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Help WSPA build a haven for abused bears

Nov 25, 2009
Baited bears in Pakistan can’t be rescued until a new sanctuary is built. With around 70 bears still to be rescued from the cruel blood sport of bear baiting, WSPA urgently needs the support of animal lovers to raise £227,118 to pay for a new sanctuary to house rescued bears.

Critical milestone for UDAW campaign

Nov 12, 2009
In a landmark decision, MPs from all four of Canada's political parties have unanimously adopted a motion which calls on the government to support (in principle) the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare.

WSPA and RSPCA joint statement

Nov 6, 2009
Following some inaccurate media reports that WSPA has been critical of the RSPCA on the use of captive bolt guns, the RSPCA and WSPA wish to make the following statement.

Bali’s dogs at risk again

Nov 2, 2009
A recent outbreak of rabies on this otherwise idyllic island has seen government authorities rush headlong into a mass elimination programme – except they’re focussed on eliminating dogs, not rabies.

Leona Lewis: Animals Matter to me

Oct 27, 2009
Top international singer Leona Lewis is backing the World Society for the Protection of Animals in a new campaign video launched today.

WSPA protests Japan's dolphin slaughter

Oct 22, 2009
WSPA took part in a protest outside the Japanese Embassy to mark the 20,000 dolphins, porpoises and small whales killed annually by Japan.

WSPA Raffle extended closing date

Oct 16, 2009
Due to the recent postal strikes, WSPA has decided to extend the closing and draw dates for our 2009 raffle so if you haven’t taken part yet, it is not too late.

Andrew Sachs on Market Kitchen for WSPA

Oct 14, 2009
Tonight, 14th October at 7pm, actor Andrew Sachs of Coronation Street and Fawlty Towers fame, is appearing on UKTV Food to support WSPA's Pet Parties initiative to help the world's stray dogs.

World Animal Week reaches the UN

Oct 14, 2009
WSPA and governments supporting a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare have hosted meetings at United Nations headquarters. Watch a video highlighting the vital link between animal welfare and sustainable development here.

Japan’s secret dolphin slaughter exposed

Oct 12, 2009
Multi-award winning docu-drama ‘The Cove’ gets a UK-wide cinematic release on Friday 23rd October. The film exposes the brutal capture and slaughter of dolphins in Japanese ‘drive hunts’.

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