1년전 무지개다리 건넌 우리집 탄이
이글을 쓰다보니 탄이가 그리워서.
얼마전 아시는 분의 개가 사고사로 죽게 되었다.
옆집의 개가 배를 물었고 겉으로는 보기에 멀쩡 했지만 장기 손상이 있었고, 배안쪽으로 피가 고였었다고 한다. 뒤늦게 알게 되어서 처리가 너무 늦어 사고난지 며칠만에 죽었다고 한다.
The dog of the person who I knew recently died in an accident.
Neighbour's dog bit the person's dog (she) and she was seemingly fine. However, her organs were damaged and had huge bleeding on the side of the belly. The person said that she died in a few days after the accident because she was too late for the treatment.
한국의 유기견들이 캐나다로 입양 되어오고, 게다가 길에서 캐나다는 유기견을 거의 볼수 없기에, 캐나다는 동물 보호법이라든가 동물에 대한 인식이 다르다 생각했는데 캐나다도 동물법이 공평하지 않구나 라는 생각이 들었다.
Because of this, I felt two things.
Korean abandoned dogs were adopted in Canada, and I could not see abandoned dogs on the road in Canada, so I thought that Canada had a fair and good animal protection law. However, this event made me feel that Canda's animal protection law is an injustice.
첫번째 우리집 할머니를 옆집아이가 실수든 고의든 죽게했다면 옆집사람은 당장 미안하다고 정도가 아니라 경찰이 동원되고 당장 법적으로 해결될일이다. 그런데 옆집의 늙은개를 물게한 개의 소유주는 "나의 개는 얌전해서 잘 안문다 그리고 살만큼 산 늙은개쯤 물었는데 어쩌라고" 하는 식의 반응이였다고 한다. 우린 반려견을 가족이라고 하는데 남의 가족을 사고사로 죽게해놓고 어쩌라고의 반응 그리고 반려견이 소모품인가? 이미 시간이 다되어 망가질 시기에 망가트린정도로 여기는, 그것도 같이 개를 키우면 그마음을 알텐데, 상대의 맘을 헤알릴수 없던 이 캐나디언은 그건 그사람이 자기개를 가족으로 여기지 않으니 보상이나 문제가 시끄러워지는게 싫은게 먼저 떠올랐으리라 본다.
두번째 캐나다에선 사람 상해보험같은 동물보험이 따로 있는줄 알았다. 그러나 동물은 주인의 소유라 집보험에 해당된다 한다. 집에서 일어난 재물 도난, 파손 사건등에 처리되는 그런 종류의 일부분이라고 한다. 캐나다 동물 보험법을 이 기회에 찾아보다 알게된 기사인데 캐나다에서 유기동물 보호센터에서 데려온 아기돼지를 키우던 주인이 키우기 힘들다고 잡아먹고 그걸 SNS에까지 올렸다. 그러나 주인은 소유물을 잡아 먹은거니까 아무 처벌 대상이 아니였다한다. 난 내가 키우던 병아리 죽고 한참동안 치킨 먹기도 힘들었는데.. 이 기사를 읽고 캐나다도 멀었구나 생각든다. 물론 캐나다만의 문제는 아니지만 내가 캐나다에 대한 기대치가 너무 높았었던것 같다.
인도에서 길에서 자고 있는 개에게 도로공사를 하는 인부가 그냥 공사를 해버려서 자고 있던 개의 하체부분이 도로에 묻혀 움직이지 못하고 결국 죽은 이야기, 중국 SNS에 올라온 이야기중 산채로 랍스터를 끓이다가 랍스터가 살기위해 앞발을 자르고 냄비를 탈출했다는 이야기, 일요일 아침 한국 티비 동물농장 프로에서 볼수 있는 많은 학대받은 동물들 이야기, 각 나라마다 동물에 대한 학대와 그걸 의식하고 깨닫는 사람들 이야기등 아직은 우리들 사람이 변화되는 시기인것 같다.
좀더 동물 선진국 대표 3나라의 경우
독일 - 동물보호법 1조 1항 문구 : 동물과 인간은 동등한 창조물이다.
스위스 - 헌법에 조차 동물보호 조항 명시
영국 - 1911년에 세계 최초로 동물 보호법을 제정하고 있다.
나라별 동물 보호법이나 방법들은 약간 다르지만 변화하고 있다. 인식하고 있다. 아직 약간 부족할뿐이겠지 생각은 한다.
하지만 우리 인간들이 동물에 대한 생각이 좀더 빨리 바꼈으면 좋겠다.
약하니까 무시해야한다가 아니라 약자니까 보호해줘야한다는 그런 근본적인 생각을 대중적으로 모두가 갖는 그게 당연한것인 그런때가 언제일까?
약자니까 소유물이나 물건취급을 하지 않는 그런때가 언제일까?
요즘 환경파괴를 보면 지구도 인간한테는 조용히 바라보고 있는 약자처럼 보이지만 언젠간 인간한테 지렁이도 밟으면 꿈틀함을 보일때가 있을텐데 그때는 늦을거란 생각든다. 앵무새 죽이기책을 보니 1930년대 그때나 2020년대가 다가오는 90년이 지난 지금이나 시대가 바껴도 여전히 약자니까 당해야하는것들 여자니까 아이니까 흑인이니까 성소수자니까 종교적으로, 그리고 인간보다 약해보이는 동물이니까 언제나 위아래가 생기고 심지어 소유물이 되는 지금이다.
그러나 독일 법령처럼 우린 모두 같은 창조물이 분명하다.
Animal law issues encompass a broad spectrum of approaches – from philosophical explorations of the rights of animals to pragmatic discussions about the rights of those who use animals, who has the standing to sue when an animal is harmed in a way that violates the law, and what constitutes legal cruelty. Animal law permeates and affects most traditional areas of the law – including tort, contract, criminal and constitutional law. Examples of this intersection include:
- animal custody disputes in divorce or separations
- veterinary malpractice cases
- housing disputes involving "no pets" policies and discrimination laws
- damages cases involving the wrongful death or injury to a companion animal
- enforceable trusts for companions being adopted by states across the country
- criminal law encompassing domestic violence and anti-cruelty laws
According to World Animal Protection, these countries received the highest scores in the world for animal welfare.
Austria - A
Receiving an A Grade, Austria is among the best countries for animal welfare. The Austrian Animal Welfare Act 2004 suggests that the protection of the wellbeing of animals should be held to a value that is equal to humankind. The act prohibits the suffering of animals, infliction of unjustified pain, exposure to heavy fear, and injury to animals with the exemption of some hunting and fishing. The act also applies to farm animals with regulations particularly aimed at protecting them. The 2004 act bans the use of wild animals in circuses and also prohibits fur farming. In 2005, the country banned the use of orangutans, chimpanzees, and gorillas for experiments.
New Zealand - A
New Zealand is a world leader in animal welfare receiving an overall A grade. The rights of animals in New Zealand is protected under the Animal Welfare Act of 1999 and the Animal Welfare Strategy of 2013. These legislations emphasis New Zealand's position as a global leader in animal welfare and its wishes to maintain progressive stances in scientific and technological advances in regards to animal welfare. The 1999 act states that animals are sentient and this was also drafted into the 2013 legislation.
Switzerland - A
According to international standards, Switzerland has higher levels of animal welfare and protection in comparison with other countries. The Animal Welfare Act of 2005 protects the welfare and dignity of animals. Activities that are deemed degrading to the dignity of animals are forbidden and include suffering, infliction of pain, harm, or exposure to humiliation or anxiety. The country was awarded a Grade A from World Animal Protection in 2014.
United Kingdom - A
Animal welfare in the United Kingdom is different from animal conservation. The latest animal welfare legislation in both Wales and England is the Animal Welfare Act of 2006. The act introduced tougher penalties for both cruelty and negligence which include a lifetime ban from pet ownership, a 51-week maximum jail term, and fines amounting up to £20,000. The act also introduced the duty of care to a pet by the owner who is required to provide the necessary basic needs for the animal. The UK received a Grade A from World Animal Protection.
Chile - B
Law 20380 of 2009 is the legislation regarding animal welfare in Chile. This law establishes rules regarding animal welfare including the protection and respect of animals as sentient beings and to avoid unnecessary suffering. The 2009 law covers animals in captivity (scientific research, zoos, etc.), used for farming, companion animals, and wild animals.
Denmark - B
By international standards, the country of Denmark has moderately strong protections for animals. The Denmark Animal Welfare Act of 2013 prohibits direct negligence and abuse, thus requiring animal keepers to provide basic needs to their animals. In 2014, the country was awarded a Grade B from World Animal Protection.
Germany - B
The Animal Welfare Act in Germany creates an offence for substantial pain, injury, suffering or negligently and willfully inflicting pain on an animal. There is a specific list of prohibited acts such as damage, force-feeding other than for health purposes, overloading, abandonment, suffering, and causing significant pain. Although the term "animal" is not used in the act, there are references to fish, vertebrates, amphibians, cephalopods, reptiles, warm-blooded animals and cold-blooded animals. The German constitution was amended in 2002 to include the protection of animals as a goal for the state. Germany received a Grade B from World Animal Protection in 2014.
Netherlands - B
According to international standards, the Netherlands has moderately strong animal protections. The Netherlands replaced it's Animal and Welfare Act 1992 with Animal Act 2011, which came into force in 2013. The act features anti-cruelty and duty of care provisions that are also applicable to farm animals. The use of great apes for experiments is prohibited as well as testing cosmetics on animals as per the EU Animal Welfare Rules. The country received a Grade B from World Animal Protection in 2014.
Sweden - B
In Sweden, cruelty to animals due to negligence or intent is an offence according to the country's penal code. Such protections apply to all animals. The country's Welfare Act 1988 provides that animals be protected from disease, unnecessary suffering and be treated well. The act includes other specified requirements such as sufficient space, food, care, and water. Unlike, the EU's slaughter requirements, Sweden does not grant exemptions for kosher slaughter. The country received a Grade B in 2014 from World Animal Protection.
Animal Welfare Organizations
There are numerous animal welfare organizations in different countries around the world such as the Humane Society of the US, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), The World Animal Protection, Best Friends Animal Society, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Humane Society International in Australia, Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty Against Animals (RSPCA), Pet Smart Charities, and many others who all work towards improving the welfare of animals.
Best Countries for Animal Welfare
| Rank | Country | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | A |
| 2 | New Zealand | A |
| 3 | Switzerland | A |
| 4 | United Kingdom | A |
| 5 | Chile | B |
| 6 | Denmark | B |
| 7 | Germany | B |
| 8 | Netherlands | B |
| 9 | Sweden | B |
| 10 | Australia | C |
| 11 | Brazil | C |
| 12 | France | C |
| 13 | India | C |
| 14 | Italy | C |
| 15 | Malaysia | C |
| 16 | Philippines | C |
| 17 | Poland | C |
| 18 | Spain | C |
| 19 | Argentina | D |
| 20 | Canada | D |
| 21 | Colombia | D |
| 22 | Indonesia | D |
| 23 | Japan | D |
| 24 | Kenya | D |
| 25 | Korea | D |
| 26 | Mexico | D |
| 27 | Peru | D |
| 28 | Romania | D |
| 29 | South Africa | D |
| 30 | Tanzania | D |
| 31 | United States | D |
| 32 | Uruguay | D |
| 33 | China | E |
| 34 | Nigeria | E |
| 35 | Thailand | E |
| 36 | Turkey | E |
| 37 | Ukraine | E |
| 38 | Venezuela | E |
| 39 | Algeria | F |
| 40 | Egypt | F |
| 41 | Ethiopia | F |
| 42 | Morocco | F |
| 43 | Myanmar | F |
| 44 | Niger | F |
| 45 | Pakistan | F |
| 46 | Russia | F |
| 47 | Vietnam | F |
| 48 | Azerbaijan | G |
| 49 | Belarus | G |
| 50 | Iran | G |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_law
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/best-countries-for-animal-welfare.html
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