http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/animals_perish_cargo_ship_sinks_lebanon.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/animals_perish_cargo_ship_sinks_lebanon.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/cattle156_tcm9-10520.gifNearly 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.]]>18 December 20091261149600http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/catalonia_edges_towards_bullfighting_ban.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/catalonia_edges_towards_bullfighting_ban.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/156catalonia_bullfighting_tcm9-8961.jpgA 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...]]>18 December 20091261130940http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/Celebrating_real_change_for_animals_in_2009.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/Celebrating_real_change_for_animals_in_2009.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/released_bonobo_150_tcm9-10597.jpgThank 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.]]>23 December 20091261564200http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/decision_on_chicken_welfare.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/decision_on_chicken_welfare.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/packed%20chickens%20small_tcm9-8862.jpgThe Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has just announced new regulations for broiler (meat) chickens in the UK. ]]>16 December 20091260978540http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/create_fur_free_future.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/create_fur_free_future.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/fox_norway_fur_farm_150_tcm9-10388.jpgWith 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.]]>17 December 20091261039140http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/noseband_protectors_needed.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/noseband_protectors_needed.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/Donkey_noseband_newsitem_tcm9-10390.jpgGet sewing for WSPA and you can make a lasting difference for working horses and donkeys in need.]]>15 December 20091260896580http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/nearly_the_last_dance.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2009/nearly_the_last_dance.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/Dancing%20bear%20face%20150_tcm9-10575.jpgDespite 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...]]>22 December 20091261481460http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/Animal_aid_reaches_Haiti.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/Animal_aid_reaches_Haiti.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/TSarchHaitiEarthquake30_tcm9-11040.jpgWSPA and the ARCH team arrived in Haiti over the weekend, to aid animals affected by the devastating earthquake.]]>26 January 20101264543200http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/ARCH_in_action.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/ARCH_in_action.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/haiti_web1_intro_small_tcm9-11112.jpgThe Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti, a joint initiative led by WSPA and IFAW, has been working hard to protect Haiti’s vulnerable animals. Click through for a photo slideshow of their efforts so far...]]>29 January 20101264765140http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/China_to_ban_eating_cats_and_dogs.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/China_to_ban_eating_cats_and_dogs.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/puppies%20(c)%20KAWA%20small_tcm9-11113.jpgFollowing recent reports in the UK press, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) welcomes news that China is considering a ban on consumption of dog and cat meat. ]]>29 January 20101264780800http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/Global_dog_ownership_exploding_but_is_Britain_fit_to_lead.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/Global_dog_ownership_exploding_but_is_Britain_fit_to_lead.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/sharpei%20small_tcm9-10876.jpgAn independent report commissioned by the Kennel Club and WSPA member society the Dogs Trust has found that current UK dog-breeding practices raise serious welfare concerns. ]]>14 January 20101263502680http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/Haitis_animals_thank_you.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/Haitis_animals_thank_you.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/Roaming%20Dog%20in%20City%20small_tcm9-11173.jpgYour donations made it possible for our disaster management team to act swiftly, responding within hours to the Haitian government’s request for help.]]>03 February 20101265217180http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/Help_the_animal_victims_of_Haiti.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/Help_the_animal_victims_of_Haiti.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/Haiti_156x81_tcm9-10924.jpgTogether, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) will be working on the ground to help the animals in Haiti.]]>15 January 20101263578340http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/humane_food.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/humane_food.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/happy%20pigs%20small_tcm9-11057.jpgDid you know that making small changes in your diet can not only have benefits for animal welfare and your health, but also reduce your carbon footprint?]]>27 January 20101264605900http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/WSPA_aid_requested_by_Haitian_government.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2010/WSPA_aid_requested_by_Haitian_government.aspxhttp://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/156haiti_disaster_tcm9-10990.jpgIn the aftermath of the worst natural disaster in recent history, the Haitian government has asked WSPA to lead a team of experts to provide aid to stricken animals.]]>21 January 20101264072440