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# Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare
- URL: https://katecarruthers.com/universal-declaration-on-animal-welfare/
- Published: 2007-07-07T02:46:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-02T03:45:06.000Z
- Author: Kate Carruthers
- Tags: ideas, #Migrated-1775015344493, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-04-01 14:49

The [World Society for the Protection of Animals](http://www.wspa.org.au/?ref=katecarruthers.com) is one of many animal care organisations that is [campaigning for a universal declaration on animal welfare](http://www.wspa-international.org/universaldeclaration/?ref=katecarruthers.com). Why is it important? Because recognized principles of animal welfare could help achieve:

- Recognition of the importance of the welfare of sentient animals;
- Improved practices for sustainable agriculture;
- Lessened risk of transmissible diseases such as BSE, rabies, bird flu;
- More productive relationships between people and the animals under their control including companion animals, working animals, and farm animals;
- A more compassionate global attitude to animals and their welfare, including attitudes towards their needs and habitats;
- Promote biodiversity and acknowledge the risks to animals caused by climate change, habitat loss, pollution and other environmental factors;
- Provide a benchmark for those countries with little or no animal welfare standards.

Sign the [petition for the declaration on animal welfare](http://www.wspa.org.au/animalsmatter/LP%5FWSPA%5Fun.asp?ref=katecarruthers.com) .