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Our CEO Sarah Carr, Hope Rescue's Vanessa Waddon and campaign manager Natalie Harney, stood outside Welsh Parliament underneath a sign that says 'Senedd Cymru'.

Hope Rescue’s Vanessa Waddon honoured with Naturewatch Foundation’s second Challenge Coin

09.10.25 At Naturewatch Foundation, we are proud to celebrate individuals whose compassion, dedication and leadership make a lasting difference to ...

4 of the stall holders all holding World Animal Day flags by their stalls. Blue Cross, Naturewatch Foundation, Hope Rescue and Animal Licensing Wales.

A truly special day Celebrating Animal Welfare in Wales

09.10.25 Yesterday, the Naturewatch Foundation team was at the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) for our annual Celebrating Animal Welfare in Wales ...

A group of people stand in front of a grand building holding a "World Animal Day" banner. A woman sits with a dog, creating a joyful atmosphere. L-R) Patrick Bagga, Grey2k USA Worldwide; Dr Marc Abraham OBE, APDAWG; Christina Warner, Ruby's Law; Vanessa Waddon, Hope Rescue; Dr Rowena Packer, RVC; Vanessa Barnes, APGAW; Tara Cunningham, Causeway Coast Dog Rescue; Archie the spaniel; Dr Andrea Lynch, Links Group; Natalie Harney, Naturewatch Foundation; Cara Hunter MLA

Naturewatch Foundation proud to be part of movement to improve dog welfare in Northern Ireland ahead of World Animal Day

03.10.25 This week, Natalie from our campaigns team joined campaigners, rescue workers, vets, lawyers and academics to participate in a ...

A group of people stood in front of a presentation board and pull up banner.

My first political Party Conference: A First-Timer’s Perspective

02.10.25 Attending my first Political Party Annual Conference was an experience I will not forget anytime soon. As someone who, ...

Two white rats on some sawdust in a Perspex cage.

Is this finally ‘Goodbye’ to the barbaric forced swim test?

26.09.25 The UK Government announced at the start of 2024 its intention to end the use of the barbaric forced ...

Celebrate 100 Years of World Animal Day by Donating a Dinner to Animals in Need

25.09.25 This year, World Animal Day celebrates an incredible milestone – its 100th anniversary! On October 4, animal lovers across ...

A 13-year-old girl smiling and holding her winning World Animal Day Mug. The design is a highland cow, wearing a flower crown, in a thriving meadow.

We are delighted to announce the winner of our 2025 World Animal Day ‘Design a Mug’ competition!

25.09.25 With over 130 wonderful entries from around the world, our judges had the very tricky task of choosing just ...

UK Government accepts recommendations to end exploitation of wild-caught monkeys in UK animal testing

17.09.25 Would you be shocked if I told you that the UK Government is complicit in the capture of wild ...

A baby badger walking through grass and bluebells.

Shocking Gaps in UK Wildlife Crime Enforcement – Read our report here!

11.09.25 I am excited to announce the launch of Naturewatch Foundation’s ‘Policing Wildlife Crime: Make Wildlife Count’ report – and ...

A group of women, including Naturewatch Foundation CEO Sarah Carr, photographed together for the Woman & Home Amazing Women Awards. They are dressed in bright outfits with pastel balloons around them.

Our CEO, Sarah Carr, Recognised as an Amazing Woman by Woman & Home

Image credit: Woman & Home. October 2025 Issue. 04.09.2025 Amazing Animal Welfare Wonder Award! We’re thrilled to share some wonderful ...

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