THE FIVE FREEDOMS AS OUTLINED BY THE ASPCA

The welfare of an animal includes its physical and mental state and we consider that good animal welfare implies both fitness and a sense of well-being. Any animal kept by man, must at least, be protected from unnecessary suffering

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from pain, injury and disease

3. Freedom from distress

4. Freedom from discomfort

5. Freedom to express behaviors that promote well-being