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Show your support for animals and sign the universal declaration on animal welfare
Raise money for animal welfare and register for the 2010 Borneo Jungle Explorer challenge
Fundraise for animal welfare with an oversea challenge
A dog roams the ruined city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Haiti’s animals thank you

Your donations made it possible for our disaster management team to act swiftly, responding within hours to the Haitian government’s request for help.

In South Korea (where WSPA has been working with member society KAWA since 2005) an estimated 2 million dogs are raised for food each year

China to ban eating cats and dogs?

Following 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.

Helen Browning, a British pig farmer, produces pork products to a high welfare standard at her Eastbrook Farm near Swindon, Wiltshire

Humane food choices

Did 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?

The immense destruction has hit both Haiti's people and animals hard

Haitian government requests WSPA aid

In 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.

India, 2009: the last remaining dancing bears need our help

So nearly the last dance

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 …

One of the nine pioneering bonobos to be released in a safe forest area. They were soon joined by a tenth group member, when Etumbe gave birth soon after arriving

Celebrating real change for animals in 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.