The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) advocates for the wellbeing/welfare of shelter-housed cats based on the following Five Freedoms:
- Freedom from hunger and thirst
- Freedom from pain, illness, and disease
- Freedom from discomfort
- Freedom from fear and distress
- Freedom to perform species-specific behaviors
This Position Statement updates and replaces: 2009 Welfare of Shelter Cats
© American Association of Feline Practitioners, 2024