Consultations and expertises worldwide on questions
of animal welfare and companion animal housing for:
- Animal protection associations
- Exhibition organisers
- Institutions (e.g. nursing homes,
correctional institutions)
- Companies
The philosophy of Dr. Turner and I.E.A.P. in working with animals is
best exemplified by the following words of the
institute's director: "Only when we behave in such a
way as to show respect for our animals as partners
and offer them the housing and care required by
their respective species, can we expect them to
return benefits to us as social partners."
Animal protection begins with the individual
person. The relentless and admirable goals and
activities of many animal protection societies take
this into account and I.E.A.P. supports these groups
in many ways. Meaningful animal protection must be
based upon knowledge of species-specific behaviour,
needs and care and the normal human-animal
relationship; this knowledge should be offered in
both schools and to the general public. Through the
preparation of exhibits, slide shows, videos and
brochures, I.E.A.P. makes an important contribution
to help reach those goals.
Companion animals are also kept by other
institutions than schools - in connection with
animal assisted activities and therapy. Nursing
homes, hospitals, and correctional homes and
institutions have taken note of the benefits to both
their inhabitants and staff gained by working
together with animals. I.E.A.P. advises these
institutions upon commission - especially on
questions of proper housing and care of the animals
and the carefree cohabitation of all residents and
the animals.
How are private companies touched by animal
welfare issues? Firstly, many make recommendations
in pamphlets concerning the care and housing of
companion animals; secondly, most offer products "for" those animals. Those recommendations must be
based upon the latest knowledge of species-specific
needs and behaviour and their products should
support the normal behaviour patterns of the animals
involved. I.E.A.P. advises companies interested in
pursuing the development of animal welfare-based
products and offers ideas and recommendations for
improvement of products.
Individuals or organizations interested in
securing the services of I.E.A.P. should contact the
I.E.A.P. office.
Past or present co-operation on animal welfare
matters with:
- World Society for the Protection of Animals
(WSPA, London)
- Swiss Animal Protection (STS)
- Animal Protection Zurich (Zuercher
Tierschutz), Switzerland
- Cat protection societies (Katzenschutzbund),
Germany
- Cat and dog associations (local and foreign)
- Pro Animal, Israel
- Japanese Animal Welfare Society, Tokyo
- Museum of Zoology, University of Zurich
- various nursing homes and hospitals (private
and public)
- various private companies (local and
international)
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