New facility offers special care for baited bears
It currently provides veterinary care and a safe haven for 22 bears formerly used for baiting.
Bear baiting is a savage blood sport in which dogs are set upon a tethered and defenceless bear.
Bullfighting: Your chance to say 'enough'
The vast number of signatures means the Catalonian Parliament must vote soon on whether to do as the people ask, and remove an exemption that leaves the animals used in bullfights unprotected by otherwise good animal protection legislation.
Undercover bear baiting footage reveals corruption
Disturbing footage taken in July by WSPA member society the Bioresource Research Centre (BRC) has proven that bear baiting events are taking place in Punjab and resulted in the investigation of wildlife officials for corruption.
Local networking saves bears from cruel contest
WSPA and PBRC’s local networking programme enabled them to enlist support against the powerful landlords who arranged the event.
‘Caracas Declaration’ unites anti-bullfighting efforts
The third International Anti-Bullfighting Summit saw animal welfare groups from around the world meet in Latin America for the first time, bringing fresh momentum to individual campaigns and resulting in a commitment to work together to end this cruel blood sport.
Pakistan floods ravage bear sanctuary
The recent floods have severely affected the Kund Park sanctuary, resulting in the tragic death of 20 of the 23 bears living there.
Anti- and pro-bullfighting groups go head to head in Europe
Update: As a result of last week's successful anti-bullfighting activity in the EU parliament, 95 MEPs signed the white model bull and over 1,000 parliament staff signed an anti-bullfighting petition.
Four bears saved in latest local network success
The network includes former organisers of bear baiting events – locally influential people who have been persuaded to give up this bloody sport and support our work.
Battle against bullfighting gains ground
In Colombia, a groundbreaking decision by the nation’s senate resulted in the bullfights of the famous Feria de Cali carnival being denied cultural heritage status.
Catalonian parliament edges towards bullfighting ban
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.
Three bears rescued from Pakistan floods
Three of the 23 bears that were feared dead after Kund Park was hit by severe flooding last week have been rescued.
140,000 people, 120 countries, 1 message: Ban bullfighting
Catalonia is poised to make history this week, as they vote on a decision that could result in a ban on bullfighting, and 140,000 supporters of animal welfare have signed a letter to the Members of the Catalonian Parliament telling them that they would like to see bullfighting banned.
WSPA Cheers Bullring Closure Reports
An opinion poll recently carried out found that 82 percent of Catalonian people believe that bullfights are cruel and unjustified events.
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