Our Mission
The Society's mission is to encourage responsible animal ownership and
care, and to provide leadership and guidance in the humane treatment and
welfare of all animals. The guiding principles are:
- To act to prevent cruelty, physical or mental pain, or suffering to
any animal;
- To encourage consideration, respect, and compassion for all animals;
- To assist in the enforcement of all laws designed for the protection
of animals, and to secure by lawful means, the arrest, conviction, and
penalties for persons who abuse or neglect animals under such laws;
- To set high standards for improved animal care, welfare, protection,
and shelter;
- To educate the public on animal welfare issues and animal protection
laws; and
- To advocate for and function within the laws and in cooperation with
government, industry, and research representatives in improving
conditions for all animals, maintaining a balanced sensitivity towards
animal and human needs.
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