organisations advertise and promote their charity and campaigns.

Answer 4

1. posters
2. social media
3. televised advertisements
4. events

Question 5

What does RSPCA stand for?

Answer 5

The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals

Question 6

Why was the RSPCA originally started?

Answer 6

Originally started to help those animals used for sport as well as those within the agricultural industry.

Question 7

Who were the 3 main founders of RSPCA?

Answer 7

Richard Martin, William Wilberforce, Arthur Broome

Question 8

Which monarch wanted to be apart of the RSPCA, allowing the ‘Royal’ prefix.

Answer 8

Queen Victoria

Question 9

What set of legislation did the RSPCA help bring into action?

Answer 9

Animal Welfare Act 2006 (5 needs).