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Animal welfare information for travellers

Posted in Circus, zoo and rodeo, Native, wild and feral animals, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , on March 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is spotlighting its information on how to be a compassionate traveller following reports from the USA about a kangaroo being made to ‘box as part of an ‘Australian’ show sponsored by Vegemite owners Kraft.
The red kangaroo was being made to ‘box‘ with a man dressed as [...]

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Whale protection reaching a critical point

Posted in Humane Society International, News/media, Sea mammals, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , , , on March 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is going on the offensive over commercial whaling. It reports that it will be fighting this week to save the ban on commercial whaling at a ‘make or break’ meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Florida.
The meeting has been called to discuss the future [...]

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WSPA condemns SeaWorld

Posted in Campaigns, Sea mammals, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , on February 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has condemned SeaWorld after reports of a killer whale killing its trainer. WSPA says the death reveals the serious welfare risk to both people and animals that comes from using animals for the sake of entertainment. WSPA is urging people not to visit marine mammals in [...]

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Reports from animal welfare emergency teams in Haiti

Posted in Campaigns, Environment, Humane Society International, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

International animal welfare groups have been working hard to help animals in Haiti following the earthquake that hit in January 2010. Their reports are linked to below.
WSPA>
Humane Society International Australia>
International Fund for Animal Welfare, Asia Pacific>

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Two more countries back universal declaration on animal welfare

Posted in Campaigns, Law, Policy and regulation, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

WSPA reports that Bolivia and Nicaragua have announced full governmental support for the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare. There are now 37 countries that support the declaration, including the entire European Union.
Once endorsed at the United Nations, a Declaration will constitute the biggest single step forward for animal protection worldwide.
Read the full [...]

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Help build a sanctuary for bears in Pakistan

Posted in Campaigns, Native, wild and feral animals, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , , on January 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

WSPA Australia and New Zealand is calling for help in building a sanctuary for bears in Pakistan. Recent campaign successes in the Subcontinent have lead to a number of bears needing a good home.
As WSPA notes ‘we have been making great progress in rescuing baiting bears and really believe the end is in sight. The [...]

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Earthquake in Haiti: Preparing to respond

Posted in News/media, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , on January 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Since the devastating earthquake hit Haiti, WSPA’s Disaster Team has been working hard to monitor the situation and assess what WSPA can do for the animals. The toll that this earthquake will take on the people of Haiti is enormous, and WSPA is poised to work alongside the humanitarian aid groups to help the animals [...]

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Christmas Eve success bodes well for Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare

Posted in Law, News/media, Policy and regulation, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , , on January 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

On 24 December, the Serbian government officially announced support for the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare – a United Nations endorsed agreement to respect animals‘ welfare needs.
The government of Serbia adopted a Conclusion stating their understanding of the need to provide support for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW).
The government also [...]

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Government’s commitment to non-lethal whale research

Posted in Sea mammals, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , , on January 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has applauded the New Zealand Government’s commitment to non-lethal whale research. New Zealand is one of more than eight countries that have signed up to the Southern Ocean Research Partnership (SORP), a five year programme to undertake non-lethal whale research in the Southern Ocean.
As part of [...]

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Help stop poaching of wild bear cubs

Posted in Campaigns, Native, wild and feral animals, World Society for the Protection of Animals, tagged , on November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Poached from the wild and pining for her dead mother, a terrified bear cub is locked in a tiny metal cage. She is then transported long distances in baking heat to be sold on the black market. Not yet weaned, she yelps all the way with no water to quench her thirst.
Margaret West, WSPA Oceania’s [...]

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