Stray cats
Stray animals are not only found in China! This is a worldwide problem for stray animals. Naturally, the measures taken by different countries to deal with stray animals are not universal, but the common premise is that pet owners cannot abandon animals casually. Let’s take a look below at the protection measures for stray animals in different countries.
1. The United States and Canada
In the United States and Canada, stray animals are controlled and sheltered by private rescue organizations. Both countries have international non-governmental animal rescue organizations, part of which comes from government funding and the rest from private donations. There are about 7,000 animal homes in the United States and Canada, which take in more than 1,500 stray cats and dogs every year. About 4% of stray cats and 16% of stray dogs can be reunited with their owners.
In the Americas, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is an important organization responsible for protecting animals, sheltering stray animals, and curbing animal cruelty. There are also some animal shelters created by individuals or interested parties. . Animal shelters often accept animals that are delivered or picked up. The shelter will first perform a physical examination on them, and all those who have not been sterilized will be sterilized first. Those who are sick will be treated, and then they will find adoptive families. Animals that are out of date and not adopted are given a peaceful death. In the two countries, 8 million to 10 million stray cats and dogs enter animal shelters every year, and about 60% of stray cats and dogs are sentenced to death. < p > There are very fine guarantees in terms of immunity from harm. The law encourages animal breeders to treat their animals in the best possible way, and those who do not meet the legal requirements will be prosecuted. The specific penalties are: those who kill animals will be banned from raising all animals; those who abandon pets will be guilty of cruelty, and even if the pet is lost due to the owner's carelessness, they will be fined 25 pounds; it is prohibited to sell pets to people under the age of 15 of minors, etc. The UK also has a long-standing animal welfare organization - the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The association has a Board of Regulators and Inspectors and has branches throughout England and Wales.The main task of the committee is to strengthen cooperative relations with overseas organizations and branches. The main task of the inspector is to receive complaints and investigations of animal cruelty, and at the same time, take care of sick and injured animals.
3. Germany
Germany's "Animal Protection Act" stipulates that everyone who interacts with animals must treat animals kindly and must treat them kindly. Have certain professional knowledge and corresponding material conditions. The "Animal Protection Law" emphasizes that animals other than humans must be included in the scope of public concern. Anyone who causes pain to animals must be investigated for legal liability. The law stipulates that those who cause widespread harm to animals will be fined. If the circumstances are serious and a crime is committed, criminal liability will be investigated in accordance with the criminal law, and the maximum sentence will be 3 years in prison; those who abandon dogs will be fined a large amount equivalent to RMB 230,000, which is severe. Those who mutilate dogs can be sentenced to up to two years in prison. Pet shops in Germany are banned from selling dogs. The "Dog Breeding Law" has strict regulations on each dog's resting and communication space, as well as kennel construction materials, specifications, temperature, humidity, color, etc.
Animal shelters in Germany are created by the public and can receive funding from the government. In Germany, people who want to own a dog often go to shelters to adopt them. Adopters must pass an review (including adoption results, feeding experience, home space, economic situation, etc.), and must also sign legal documents that can be tracked by volunteers at any time.
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