Happy birthday to all our little friends, stray and not. Today is a day that reminds us that all animals have rights. People Don't forget it for the rest of the year!! We don't need to be environmentalists or animal lovers, just Humans!!!!!

World Animal Day was first celebrated in 1931 at an environmentalist conference in Florence as a way to raise public and expert awareness of endangered animals. Since then, the celebration has expanded to include all species of the animal kingdom. October 4th was established as World Animal Day because it coincides with the commemoration of Saint Francis of Assisi, who has been recognized by the Catholic Church as a protector of animals and the environment

Animals, from the most common to the rarest and most exotic, reveal fascinating facts about their nature, their behavior and their unique abilities.

Our shelter hosts various animals, not only pets, that need human attention and care. Today is a good opportunity to remember to help in any way you can, see more information on the page Undertaking.

By the way, we quote the International Declaration of Animal Rights (1978)

Article 1. All animals are born with equal rights to life and the possibility of existence.

Article 2. Man must respect the life of every animal. Man belongs to the animal kingdom and cannot exterminate or exploit the other species of the animal kingdom. On the contrary, he must use the knowledge for the good of the animals. Every animal is entitled to care, attention and protection from humans.

Article 3. No animal shall be subjected to ill-treatment or inhumane treatment. If the killing of an animal is considered mandatory, it must be done instantly, painlessly and without causing the animal any distress.

Article 4. Every animal has the right to live in its natural space (land, sea, air) and to reproduce according to natural laws. Depriving the animal of its freedom even if it is done for educational purposes is contrary to the declaration of its rights.

Article 5. Every animal that is considered a pet by tradition has the right to live with the pace and conditions of life and freedom that correspond to its species. 2. The differentiation of these conditions by man has purposes of profit and is contrary to the declaration.

Article 6. Every animal that is a human companion has the right to a life span commensurate with its natural longevity. Abandoning an animal is considered an inhumane and degrading act.

Article 7. Regarding the animals that offer their services to humans, the duration and intensity of work must be within reasonable limits, their nutrition satisfactory and their rest mandatory.

Article 8. Any experimentation on animals, medical, scientific, etc. It is against the rights of animals if it causes physical or mental pain. The replacement of animal experimentation by other existing techniques must be sought.

Article 9. Animals raised for human consumption must be housed, fed, moved and killed without causing pain and suffering.

Article 10. Exploitation of animals for the entertainment of people is prohibited. 2. Animal shows and shows using animals are a violation of the dignity and respect for the life of the animal.

Article 11. Any act that without reason causes the death of an animal is manslaughter, it is a crime against life.

Article 12. Any act that causes the death of a large number of wild animals constitutes "genocide", a crime against the species. Pollution and any destruction of our natural environment leads to genocide.

Article 13. Respect is imposed even on the dead animal. Every scene of violence on television and cinema, with animals as victims should be banned and only scenes intended to inform about animal rights should be shown.

Article 14. Animal protection and defense organizations must be represented by each government. Animal rights must be protected by law, just like human rights.

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