About the Foundation
The Sentient Animal Law Foundation is unique in demonstrating 'HOW' to use law to evolve legal responsibilities beyond merely preventing 'unnecessary suffering' (cruelty) by implementing positive animal welfare.
Our focus is on law reform that gives a life enjoyed, not just endured, to animals and, as a consequence, to people.
To achieve this, we focus on a grass-roots legal reform that sees positive animal welfare become "the law" in each country through a process of education, lobbying and collaboration with organisations whose values and objectives are aligned.
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The outcome is jurisdiction-wide change in limited timeframes, which efficiently supports the success of government sustainability goals, and assists those non-government organisations seeking to elevate standards of animal welfare.
There are many ways to make a difference in the world, lots of wonderful animal charities and animal-related causes.
This one helps ALL of them by updating the law which affects ALL people and ALL animals in a jurisdiction.
Genuinely 'modern' animal welfare law is not simply modified anti-cruelty. Instead it reflects:
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today's standards of good practice,
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the latest scientific knowledge, and
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the expectations of those who know that modern world challenges, expectations and goals require laws that do more than simply protect animals from cruelty.
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Positive animal welfare law would mean every sentient animal must be given access to comfort, interest, and pleasure. That's a pragmatic and attainable way of making a difference to their daily life experience which is better for them, better for you, and gives the best chance of success to global initiatives that involve animals.
So let's talk about how together we can...
...update the law's duty of care to give ALL sentient animals a life enjoyed, not just endured.
We are multiple species sharing one planet and an interconnected future, facing common global-sized challenges.
This is one foundation where the vision and mission are critical to ALL people and organizations who recognise the importance of the human-animal-environmental relationship.
Take a moment to see how what we do as individuals together shapes our combined future.
The Foundation is led by experts in animal law, science, industry, and policy. They are people who understand the real-world practicalities of evolving animal welfare standards in a way that fits with established systems, economic realities, and environmental necessities.
They know how this one change will make a world of practical difference to the daily lives of people and animals, putting into effect the work of tens of thousands who know what needs to be done, by when, and are looking for a way to make it happen.
You’ll likely know some of these people already, and you’re invited to join us.
At the Sentient Animal Law Foundation, we work to turn modern science into enforceable laws that protect animals, people, and our shared environment.
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But no-one changes the world alone, which is why we need your help.
Your support helps us bring about meaningful, lasting change—redefining welfare standards and addressing global challenges like biodiversity loss, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance.
You're invited to join us.
