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Blind donkey

Around the world today, hundreds of thousands of horses and donkeys live and are forced to work in very difficult conditions. Despite our reliance on these animals, many are abused, overworked and malnourished. Read More

Captive Dolphin

NZ Government committed to banning captive dolphin facilities

The New Zealand Government does not support keeping dolphins in captivity and is committed to changing the country’s legislation to ban dolphinariums.

Captive Asian Elephant

Aucklanders urged to stop elephant plan

Aucklanders need to stand up and say no to Auckland Zoo’s plans to establish a breeding herd of elephants.

Go Bananas

Going Bananas for Orangutans

WSPA supporters are being asked to ‘Go Bananas’ this World Animal Week to help rescue and rehabilitate Borneo’s endangered orangutans.

two dogs taken to a SLAWS clinic in Sierra Leone

Celebrate dad this Father’s Day with a gift to man’s best friend

We all know that Dads are difficult to buy for. So this Father’s Day, why not celebrate your Dad with a simple gift that will change a life?

Three surviving bears rescued from Pakistan floods

BRC staff launched heroic rescues over the weekend, saving three of the 23 bears that were feared dead as Kund Park was submerged in the floods last week.

The bloody reality of a bullfight

Catalonia makes history by banning bullfights

Today’s vote to ban bullfighting in Catalonia is a momentous victory for the global animal welfare movement and marks a clear shift in attitudes towards cruel ‘sports’.


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