World Society for the Protection of Animals

Latest News

Archives:2006|2007|2008|2009|2010|2011|2012|2013|

Sep 25, 2008

World Rabies Day: Time for humane solutions

Rabies, though preventable, kills 55,000 people and countless dogs every year. Often, governments respond by shooting or poisoning dogs. On 28 September, WSPA will be raising awareness about more humane solutions.

Sep 23, 2008

First teacher training in Bangkok a success

Over 40 teachers, representing 18 schools from around Bangkok, attended WSPA’s first one-day teacher training workshop on animal welfare education.

Sep 23, 2008

Bears escape cruel ‘dancing’ destiny

Four sloth bears were rescued from a life spent ‘dancing’ by authorities in Nepal last week, acting on information provided by WSPA member society the Wildlife Trust of India.

Sep 19, 2008

Former baiter gives up last bear

WSPA member society the Bioresource Research Center of Pakistan (BRC) has seen its persistence and professionalism pay off again this month, as a former bear baiter gave his last remaining bear the chance of a better life at the Kund Park sanctuary.

Sep 8, 2008

Emergency help for Bihar’s stranded communities

WSPA Asia’s disaster assessment and response team is on the ground in the flood-stricken Bihar region of India, with further specialist veterinary help and medicine on its way.

Sep 5, 2008

Colombia moves closer to making animals matter

Colombia's Ministry of Environment has publicly backed a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, taking this initiative one step closer to official endorsement by the Colombian government.

Sep 1, 2008

Tanzania’s first lady launches animal welfare stories

An story anthology to help children learn about animal welfare was launched by the Hon Mrs Salma Kikwete, first lady of Tanzania, and 200 enthusiastic young readers.

Sep 1, 2008

Japan Dolphin Day: a spotlight on large-scale suffering

On Wednesday 3rd September, WSPA and other peaceful protesters will draw attention to secretive and violent hunts that take place in Japanese waters.

Aug 26, 2008

First steps towards health for Cambodian ponies

The doors to the first ever mobile clinic for working horses in Cambodia have opened, after six months of preparation and training by WSPA and the Cambodian Pony Welfare Organisation.

Aug 19, 2008

Blind bears start new lives in world’s largest bear sanctuary

Two blind bears that spent their lives in tiny, rusting cages found new homes in the woodland enclosures of the world’s biggest bear sanctuary last week, funded by WSPA.

Stop the cruelty

A gift from you can help end bear farming

An Asiatic black bear caged for its bile in a bear farm

Share:
Find us on: