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Thousands of horses to benefit from new clinic
WSPA and member society Fundacion el Refugio Animal have opened a clinic to help the overloaded and overworked horses of Colombia’s capital Bogotá.

First steps towards health for Cambodian ponies
Cambodia’s 30,000 working horses and ponies are mainly owned by farmers and used to pull carts. The project includes plans to work with the agriculture university to ensure that CPWO can provide practical training and experience for more Cambodian veterinary students.

Join the campaign against horse fighting
The horses used in the fights – some of which are televised – are goaded into uncharacteristic aggression, forced into close proximity in an arena and taunted with the scent of a young mare nearby. Some fights even appear to have official sanction, with local authorities offering prize money.

Emergency help for Gaza's vital working animals
While we currently believe the primary animal welfare need to be the treatment of working animals, vets working with PWLS will also administer first aid to injured dogs and cats that are presented to them.

Worst Spanish company stopped from transporting horses
The Spanish company with the worst record for breaking transport regulations is no longer transporting horses after authorization for five of its vehicles was withdrawn and ten others were stopped and fined by the authorities.

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.

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.

Animals Matter campaign goes from strength to strength
You can be a powerful advocate for animals too – please sign up to the Animals Matter campaign and encourage friends and family to join you.

Landmark animal aid bound for Cuba
Cuban economists estimate the effect of the hurricanes has put the country’s development back 18 years. This is the first time an animal welfare organization has been allowed to conduct a disaster assessment in the country.

Petition power: Handle with Care welcomed by EU
Speaking at the handover of 152,557 signatures – collected by the Handle with Care coalition, headed by WSPA – the Commissioner said she shares the view of the petitioners that the implementation of legislation on animal transport is a priority.

Situation critical for Gaza's animals
The vets’ findings mirrored the anticipated acute animal first aid needs, with conflict-related injuries and wounds and lack of food and water causing the greatest and most immediate suffering.

Campaign to end bullfighting in Catalonia gathers momentum
Ricky Gervais has added his voice to the anti-bullfighting campaign as the world waits for Catalonia’s vote on a bullfighting ban.

European Commission acknowledges need to handle with care
The European Commission has publicly responded to the WSPA-led Handle with Care coalition’s demands for better enforcement of existing EU legislation on animal transportation and – in the longer term – a complete end to long distance transport.