3.   To prevent the unnecessary breeding and reduce the number of unwanted dogs being born and often disposed of to doubtful sources. The Trust vigorously supports a policy of spaying on veterinary advice.

4.   To prevent the risk and spread of disease. All dogs coming into our care are fully inoculated;

5.   To report all cases of known cruelty and investigate where necessary;

6.   To campaign for the abolition of live animals being used for the purpose of medical research;

7.   Not to put any animal to sleep unless certified to be incurably ill or unmanageably aggressive. This will then be done by the Trust's veterinary surgeon, humanely and painlessly.