Vryheid Animal Welfare Society - VAWS

OBJECTIVES
Promote responsible animal care, treatment and ownership. Fulfil the duties entrusted to us in terms of running the small animals pound. Address animal population through sterilizations. Building relationships with our community. MISSION
Our mission is to provide and promote the humane treatment of all animals through education and animal protection. To work toward ending domestic anima

l overpopulation through affordable sterilizations. Promote humane treatment of ALL animals. VISION
Our vision is for all animals to live a life free of cruelty and suffering and to be treated with the respect, kindness and compassion that they deserve. ANIMAL WELFARE
Humane Conditions:
Not Abused (Safety/Security)
Cleanliness (Physical needs)
Social Belonging
• Freedom from hunger and thirst.
• Freedom from discomfort.
• Freedom from pain, injury or disease.
• Freedom to express normal behaviour.
• Freedom from fear and distress. These Five Freedoms are globally recognized as the gold standard in animal welfare, encompassing both the mental and physical well-being of animals.