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World Society for the Protection of Animals
Universal Declaration of Animal WelfareThe future of animal welfare lies in achieving international recognition that animals matter. Agreement on the importance of an issue affects people's attitudes, and attitudes affect actions.
Who we areWSPA’s vision is of a world where animal welfare matters, and animal cruelty ends. Commercial exploitation of wildlife – intensive farming and the cruel management and killing of wild animals for food or by-products.
Animal clinicsWith so many animals in developing countries requiring veterinary attention, the need for well-equipped treatment facilities is vital. WSPA helps local partners across the world set up veterinary clinics to deliver affordable care to animals in need.
Education meets celebration in Costa RicaThe Costa Rican government considers humane education to be an essential part of its ongoing “Peace for Nature initiative, and provided activities at the event to engage the children with the animal welfare message.
The dog meat tradeThe good news is that recent South Korean opinion polls – where animal welfare is a relatively new concept – suggest that the consumption of dogs is losing popularity, especially with the younger generation.
A place of sanctuaryCaged in cramped and unnatural surroundings, with poor nutrition, the illegally-held bears endure miserable lives. Romania’s animal welfare concerns also include bears living in outdated zoos which have failed to meet EU regulations.
The life of a dancing bearMany bear cubs die from neglect and dehydration before they can be sold to Kalandars, India’s traditional dancing bear owners.
Downloads and resourcesEducating the veterinary professional about animal welfare (PDF 164KB) This 2006 article about stimulating interest in animal welfare in vets and other professionals working with animals is from the scientific journal ALTEX
VITA takes Russian stars on flight to save baby sealsA ban has been placed on the hunting of baby seals in 2008 following a wave of protests from celebrities and animal protectionists against the killing of newly-born Greenland seals.
Be fur free: a consumer guideSo high quality fur products do not indicate a lifetime of wellbeing – rather that the animal only shed its filthy, matted infant fur just before death.
Seeking an end to dog meat in South KoreaSince 2005, WSPA has been working with local member society the Korean Animal Welfare Association (KAWA) to end the cruelty and suffering involved in all stages of the dog meat trade.
FactsheetsThese factsheets should help answer your questions about WSPA. Please also refer to more detailed information in the WSPA's work section of this webite and the FAQs.
Pet careResponsible animal care is equally relevant to pet owners in wealthy countries, where pets can suffer if owners are unaware of their needs.
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