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for the Protection of Companion Animals

Attention
Hon Secretary WSAVA
Walt Ingwersen

This is to confirm that the (name of veterinary association_________________________ have agreed to become signatories to ratify and adopt the WSAVA Convention for the Protection of Companion Animals as part of our policy on Companion Animal Welfare.

Please indicate below the options for your acceptance. Section 19 give your association the option of accepting the convention without reservation or you may adopt the convention with reservations in respect to sections 6 or section 10 as stated below. In accordance with Section 19 of the Convention, no other reservation may be made.

1. We wish to adopt this Convention without reservation. Yes * No *

2. We wish to adopt this Convention with the following reservations. Yes * No *

Section 19 states that reservations may be made in relation to either Section 6 or section 10, paragraph ii, sub-paragraph (a). No other reservation may be made.

Section 6 states; "Age-limit on acquisition of companion animals

No companion animal should be sold to persons under the age of 16 years without the knowledge and express consent of their parents or other persons exercising parental responsibilities."

Section 10, paragraph ii, sub-paragraph (a) states; "Non-therapeutic surgical operations on companion animals ii) Where possible legislation should be enacted to prohibit the performance of non-therapeutic surgical procedures for purely cosmetic purposes, in particular; (a) Docking of tails;

Please state your reservation clearly and give the reason for your reservation in writing. Your completed, signed and witnessed statement should be posted by the most rapid method to the secretary of the WSAVA as soon as possible.

Signed____________________________, (print name and official title)__________________________________

on behalf of________________________________________________ (name of Association)

Witness signature_________________________(print name)________________________

Date _____________________________