Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a Thai animal welfare organisation. The Society was instrumental to Thailand's passing of its first animal welfare legislation, the Prevention of Animal Cruelty and Provision of Animal Welfare Act in 2014.[1][2]

Aims

The TSPCA states that Thailand has often been perceived as a country without sufficient protection of animal welfare. Animals are often maltreated in zoos, farms or domestic captivity. The objectives of the society are the following

  1. To instil in young people and the wider general public, a better understanding of animal needs and rights - encouraging a culture of kindness, care and understanding.
  2. To provide education, accurate information, guidance and advice on animal care requirements.
  3. To campaign in the prevention of cruelty to animals, and for improved legislation for their protection.
  4. To work in collaboration, with other organisations, governmental and private, in Thailand, or internationally, in the achievement of similar aims.
  5. To support first-hand animal 'carers' in their collective or individual work."

Projects

Operation mobile clinic

This attempts to move around Thailand vaccinating and neutering stray dogs and cats to control the population problem and diseases.

School Educational Scheme.

To foster an interest and compassion for animals amongst school children. There is currently a monetary prize for a teacher who can think of a syllabus concerning animal welfare.

Fostering and 'Rehoming' Programmes

To find new homes for unwanted or left animals particularly dogs and cats.

Animal Protection Legislation.

To lobby and place pressure on the government to pass new improved laws concerning the treatment of animals and animal welfare.

TSPCA awards

This award is given by the TSPCA to those who have contributed a great deal in the improvement of animal welfare in Thailand.

Association with other organisations

The TSPCA works with a number of international agencies including WWF, Wildlife fund Thailand, and Wild animal rescue.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kanchanalak, Pornpimol (13 November 2014). "A landmark victory for animal rights". The Nation. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  2. ↑ Klangboonkrong, Manta (13 February 2015). "New Thai law against animal cruelty puts burden on humans". Asiaone (Singapore Press Holdings Ltd . Co.). Retrieved 22 November 2015.

Sources

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