30383,Kanengo (on the M1, 400m passed Kapani, before the Salima turnoff), Lilongwe +265 995 027 815 ‘www. lilongwespca.org: 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER +265 994 682 900 FOLLOW US! Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals f aCe uemcurl cy RUB ed eG CE) provide vital veterinary care and animal welfare education in our CTSA ra) eee Animal Welfare & the Law Protection of Animals Act (1970) Cap 66:01 SiNGayaziI KAMINJOLO, omestic animal’ ~ horse, ass, mule, bull, sheep, pig, goat, cat, dog or p= or any other animal tamed to serve man. ‘Captive animal’ — any animal — not being domestic, which is in captivity or confinement. Section 3 Offences of Cruelty $3(1)(a)__If any person shall: Cruelly beat, kick, ill-treat, overload, override, torture, infuriate or terrify — or cause or procure — or being the owner permit, unnecessary suffering to be caused to any animal $3(1)(b) Carry or convey, or being the owner permit, in a manner or position as to cause unnecessary suffering. ighting or baiting any animal; keep, use or manage premises for fighting. Receive money. $3(1)(d) Administering drugs and poisons. $3(1)(e) Operate without care and humanity. $3(2) Cruelty includes failure to exercise reasonable care. $3(1)(c) Such person shall be guilty of an offence of cruelty and liable to a fine and/or to imprisonment. (S3 (2) not liable to imprisonment without option of fine). Powers of the Police + Apprehend without warrant any person who has reason to believe is guilty of an offence under this act. Confiscate an animal from a person committing an offence under this Act * Order the destruction of the animal without the owner’s permission if the animal is so diseased/injured it cannot be moved. Powers of the Court * Destroy the animal. + Deprive the owner of the animal : e and imprison the person responsible. * Order costs to be paid and distribute them. Remember: * Call the LSPCA immediately to report an animal abuse case. We respond to all calls 24 hours a day. * Ifyou are unsure, call us and we can talk matters over with you. We handle all matter confidentially. * Take photos of the animal and the premises or transport if you are able. * The LSPCA confiscation team work with the Malawi Police to ensure we protect the rights of all animals.