Supporting Animal Rights
December 10th is a day to celebrate your pets as it is animal rights day. It is in place as a day to honour all animal life on the planet. It’s a day to give a voice to all animals and raise awareness for their rights. It is ‘memorial day’ and ‘independence day’ for the animals combined.
How Animal Rights Day Is Celebrated
Thousands of animal rights supporters hold candlelight vigils and other inspiring events around the world to mark the occasion. It is a way to remember the millions of animals subject to cruelty around the world. Like humans, all animals have an individual personality and identity. It is important as animal and pet lovers that we celebrate every one of them not just today but every day!
Organisations That Champion Animal Rights
Lots of organizations such as PETA, WWF, and RSPCA are campaigning to make a change for animal cruelty. They aim to protect the animals and wildlife we have on this planet to enable us to thrive together. Perhaps to celebrate this special day you may want to sign a campaign or send a donation.
Alternatively, why not light a candle to remember all of the furry friends we have lost and to celebrate all the beautiful animals and life we have on our planet?
What Are The Five Freedoms for Animals And How Do They Align With Animal Rights?
As animal owners, we are required to provide five very important freedoms to our animals, which align with their rights.
- Freedom from hunger and thirst – our pets should always have fresh water and should have a diet that meets their growth and health needs.
- Freedom from discomfort – our pets have a right to expect comfort, we can supply this by keeping them warm, sheltered from the elements and providing them comfortable bedding and sleeping arrangements in line with their individual needs.
- Freedom from pain, injury and disease – our pets have a right to protection from injuries and disease. For pet owners this means, ensuring vaccinations are kept up to date and providing a safe living environment.
- Freedom to express normal behaviour – different animals have different behavioural needs, for instance, cats like to scratch and dogs like to chew. As owners, we should provide ample opportunity for them to express these behaviours by the provision of different toys and activities.
- Freedom from fear and distress – no animals should have to live in fear, as owners we are responsible for making sure they are safe as well as making sure that they feel safe and loved.