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30,000 animals perish as ‘cargo ship’ sinks off Lebanon

Dec 18, 2009
Nearly 30,000 animals – 10,224 sheep and 17,932 cattle – have reportedly drowned as the Panamanian-flagged ship Danny F II sank off the coast of Lebanon yesterday.

Catalonian parliament edges towards bullfighting ban

Dec 18, 2009
A citizens’ advocacy campaign in Catalonia has resulted in local politicians approving a debate on changes to the Catalan Animal Protection Law, extending it to include the bulls and horses used in bullfights.

Stories of giving: people in action for animals

Dec 14, 2009
In a year when so many were without so much, people still opened their hearts to help animals. We thought we’d share a few stories of giving that inspired us this year…

Norway’s whaling: disregarding welfare, defying logic

Dec 9, 2009
Norway’s 2010 whaling quota is their largest since choosing to defy the International Whaling Commission’s ban on commercial whaling. But as Norway increases its hunt, WSPA’s defence of whale welfare is growing.

Holiday gifts that help animals

Dec 8, 2009
This holiday season, give friends and family the gift of animal welfare with a Really Wild Gift.

Twenty years of bear care

Dec 3, 2009
Three orphaned bear cubs have been released back into the wild after spending five months at Idaho Black Bear Rehab (IBBR)’s pioneering centre.

Green light for urgent action to save threatened dogs

Dec 1, 2009
Local support means WSPA and BAWA can now begin an urgently needed rabies vaccination drive, aiming to save thousands of Bali's dogs. Find out how you can help us!

UDAW campaign reaches critical milestone

Nov 13, 2009
In a landmark decision, MPs from all four of Canada's political parties have unanimously adopted a motion which calls on the government to support (in principle) the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare.

Bali’s dogs at risk again

Nov 2, 2009
A recent outbreak of rabies on this otherwise idyllic island has seen government authorities rush headlong into a mass elimination program – except they’re focused on eliminating dogs, not rabies.

Quebec MP's bill to ease suffering on Canada's highways

Oct 28, 2009
Most Canadians have seen transport trucks filled with farm animals on Canada’s highways. What many don’t realize is what the animals must endure...

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