Animal welfare is a human responsibility that encompasses all aspects of animal well-being, including proper housing, management, nutrition, disease prevention, responsible care, humane handling, and, where necessary, humane euthanasia.

Veterinarians, as advocates of animal welfare, have a responsibility to promote the humane treatment of animals and can demonstrate this commitment on a daily basis.

Animal welfare advocacy is a priority of the CVMA.  Through its Animal Welfare Committee, the CVMA concentrates its efforts on developing guidelines and standards that address the welfare, humane treatment, and care of animals.

• Animal Welfare
• Animal Welfare Committee
  • Who We Are
  • CVMA Representations
• Animal Abuse
  • The Link – Animal Abuse, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
  • Recognizing Animal Abuse
  • Reporting Animal Abuse
  • Collecting and Documenting Evidence
  • Veterinarians as Expert Witnesses
  • Building a Safe and Humane Community
• Animal Welfare Position Statements
• Animal Welfare Issues
• Animal Welfare Links
• Animal Welfare Discussion Board