Animal welfare system in Saudi Arabia
Islamic law urges kindness to animals, not harming them, and providing them with the food and water necessary for their survival. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also been keen to care for animals, prevent encroachment on them and their environment, and set the necessary controls and requirements for dealing with them.
The Animal Welfare System and its executive regulations address the obligations and duties that fall on animal owners, actions that violate the system, and the penalties imposed on violators.
What is the animal welfare law in Saudi Arabia?
It is the system that determines the provisions related to dealing with all types of animals, the duties of animal owners and breeders, the necessary licenses for animal facilities, violations punishable by the animal welfare system, and others.
Includes pets, livestock, poultry, etc.
What are the obligations of animal owners under the animal welfare system?
Article 2 of the Animal Welfare Law stipulates the obligations of animal owners and caretakers, which are:
- Preparing and providing a suitable place to house animals according to their type, numbers and nature.
- Providing a sufficient number of qualified workers who have experience in dealing with animals according to their type.
- Providing water and food to animals according to their natural needs.
- Cleaning animals and their shelters on an ongoing basis.
- Inspecting animals and checking their conditions.
- The failure to release any animal whose survival depends on humans.
- Providing care and treatment for animals on a permanent basis and under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Animal welfare system in Saudi Arabia
What violations are punishable under the Animal Welfare Law in Saudi Arabia?
Violations punishable by the Animal Welfare Law in Saudi Arabia
- Exposing animals to neglect, malnutrition, or abandonment.
- Use of cruelty when slaughtering animals.
- Exhaustion of animals at work or in racing without regard for their age or health condition.
- Using animals in a manner contrary to their nature in performing artistic performances such as wrestling rings or circuses.
- Giving animals any growth-stimulating medications or any additives not approved by the competent authority.
- Negligence in storing toxins, detergents, or any chemicals, which leads to the harm or death of animals.
- Seizing or transporting animals in an unprepared manner or means.
- Displaying or trading in any sick or injured animal.
- Pulling or carrying animals in a painful manner causes wounds, bruises, or fractures.
- Getting rid of sick animals in an unmerciful way, such as using poison.
Is it permissible to use animals for scientific purposes?
It is prohibited to use animals for scientific experimental purposes unless a license has been obtained from the competent authority and the following conditions have been met:
- An application must be submitted stating the research to be conducted and the scientific justifications for this experiment.
- Submit a business plan including precautions, tools and materials used.
- Mention the names of researchers and participants and their qualifications.
- Animals imported for the purpose of scientific research must be subject to veterinary supervision in the country of origin.
- Animals may not be used in more than one experiment.
- Obtaining an import license for animals from the competent authority.
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What are the penalties for violating the provisions of the animal welfare system?
Any person found to have abused animals in violation of the provisions of the Animal Welfare Law shall be punished with a fine not exceeding 50,000 Saudi riyals, with the fine being doubled if repeated.
What is the animal rights number in Saudi Arabia?
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture is responsible for monitoring violations, arresting violators, and imposing financial fines based on the type of violation or behavior that offends the animal.
Therefore, the Ministry has allocated a special number for reporting violations of the animal welfare system, which is 8002470000
Adherence to the animal welfare system reflects your systemic awareness and protects you from fines and penalties.
Animal welfare system in Saudi Arabia
You can contact specialized lawyers from the office of Lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid in administrative cases to provide legal support in:
Objection to violations and administrative decisions.
Compensation claims against administrative authorities.
Submitting license applications.
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