World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA): the latest news on animal welfare and animal cruelty issues

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Join WSPA's Animal Rescue Team and help change lives in 2010

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Israel stalls vote on fur ban again

The 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.

Animals Matter to Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell has pledged support for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and its campaign for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare.

A Hatian girl and her puppy stand by the mobile clinic provided by ARCH. Veterinarians treated more than 100 animals that day.

ARCH pledges $1.1M for long-term animal relief efforts in Haiti

Today, the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) announced a $1.1 million agreement with the Haitian government aimed at improving animal welfare and repairing the country’s damaged veterinary capacity.

Killer whale performing with trainers at the Miami Seaquarium, Florida, USA

WSPA 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.

This Norwegian whaling ship, with a minke butchered on deck, represents a dying but defiant industry

No to damaging whaling deals

WSPA prepares for a special make-or-break meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC).

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It's time to ban exotic 'pets' in Ontario

Send a letter to the government now. Use your voice to help animals.

Ban exotic 'pets' - like tigers - in Ontario

©WSPA 2009 | The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is the world’s largest alliance of animal welfare organizations. Through partnership with hundreds of member societies we strive to create a world where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty ends. We bring about change at both grassroots and governmental levels, to benefit animals. We support and develop high profile campaigns, scientifically-backed projects and innovative education initiatives. With our member societies, governments and international agencies, we also provide disaster relief to animals.

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