The Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW) has been established under the Animal Welfare Act 2013 in replacement of the Mauritius Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). The MSPCA was founded in 1958 with the objectives to promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals, to ensure animals protection and conservation in the context of humane environment.
In 2013, the Animal Welfare Act has introduced new concept for pet owners and those responsible for domestic animals. The Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW) is administered by a Council.
The MSAW's main objectives are:
The Animal Welfare Unit under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security has also been set up to deal with issues like illegal breeding, cruelty or ill-treatment of animals. The inspectors of this specific unit can now give formal notices, warnings and even sanctions in some cases.
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