Dec 23, 2008European Commission acknowledges need to handle with careThe Commission has made a positive response to the Handle with Care campaign's demands for enforcement of animal welfare legislation during transportation.
Dec 19, 2008Kenyan animal welfare network prevents showcase of crueltyA Kenyan form of bullfighting, in which two bulls are encouraged to fight, was prevented from taking place in Nairobi by a network of animal welfare groups.
Dec 10, 2008‘Tis the season to stop whaling!WSPA and members of the Whalewatch network delivered a super-sized Christmas and New Year card to the governments of Japan, Norway and Iceland with the message: ‘tis the season to stop whaling for good!
Dec 10, 2008Award-winning film reveals truth of animal transportationA film by Handle with Care, a campaign to end the long distance transport of animals, can now add a European award to the public and political support it has won.
Dec 9, 2008Cruel pig competition loses supportThanks to WSPA supporters and member society EAST, funding has been withdrawn from a cruel weight-based competition that ends with the inhumane slaughter of hundreds of pigs every year.
Dec 5, 2008Wild returns spell success for bear rehabAn orphaned bear cub, being cared for at the WSPA-funded Idaho Black Bear Rehabilitation centre, is a symbol of the growing recognition for bear rehabiliatation work.
Dec 3, 2008Battle against bullfighting gains groundThe international campaign against bullfighting gained momentum in South America in November, with the ‘cultural’ argument for bullfighting taking a battering.
Nov 26, 2008New facility offers special care for baited bearsAn up-to-date clinic made possible by a generous supporter is now enabling staff at a WSPA-funded sanctuary in Pakistan to give rescued bears the very best care and treatment.
Nov 25, 2008Report calls for action on hidden costs of inhumane farmingA new report, 'Eating our Future: the environmental impact of industrial animal agriculture', details how factory farming contributes to environmental, economic and social crises.
Nov 24, 2008‘Ethical’ fur exposed- the case for a fur-free ChristmasA film has exposed the horrifying extent of animal suffering in Norway’s fur farms, providing a timely reminder of the true cost of fur and fur-trims for all seasonal shoppers.
