Despite good intentions, common practices violate animal welfare standards.

Veterinary organizations worldwide use the Five Freedoms to measure welfare. Use this checklist to grade your own home:

Ask yourself: Does my pet get to act like a pet? Does your dog get to sniff on walks? Does your hamster have deep bedding to burrow?

Buying a St. Bernard for a 400-square-foot apartment or a parrot for a busy household is a welfare disaster. "Cute" babies grow into loud, destructive adults when their needs are unmet.

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Despite good intentions, common practices violate animal welfare standards.

Veterinary organizations worldwide use the Five Freedoms to measure welfare. Use this checklist to grade your own home: petlust com farm videos tested link

Ask yourself: Does my pet get to act like a pet? Does your dog get to sniff on walks? Does your hamster have deep bedding to burrow? Ask yourself: Does my pet get to act like a pet

Buying a St. Bernard for a 400-square-foot apartment or a parrot for a busy household is a welfare disaster. "Cute" babies grow into loud, destructive adults when their needs are unmet. Despite good intentions