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Celebrating real change for animals in 2009

Dec 23, 2009
Thank you. With your support, WSPA and our member societies have achieved great things for animals in 2009. Many are better cared for, better protected, and have brighter futures.

So nearly the last dance

Dec 22, 2009
Despite reports that bear dancing has been eradicated from India, work still needs to be done before we can celebrate. More bears still need rescuing. Join us in looking back over our journey and forward to a better future …

30,000 animals perish as ‘cargo ship’ sinks off Lebanon

Dec 18, 2009
Nearly 30,000 animals – 10,224 sheep and 17,932 cattle – have reportedly drowned as the Panamanian-flagged ship Danny F II sank off the coast of Lebanon yesterday.

Catalonian parliament edges towards bullfighting ban

Dec 18, 2009
A citizens’ advocacy campaign in Catalonia has resulted in local politicians approving a debate on changes to the Catalan Animal Protection Law, extending it to include the bulls and horses used in bullfights.

Help create a fur-free future!

Dec 17, 2009
With fur back in fashion, it’s ever more important that we celebrate successes for the anti-fur movement and remind ourselves and our friends why this acute cruelty will never be acceptable.

Defra decision on chicken welfare

Dec 16, 2009
The Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has just announced new regulations for broiler (meat) chickens in the UK.

Noseband protectors needed

Dec 15, 2009
Get sewing for WSPA and you can make a lasting difference for working horses and donkeys in need.

Twenty years of bear care

Dec 11, 2009
Three orphaned bear cubs have been released back into the wild after spending five months at Idaho Black Bear Rehab (IBBR)’s pioneering centre.

Norway’s whaling: disregarding welfare, defying logic

Dec 9, 2009
Norway’s 2010 whaling quota is their largest since choosing to defy the International Whaling Commission’s ban on commercial whaling.

Have an animal friendly Christmas!

Dec 7, 2009
This Christmas WSPA is asking people to spare a thought for animals. Buy festive food that is organic or free-range and stay away from products containing fur – there are plenty of alternatives. If you escape the UK remember to only visit animal friendly attractions.

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