Position Statements

 TPIAAA Position Statements on Animal Welfare in the Pacific Islands

TPIAAA’s official position statements, outlining our commitment to improving animal welfare across the Pacific Islands. These statements guide our advocacy, humane population management, and culturally informed, sustainable solutions reflecting our vision for a more compassionate future for animals, communities, and the region we serve.

  1. Ensuring Ethical and Safe Animal Consumption: Promoting Humane Treatment and Biosecure Practices

  2. Certified and Competent: Safeguarding Animal Welfare Through Qualified Veterinary Practice

  3. Humane and Effective Population Management of Dogs and Cats

  4. The Five Domains (previously known as the Five Freedoms)

  5. Responsible and Humane Approaches to Animal Population Control: Opposing Poison While Advocating for Safe, Regulated Practices

  6. Ethical and Culturally Sensitive Research Practices: Promoting Respect, Integrity, and Inclusivity in Scientific Inquiry

  7. Biosecurity and Disease Surveillance: Protecting Animal, Human, and Environmental Health in the Pacific