Basic Freedoms for Animals MCSPCA Presented by Anti Cruelty Crew

Who is Anti Cruelty Crew? A Group of Friends Preventing and educating people on animal cruelty to help make animals lives better. Animal cruelty is an important issue because animals love unconditionally and do not deserve to be mistreated. We would like to change how people view animals as property. Anti Cruelty Crew is in association with the Monmouth County SPCA and in partnership with Disney and Youth Service America

Five Basic Freedoms for Animals Freedom from hunger & thirst Freedom from discomfort Freedom from pain, injury & disease Freedom to express normal behavior Freedom from fear & distress The Five Freedoms were first proposed in Great Britain in the 1960s

Access to fresh water and a diet to maintain health Meet an animals’ needs by keeping it healthy and full of energy so it can live a good life

Provide a comfortable living space Keep the animal safe from harm Create a loving environment Information from Michigan State University

Keep the animal away from any harm Take the animal to the veterinarian for check-ups as needed Grooming and dental care

Pets need a large amount of space to run and exercise Need interaction with other living things to make their environment more interesting

Surround animal with kindness and care Continue your learning about your animal Not giving your pet enough attention can cause them to become bored

Kids who mistreat animals… Studies have shown that violent criminals tortured animals when they were younger. Usually the children’s cruelty towards animals goes undetected until it is directed at humans Information from PETA

Join the Anti Cruelty Crew to make a difference in animals lives! Thank You