Question NW721 to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
12 September 2019 - NW721
Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Why has there been no attempt to draft legislation around companion animal welfare in terms of backyard breeding when there is a huge problem with stray companion animals in the Republic?
Reply:
DAFF’S RESPONSE:
PQ. 721/NW1766E Ms H S Winkler (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development:
Why has there been no attempt to draft legislation around companion animal welfare in terms of backyard breeding when there is a huge problem with stray companion animals in the Republic? NW1766E
Animal welfare in South Africa, except for performing animals, is administered under the Animal Protection Act, 1962 (Act No.71 of 1962). The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has not considered drafting a separate legislation relating to companion animals.