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World Animal Day Media Centre
World Animal Day - a special opportunity for everyone who cares about animals
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Our Patron - Anneka Svenska |
Thank you!Thank you for your interest in World Animal Day.
You can find information about the World Animal Day campaign in sections below. We are always happy to work with the media to help increase our reach – please do contact us! For further information please contact: Claire Brazington, Communications Coordinator
[email protected] - +44 (0)1242 252871
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ABOUT WORLD ANIMAL DAY
| A GLOBAL MOVEMENT & CAMPAIGN WITH A MISSION TO RAISE THE STATUS OF ANIMALS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE WELFARE STANDARDS AROUND THE GLOBE Government departments, city authorities, animal welfare organisations, celebrities, community groups, youth and children’s clubs, businesses and individuals organise a huge variety of inspiring events that embrace all animals and the unique concerns of each, in every country. It’s something that everyone can join in with regardless of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. World Animal Day belongs to everyone! Events draw attention to animal issues and makes them front page news around the globe – a vital catalyst for change. Through increased awareness and education, the World will become a fairer place for animals. Key Facts
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Latest Press Releases
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF WORLD ANIMAL DAY In 1929 World Animal Day was first celebrated on October 4. Contemporary German author and publisher Heinrich Zimmermann set out to create an annual event to raise awareness for the welfare of animals. In 2003 Naturewatch Foundation... Stay up to date with the latest World Animal Day news and press releases |
Logo
WORLD ANIMAL DAY LOGO The World Animal Day logo is the official trademark of the World Animal Day campaign. It is trademarked by Naturewatch Foundation Please read the guidelines for use of the logo |
Resources
SUPPORTING WORLD ANIMAL DAY The Resources page provides access to official World Animal Day content and tools for supporters. Included are template banners, adverts and press releases, alongside official images and videos. |
Celebrity Support
CELEBRITIES SUPPORT WORLD ANIMAL DAY Each year celebrities from across the globe support World Animal Day. Amongst them are our patron Anneka Svenska, actress Stefanie Powers, vet Pete Wedderburn, Jilly Cooper, Twiggy, Brian Blessed, Mel C, Dave Spikey, Karen Mok & comedian Ali Baba |
Naturewatch Foundation
CHARITY BEHIND WORLD ANIMAL DAY & GRANT Naturewatch Foundation (1039679) is an animal welfare charity founded in 1991. It is committed to the ongoing development of World Animal Day and distributes a World Animal Day Grant that active ambassadors can apply for to develop specific animal welfare projects. |
History
WORLD ANIMAL DAY SINCE 1929 in 1929, October 4 (the feast day of Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals) saw the very first World Animal Day Event organised by German writer and publisher Heinrich Zimmermann. Naturewatch took on the mantle in 2003 |
Official World Animal Day Images & Videos
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