Kindness Challenge Day 15 – Five Freedoms

Domestic (pets and farm) animals rely on people for more than just food, water, and shelter. Go over the Five Freedoms and list three other things animals need.

An animal’s primary welfare needs can be met by safeguarding the following Five Freedoms:

• Freedom from Hunger and Thirst by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour
• Freedom from Discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area
• Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment
• Freedom from Fear and Distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering
• Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind

For a short video that highlights how the Five Freedoms can be met for a dog, watch Life with Louis.