RSPCA Policy A01 Responsible companion animal ownership
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Article ID: 153
Last updated: 09 Dec, 2009
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Companion animal (pet) owners are accountable and liable for the ongoing care, actions and welfare of any animal under their custody, ownership, management or control. |
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Responsible ownership involves the following actions on the part of the owner:
- planning for an animal suitable to the owner’s budget and lifestyle and capacity to manage the chosen animal
- understanding and meeting the physical and behavioural needs of the chosen animal
- undertaking correct husbandry practices relating to the feeding, care and housing of the animal
- following a preventative health care program
- ensuring veterinary care is provided when necessary
- preventing unwanted pregnancies through desexing
- ensuring appropriate identification of the animal, and
- where appropriate, training and socialisation of the animal to ensure the development of appropriate behaviour.
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