Explore animal welfare frameworks
Explore how animal welfare is assessed using the Five Domains model.
Last edited: 01/12/2025
Before you get started
Why this is important
Our Kindness Index shows that more than half (54%) of people in the UK would not feel confident knowing what to do if they found an injured wild animal. By learning the correct steps — and sharing this knowledge with others — you can make a real difference to animal welfare in your community.
Supporting documents:
Duke of Edinburgh Worksheet (2 hours)
Instructions
Carrying out your project
Explore the Five Domains
Watch this short video to find out more on the Five Domains of animal welfare and what each one means.
Then, use the worksheet to write a short sentence explaining each domain in your own words and how that domain supports animal welfare.
Apply the frameworks
Choose one animal to focus on:
- Pet dog
- Farm pig
- Wild pigeon
For that animal, complete the table on the worksheet with examples to show:
- What good welfare looks like
- What poor welfare might look like
- How their mental state may be impacted
celebrate your achievement
Get a practical animal welfare certificate!
Just finished the activity? Upload your evidence and earn your very own Animal Advocacy Certificate!