AWI- Animal Welfare Ilha was founded in 2013 by Sandra Rodrigues and Vittoria Sogno with the immense help and support of Christopher Staubo and Peter Laird. Our aim : * To educate the local population and to create awareness to the plight of the animals on the island * Eradicate animal cruelty * Have ongoing rabies vaccination campaigns * Neuter and spay as many animals as possible through donations and volunteer services * Create a database through the SAFE Campaign * With the MISSANGA and SAFE campaign add visual awareness * Establish a mobile and sailing clinic
The welfare of an animal includes its physical and mental state and we consider that good animal welfare implies both fitness and a sense of well-being.
We believe that any animal kept by man must at least be protected from unnecessary suffering in terms of " Five Freedoms"- Wikipedia:
1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst - by easy access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor. 2. Freedom from Discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment, including shelter and a comfortable resting area. 3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment. 4. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior - by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind. 5. Freedom from Fear and Distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering.