Cap. 439 Art. 8Caring of animals.

(1) The Minister may make regulations providing for the manner in which such species of animals as may be prescribed shall be cared for, fed, medicated, watered, treated and trained, and the qualifications of persons who shall be responsible thereof.

(2) No animal shall be caused any unnecessary pain, suffering or distress or subjected to any activities which are not in his nature. No animal shall be abandoned:

Provided that for the purposes of this sub-article, the words "activities which are not in their nature" shall also include activities of a sexual nature between a person and an animal, whether by any part of the body or by any object, unless that object is used for medical intervention and medical purposes.

(3) Any person who keeps any animal or who agrees to look after an animal shall be responsible for its health and welfare.

(4) Any person shall take such steps as are reasonable in all the circumstances to ensure that the needs of an animal for which he is responsible or for which he agrees to look after shall be met to the extent required by good practice and in pursuance to the good health and well-being of the animal. For the purposes of this sub-article, animal needs include the provision of suitable environment, provision of a healthy diet, allowance for the animal to exhibit normal behavioural patterns, provision of suitable housing, segregation from other animals where necessary and protection from pain, suffering, injury and diseases. Part V Surgical Operations on Animals