Welcome to Political Animal Wales

RSPCA Cymru has liaised closely and extensively with devolved decision-makers in Wales since the opening of the Senedd in 1999.

Find out about Political Animal

Our purpose

Following the onset of devolution, powers relating to animal health and welfare were increasingly devolved to Wales. Further to the results of the referendum on March 3rd 2011, animal welfare officially became a matter of the then-Assembly (now Senedd)'s concern, excluding hunting and animal experimentation.

Political Animal is a dedicated website for decision makers and their staff at all levels of Government in Wales. A range of downloadable resources, policy insights and more can be found by opening the relevant tabs above.

Politics in Wales

Pets

Pets can offer us so much, so they deserve our care and respect. On these pages, you'll find everything you need to know about pet legislation.

Farm animals

Over a billion farm animals are reared every year in the UK. It's a huge challenge to try to improve the welfare of many animals, but we're working hard to try to do so.

Issues

Read about our current issues.

Seasonal

Find out more about politics in season.

Rolling brief

Our rolling briefs are aimed at decision makers and their support staff to ensure that the Welsh Government is adequately scrutinised on their policy decisions impacting on animal welfare.