Mar 11, 2010Israel stalls vote on fur ban again: Keep the pressure onThe controversial vote on banning fur is attracting more attention, and the vote has been postponed while the pro fur lobby makes false claims. Follow the arguments here.
Mar 1, 2010WSPA condemns SeaWorld.A killer whale has killed its trainer revealing the serious welfare risk to both people and animals for the sake of entertainment. WSPA urges you not to visit marine mammals in captivity and instead help them flourish in the wild.
Feb 25, 2010No to damaging whaling dealsWSPA prepares for a special make-or-break meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC).
Feb 17, 2010Saving strays in Sierra LeoneMark Whitfield, a British paramedic and mechanic is taking a mobile clinic to Sierra Leone to save stray dogs from a life of cruelty and neglect.
Feb 11, 2010Dr Gus Thornton, a former WSPA president, has died following a long illnessHe grew up and went to veterinary school in Oklahoma, USA. Through his work for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA), he helped WSPA set up its first office and later served two years as WSPA President.
Feb 5, 2010Bravo! Latin American nations back animalsWith the exciting news that Bolivia and Nicaragua are supporting a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, we hope to see enthusiasm for this initiative snowball in the region, marking real change for animals.
Feb 4, 2010Thank you for helping us to help HaitiansOur disaster management team were able to act swiftly, responding to the Haitian government’s request for our help within hours of our receiving an official invitation.
Jan 29, 2010ARCH in action: images of relief effortThe Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti, a join initiative led by WSPA and IFAW, has been working hard to protect Haiti’s vulnerable animals. Click through for a slideshow of their efforts so far.
Jan 27, 2010Animal aid reaches HaitiWSPA and the ARCH team arrived in Haiti over the weekend, to aid animals affected by the devastating earthquake.
Jan 21, 2010Haitian government requests WSPA aidIn 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.
