Report on terrible treatment of Chinese circus monkeys by trainer in Daily Mail
Personal reply to distressed IFAW supporter who wrote in after reading the Daily Mail article:
Thank you for your letter regarding the poor performing monkeys in China. I too share your utter disgust and shock at their treatment.
In regards to your question about what IFAW can do; we believe a social change in attitude by the Chinese people towards animals is necessary to end such cruelty and that it is best generated through promotion of good animal welfare, education, and legislation from within the communities where the problems exist.
It is in that capacity that IFAW are working with the Chinese government to draft up and introduce their first ever animal welfare legislation, which is the only way we can ensure the humane treatment of animals for the long term.
Through our office in Beijing and with the amazing response of our supporters, we are continuing to lobby and work with the government to ensure that the draft law stipulates welfare requirements for animals; outlines guidelines for disease prevention and medical care; and covers wildlife, farm animals, companion animals, lab animals and work animals.
We also actively support the many Chinese citizens who are trying to address issues surrounding animal welfare. We have a strong presence in the country and have helped establish schemes and projects aimed at educating the public about welfare, and ultimately changing attitudes towards both companion animals, wild animals and farm animals.
I hope this is helpful in understanding what we are doing in China, to find out more info on our great work go to our website at: http://www.ifaw.org/united-kingdom
Kind regards
Colin
Information officer
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