To promote public responsibility for the humane care, treatment and well-being of all animals through adoption, education, investigation and action
The Five Freedoms
We believe that every healthy, treatable, or rehabilitatable animal deserves to be given a chance to find a loving home. We believe that every animal deserves the Five Freedoms.
Freedom from Hunger and Thirst by ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor
Freedom from Discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area
Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment
Freedom to Express Normal Behavior by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind
Freedom from Fear and Distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."