How to get involved early with World Animal Day 2024!
10th May 2024
Now that we’ve decided on our theme, “The world is their home too”, we can start the planning process and that means you can get involved now! Plan an event!... Read more
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Get creative this summer with our World Animal Day mug competition!
1st May 2024
Our World Animal Day mug competition is back for 2024! World Animal Day 2024 might still seem far away but we’re already planning, and this year we wanted to kick... Read more
World Animal Day 2024: The world is their home too!
6th March 2024
Do you remember how "Great or small, love them all" was the theme for World Animal Day 2023? Well, for 2024, we turned to you again for inspiration. Thank you... Read more
The Effects of Light Pollution
27th February 2024
Many people are not aware of the negative consequences of the strongly increasing light pollution, both for animals and humans. Presumably, not many people have even thought about this topic,... Read more
GREAT OR SMALL, YOU LOVED THEM ALL ON WORLD ANIMAL DAY 2023!
24th October 2023
World Animal Day is the only day of the year that’s dedicated to all animals. From the tiniest tadpole to the biggest blue whale, we want to make sure that... Read more
Overfishing
23rd October 2023
Overfishing, Conservation, Sustainability, and Farmed Fish: A Comprehensive Overview The challenges of overfishing and other fishing-related environmental issues have been a persistent concern, and the role of government intervention in... Read more
Protecting wildlife from harmful tourist activities.
17th October 2023
‘World-first’ legislation passes in the UK, to protect wildlife from harmful tourist activities. A UK-based conservation charity has secured a huge win for animals exploited abroad for tourist activities. Save... Read more
The Māori Indigenous People Request the United Nations to Give Whales Personhood. Can you help them?
3rd October 2023
Corporations Have Personhood - Why Not Whales? Personhood gives global legal protection. During the UN Climate Week in NYC, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) marked a historic moment as the indigenous... Read more
It’s World Animal Day!
3rd October 2023
Happy World Animal Day! Today, we celebrate the diversity of the animal kingdom and reflect on the importance of animal welfare around the world. This year's theme is "Great or... Read more
Sea Turtle Conservation project – Ahangama, Sri Lanka
2nd October 2023
Insight Resort Ahangama, is a holiday resort situated south of Sri Lanka surrounded by the Indian Ocean. As a tropical country, the ocean around Sri Lanka has many different types... Read more
African Elephant Scholarship – An Opportunity to Help Protect Elephants and Wildlife
29th September 2023
Mara Elephant Project is a conservation organization based in Kenya whose mission is to protect elephants and their habitats across the greater Mara ecosystem. Last year they announced a new... Read more
Celebrating World Animal Day: The Advantages of MPS Medical Pet Shirts for Animal Welfare and Stress Reduction
28th September 2023
World Animal Day, celebrated on October 4th, provides an ideal opportunity to highlight the importance of promoting animal welfare. One significant advancement in veterinary care that contributes to animal well-being... Read more
The tradition of elephant domestication in Thailand
20th September 2023
Domestication of elephants has a long tradition in Thailand. For centuries, elephants have played an important role in Thai history and economy as war elephants, means of transport, working animals... Read more
World Animal Day Mug Competition Winner for 2023!
19th September 2023
We are delighted to announce the winner of Naturewatch Foundation's 2023 World Animal Day ‘Design a Mug’ competition! With over 160 amazing entries judging was extremely difficult. However, after careful... Read more
Three World Animal Day grant winners are announced!
30th August 2023
Charities everywhere are feeling the pinch that results from global prices rises. As many not-for-profit animal welfare organisations depend entirely on supporter donations, Naturewatch Foundation trustees decided that the 2023... Read more
Let’s talk about compassion fatigue
21st August 2023
Let’s have a conversation about an important topic that can be neglected amongst those that work in animal welfare. When we care for animals and when we have so much... Read more