Animal Welfare Unit

Mission:
Defend those who cannot speak for themselves

Vision:
Protect and create a safe environment for all animals

Our Objectives;

  • The Control and Protection Act 2018 allows us in ensuring that animals are treated as humanely as possible while under human control.
  • Good animal welfare requires disease prevention and appropriate veterinary care, shelter, management and nutrition, a stimulating and safe environment and humane handling. We would like to change the old principles of our nation and introduce a new perspective showcasing that all living sentient beings should be treated with respect and love.
  • We are promoting responsible ownership for it will help to reduce the outcry of increased stray population in our country.

Our responsibility as Animal Welfare Unit Officers are;

  • Attend to complains from the Public regarding animal welfare issues, Stray Dogs and Dogs nuisance
  • Dog Control which involves trapping & rescuing of dogs and cats
  • Collection of surrendered Dogs and Cats
  • House Visit to campaign towards Registration, Microchip and Sterilization of Dogs and Cats also to sensitize about animal well-being.
  • Data collection of Dogs and Cats population, surrender and entries in the country
  • Up keeping of the Dog Pound which is owned by the Department of Agriculture

To know more about the Animal Welfare Unit, Please Contact the number 2823608 or send email to animalwelfareunit@gov.sc

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