Pledge to respect all Animal Rights

People world wide celebrate the existence of all forms of animal life since1931, when it all started with a convention of ecologists in Florence who appreciated the contribution they make for the sustenance of the planet,ensuring the continuity of the cycle of life.

Fourth of October was the chosen date to acknowledge and revere all forms of animal life, its very existence, protection and enrichment.

We as members of the Animal Welfare and Protection Association (AWPA) acknowledge and accept a code of conduct to achieve the above.

We are indeed very happy to be party to the recognition of animal rights, protection of animals and caring for them.

It has to be accepted that we human beings can do so much more for them with a greater sense of Commitment, Love and Sincerity which we find lacking in some quarters, simply because they have not had the benefit of interaction with animals. It is this situation we must strive to correct so that we achieve total commitment of society to animal rights with understanding and awareness.

Indeed we are most grateful to the contribution they make to enrich our lives.

Let us on this 80th World Animals Day as a "country of caring human beings" pledge and call upon the Government to bring in meaningful legislation to protect all animals on this thrice Blessed Island.

To commemorate World Animal Day this year, the AWPA will sponsor a free sterilizing/neutering programme in Panirendawa (in the district of Chilaw) on Sunday October 7.