MEDIA COVERAGE |
The World Animal Day initiative has now become an international success story for the animals. Press coverage of this annual event is now so immense around the world that it's become physically impossible for us to include weblinks to all the news articles and/or pdf files of published articles.
For this reason, from now on, we will only include media articles if they are sent to us when accompanied by event reports and images for publication in the Roundup of World Animal Day Events.
Thank you also to all you wonderful 'Bloggers' who highlight World Animal Day on your blogs. We are extremely grateful to you for helping us get World Animal Day 'out there'!
 Our thanks also goes to everyone who places footage of events on YouTube each year. For your interest, you can click on the icon to view a selection of online video records of World Animal Day events.
Below you will find links to media articles from 2010 and, at the bottom of the page, you will find a link to a Press Archive.
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| AUSTRALIA |
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Australian Veterinary Association - 01 October 2010
Issued a Press Release call for Australians to give their pets some extra pampering on World Animal Day. View here |
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Goldcoast.com - 02 October 2010
Yana Dolma from the Arya Tara Gold Coast Buddhist Centre sent healing and calming
wishes on the cats and dogs of the Animal Welfare League. View here
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Newcastle Herald - 25 September 2010
World Animal Day celebrated as part of the Matarra Festival |
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North Shaw Times - 21 October 2010
Article highlighting
Figtree Veterinary Clinic's Annual Festival. View here
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| AZERBAIJAN |
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Trend News - 04 October 2010
article highlighting the celebrations in Azerbaijan for World Bird Watching Day and World Animal Day. View here |
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| BAHAMAS |
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The Bahamas Weekly - 30 September 2010
Article encouraging participation in World Animal Day. View here |
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| BELARUS |
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Belarusian Telegraph Agency - 18 August 2010
Check out the wonderful pictures in this article about the event held in Minsk. View here |
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| BORNEO |
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The Borneo Post - 04 October 2010
Highlighted the celebrations held at The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. view here |
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| CAMEROON |
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Something Useful Magazine - 22 November 2010
Foundation for Animal Welfare Cameroon celebrate World Animal Day |
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| CANADA |
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Montreal News - 29 September 2010
Promoting the March for World Animal Day held on 02 October 2010. View here
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Edmonton Examiner - 28 September 2010
Promoting the event held at The Edmonton Valley Zoo. View here |
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Toronto Observer - 14 October 2010
To celebrate, Toronto zoo teamed up with National Geographic Kids (magazin) in an event which focused on promoting children's awareness of the environment and animals. |
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Windsor Star - 25 September 2010
Promoting a walk for the animals to urge the Government to tighted up and Animal Welfare Laws. View here |
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Windsor Star - 03 October 2010
Highlighted a walk for the animals to urge the Government to tighted up and Animal Welfare Laws. View here |
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| CHINA |
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China Daily - 04 October 2010
Article showcasing the work of Luck Cats NGO in Beijing. View here |
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The China Post - 03 September 2010
Featured an article about a promotional video shot by Super Basketball League players to highlight Animal Welfare issues in Taipei - which was to be launched on World Animal day. View here
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| COSTA RICA |
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La Prensa Libre - 4 October 2010
Animal welfare organisations and friends (human and animal), march together for animal welfare. |
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| COLOMBIA |
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The Latin American Tribune - Bogota - 06 October 2010
Article highlighting a 5,000 strong march through Bogota to comemmorate World Animal Day. View here |
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Cartago Opina - 9 October 2010
To celebrate World Animal Day animal welfare supporters and their pets marched to promote kindness to animals. |
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| CYPRUS |
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Famagusta Gazette - 02 October 2010
Article promoting Argos Animal Sanctuary's 'Help to feed us too" campaign. View here
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The Cyprus Mail - 10 October 2010
Article about the Animal Blessing that took place in St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Nicosia. View here |
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The Cyprus Times - 03 October 2010
Highlighting The Cyprus Society for the Protection of Animals (CSPCA) call for awareness ahead of World Animal Day. View here
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| GERMANY |
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Boulevard Baden - 12 August 2010
World Animal Day article in German. View here |
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Lifetime-Kreuznach.de - 20 October 2010
World Animal Day article in German. View here |
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Meeresakrobaten.de - 04 October 2010
World Animal Day article in German. View here
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Statement from Mr Heinz Paula of the Social Democratic Party - 02 October 2010
View statement here |
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Tierschutzbund - 18 August 2010
For this year's World Animal Day, the German Animal Defense League urged more support for animals - "Save the Shelters!" |
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Tierschutzbund Youth Group - October 2010
Renowned Animal Welfare groups's call to action for their Youth Group. View here |
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Tierversuchsgegner Berlin und Brandenburg e.V. - 30 September 2010
View their press release in German here. The second part of the press release can be seen here |
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Vegafon.de - 03 October 2010
World Animal Day article in German. View here
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Vier-Pfoten - 04 October 2010
View their press release in German for World Animal Day here |
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Wochenanzeiger-Herford.de - 04 October 2010
World Animal Day article in German. View here
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Zentralverband Zoologischer Fachbetriebe Deutschlands e.V. (ZZF) - 16 September 2010
View their press release in German here |
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| GREECE |
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The Athens Times - 05 October 2010
Highlighting a March to raise public awareness of
animal abuse in the capital and elsewhere in
Greece, held on World Animal Day. View here |
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| INDIA |
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The Hindu - 04 October 2010
Article highlighting World Animal Day. View here |
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| KENYA |
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Nairobi Star - 5 October 2010
Africa Network for Animal Welfare highlight animal welfare issues. |
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| LEBANON |
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Outlook, American University of Beirut - 04 October 2010
Article in the University magazine about the events on campus to promote awareness of animal welfare. View here |
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The Daily Star - 04 October 2010
Animals Lebanon gathered activists from
across the country to
plant 1,000 trees as part of
Lebanon’s celebrations of World
Animals Day. They coordinated the
ceremony in a bid to highlight the
plight of forests which once teemed
with wildlife. View here |
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| MALAYSIA |
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New Straits Times - 23 August 2010
To mark World Animal Day 2010, animal sanctuary Furry Friends Farm is rallying the country to urge the government to revise the Animal Act 1953. |
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The Star Malaysia - 3rd October 2010
World Animal Day Carnival raises funds for bigger shelter. |
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| MEXICO |
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Banderas News - 24 September 2010
Promoting Pet Heaven's World Animal Day event. View here |
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| NEPAL |
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My Sinchew.com - 4 October 2010
Highlighting the campaign to ban 'blood bricks', by Animal Nepal. View here
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Nepalnews.com - 03 October 2010
Promoting the Animal Nepal 'Walk 4 Animals'. View here |
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Republica - Kathmandu - 05 October 2010
Highlighted the Walkathon to mark World Animal Day held by Animal Nepal. View article here |
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Himalayan Times - Nepal - 04 October 2010
Animal Nepal celebrate World Animal Day with a Walkathon from Patan to Kathmandu.
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Press Release Animal Nepal - October 2010
Animal Nepal celebrate World Animal Day with Walkathon from Patan to Kathmandu. View here |
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| NETHERLANDS |
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The Daily Herald - 01 October 2010
Article promoting World Animal Day. View here |
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| NEW ZEALAND |
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Horsetalk.NZ - 30 August 2010
Highlighting an Animal Blessing held in Austria to celebrate World Animal Day. View here |
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| PAKISTAN |
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Associated Press of Pakistan - 04 October 2010
Article in which Prime Minister Syed Raza Gilani highlighted World Animal Day and encouraged steps for the well being of animals. View here |
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Daily Times - 05 October 2010
Sindh Tourism Minister - Shazia Marri addressed participants of the World Animal Day walk. View here
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Online - International News Network - 04 October 2010
Highlighting World Animal Day. View here |
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SAMAA News (Local) - 05 October 2010
General article about Pakistan's involvement with World Animal Day celebrations. View here |
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The Daily Pakistan Lahore – 4 October 2010
Daily Nawai-e-Waqt Lahore – 4 October 2010
Lahore Daily - 4 October 2010
Vets Care Organisation Pakistan celebrates World Animal Day, providing free veterinary care in Kot Addu district of Muzzafahgarh. |
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| PHILIPPINES |
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ABS-CBN News - 03 October 2010
Highlighted a Pet Blessing Ceremony to celebrate World Animal Day. View article here |
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ABS-CBN News - 11 October 2010
Showtime’s rocker Teddy Corpuz is in for a big surprise, when he gives a day in a life of a
bat and a frog a try! View this delightful article here
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Manilla Bulletin - 03 October 2010
Highlighting various masses, novenas, processions and traditional animal blessings that were taking place in the country. View here |
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Manilla Bulletin, Sunday - 03 October 2010
Article about the Pet Blessing held in San Juan City. View here |
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Manilla Bulletin - 05 October 2010
Celebrity dog, and pet owners grace the World Animal Day celebrations! View here |
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Manilla Bulletin - 11 October 2010
More coverage of the celebrity packed World Animal Day event. View here
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Peoples Journal - 03 October 2010
Article about the Pet Blessing that took place in Barangay Poblacion. View article here |
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PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) - 05 October 2010
Highlighting the events held by PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Soceity). View here
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Philippine Daily Inquirer (Sunday) - 03 October 2010
General article about World Animal Day. View here |
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Philippine Daily Inquirer - 08 October 2010
Article about a special screening of 'The Cove', sponsored by PWAS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society). View here |
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Philippine Daily Inquirer (Sunday) - 08 October 2010
Highlighting a pet blessing. View here |
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The Negros Chronicle - 12 October 2010
General article about World Animal Day. View here |
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The Philippine Star - 11 September 2010
Inviting entries to the PAWS art design competion. The top twenty entries were showcased at the PAWS World Animal Day event. View here |
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The Philippine Star - 02 October 2010
Article highlighting the events being organised by PAWS to mark this years' World Animal Day. View here |
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The Philippine Star - 16 October 2010
Article covering the PAWS Pet Owners Pledge ceremony that was attended by over 1400 people. View here
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| RUSSIA |
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| Ria Novotsi - 05 October 2010 |
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| SRI LANKA |
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The Sunday Observer Sri Lanka - 07 November 2010
Event for nursery school children promotes gentle handling of pets. |
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Daily Mirror - 16 October 2010
Article about Embark's communication campaign to stimulate passion for street dogs. View here |
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The Sunday Times - 03 October 2010
Article about St Francis of Assisi. View here
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The Sunday Times - 03 October 2010
Editorial about World Animal Day. View here |
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| SYRIA |
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Day Press - 13 October 2010
To mark World Animal Day, Dr. Darem Tabbaa,
Director of Animal Protection
Project (SBANA) in Syria,
announced the Syrian Brown Bear
as the animal of 2010. View here
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Global Arab Network - 13 October 2010
Also highlighted the Syrian Bear being named as the animal of 2010. View here |
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| TURKEY |
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Hurriet Daily News - 04 October 2010
Report on a petition campaign fronted by actress Tuna Arman and Fashion Designer Barbaros Sansal. View here |
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Voices Newspaper - 12 October 2010
Didim Council and Animal
Friends Association arranged for a group of students to visit Didim’s animal shelter as part of World
Animal Day.
View here |
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Cumhuriyet – 10 October 2010
Animal supporters petition for better animal welfare. |
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| UGANDA |
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Daily Monitor - 04 October 2010
Article opposing animal cruelty and highlighting the inspirational work of animal rescue centre 'The Shelter'. |
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| UKRAINE |
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The Day - 05 October 2010
Highlighted the events held in Ukraine entitled 'Zoocide is Unlawful'. View here |
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| UNITED KINGDOM (UK) |
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Animals and You - September issue
Promoted World Animal Day. View article here
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Bromley Times - 07 October 2010
Campaigners in Bromley lobby for animal alternatives |
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D For Dog - September Newsletter
D For Dog highlighted World Animal Day in their online September newsletter. View here |
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First News Childrens Newspaper - 04 October 2010
Highlighted an Animal Blessing that had taken place in Manilla on 2 October to mark World Animal Day. View here
First News Childrens Newspaper 1 - 7 October 2010
Celebrating World Animal Day at Colchester Zoo |
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Halesowen News - 19 September 2010
Highlighting a Sponsored Walk around Cannon Hill Park. View here |
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Halifax Courier - 28 September 2010
highlighting an Animal Blessing for the RSPCA. View here |
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Halifax Courier - 08 October 2010
Report on the Animal Blessing for the RSPCA. View here |
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K9 Magazine - 24 September 2010
Article encouraging participation in World Animal Day 2010. View here |
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Meetpie.com - 11 October 2010
Announced that London Zoo and the London Wetland Centre are offering agencies 10-12 per cent commission on any events booked until
12 October in recognition of World Animal Day. View here |
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Metro.co.uk - 04 October 2010
Animal Blessing services and events to celebrate our animal companions. |
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PR Newswire - 21 July 2010
Showcased the press release for WAD from Ryan O'Meara - UK Ambassador . View here |
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STV News - 04 October 2010
Blue - The Official 'Greyfriars Bobby' lookalike was promoted to Bombadier at Edinburgh Castle. View here |
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Sunday Mail - Glasgow - 12 September 2010
Promotion of 'Dog Friendly' stays at a hotel in Dumfreisshire to celebrate World Animal Day. View here |
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The Brooke Hospital for Animals - 04 October 2010
The Brooke commemorated World Animal Day by laying a wreath at the Animals In War Memorial in London. View report here |
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The Independent - 04 October 2010
Microbloggers around the world are paying a little extra attention to their favourite four-legged friends on October 4 as they celebrate World Animal Day.
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Tonic - 04 October 2010
Touching article of a couple who lived frugally and left their £1.4m fortune to three UK animal charities. View here |
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Unique Venues London - 28 September 2010
ZSL London Zoo and London Wetland Centre celebrated World Animal Day with a series of special offers for its animal friendly venues. |
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| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) |
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Alabama.com - 26 September 2010
Covered a story about Lucky the kitten to highlight World Animal Day. View article here |
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Blaze News (Internet News Site) - 14 September 2010
Article promoting some of the events organised by RARE, a global environmental organisation.
View the article here |
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Charlotte Observer - 10 October 2010
Pets and pet owners gather at Trinity Presbyterian for blessings |
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CNN.COM - 29 September 2010
Highlighted a new smartphone Application that aims to make visiting zoos, aquariums and museums more like having an adventure or playing a game. View here |
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Dearborn Press - 28 September 2010
Highlighting the Animal Blessing to be held for World Animal Day. View here |
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Dearborn Press - 05 October 2010
Reported on an Animal Blessing for World Animal Day. View here |
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Evolve Humanity - 05 October 2010
Article promoting some of the events organised by RARE, a global environmental organisation.
View the article here
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EzineMark.com - 28 September 2010
Article promoting some of the events organised by RARE, a global environmental organisation.
View the article here |
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Lake News Online - 30 September 2010
Promoting a special "Blessing of the Animals" at the Lake Church. View here |
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National Geographic - 10 September 2010
Press release about their third annual World Animal Day Celebrations. View here |
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New Jersey News Room - 28 September 2010
Article encouraging New Jerseyans to 'get evolved'. View here |
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New York Daily News - 02 October 2010
Article highlighting the numerous events being held for World Animal Week throughout New York. View here
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Orlando Sentinel - 23 September 2010
Highlighting the numerous events being held by RARE - a global environmental organisation. View here
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Pen Yan Chronicle Express - 04 October 2010
They heralded www.worldanimalday.org.uk as the 'website of the day'! View here |
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PR Newswire - 17 September 2010
Press Release highlighting RARE's World Animal Day events. From New York City to Guam to Yunnan Province and Mongolia - ads and campaigns honor and protect endangered species. View here |
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Star News Online - 08 October 2010
Highlighting The Salty Paws Festival, and other animal related days. View here |
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Sun Herald - 14 October 2010
Highlighted National Geographic Kids' 3rd annual World Animal Day celebrations. View here |
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The Murray State News - 07 October 2010
Church blesses local animals |
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The Sierra Vista Herald - 02 October 2010
Highlighting the annual Animals Blessing ceremony held to celebrate World Animal Day. View here |
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West Seattle Herald - 02 October 2010
Article highlighting an Animal Blessing that took place in Mount St. Vincent. View here (page 4) |
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PRESS ARCHIVE
Press coverage of World Animal Day in previous years |
