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Raising Awareness of Dogs Injured in the commission of Wildlife Crime

25.11.25 The story behind Operation Major Operation Major was born out of an incident of barbaric animal abuse, pain, and ...

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Our Pet Rescue Grant Winners 2025 change the lives of 52 dogs, cats and rabbits – thanks to you!

24.11,25 Because of your kindness, 52 animals rescued from cruelty and neglect have been given a second chance. In April, ...

TikTok Fame, Scientific Shift: Why one small charity’s moment could mark the decline of animal testing in the UK

19.11.25 Last week’s UK government release of its long-awaited strategy to phase out animal testing has received a largely warm ...

A brown and white bulldog with a wrinkled face and obviously protruding teeth looks up at the camera.

Naturewatch Foundation proud to support new IHA tool designed to end irresponsible dog breeding

18.11.25 Today, we’re excited to celebrate the start of a breeding revolution for dogs with the release of the Innate ...

Swans on lake. the lake is surrounded by woodland. The scene is peaceful.

A New Force for Wildlife Protection: Target Crime Not Wildlife Coalition Formed

18.11.2025 We are proud to announce the formation of a powerful new partnership between Naturewatch Foundation, Greenwich Wildlife Network, Swan ...

Has the UK government called time on animal testing?

12.11.25 Yesterday, the UK government published its strategy for phasing out animal testing. It’s ambitious, there are specific, dated targets, ...

Two women smile outdoors, wearing protective yellow coverings. They’re standing in front of colourful doghouses enclosed by mesh fencing. A sign behind them reads “Naturewatch Foundation: Advancing Animal Welfare.”

Visiting ‘Naturewatch Street’ in Brody, Ukraine: A closer look at the Step animal shelter

10.11.25 As Naturewatch Foundation’s Ukraine-based campaign coordinator, I visited the Step Shelter in Brody, western Ukraine, in October 2025 to ...

A woman bundled in winter clothing walks a golden retriever at night in a snowy park.

Supporting Safer Winter Walks for Women and Their Dogs

06.11.25 As the nights draw in, many dogs are missing out on vital exercise – and it’s not because their ...

Two sleeping newborn golden retriever puppies lie snuggled together on a soft grey blanket.

Carmarthenshire Council reviews dog breeding licensing in Wales’ “puppy farm capital”

30.10.25 Following a review of dog breeding licensing in Carmarthenshire, often described as Wales’ puppy farming capital, the County Council ...

Jim, Sarah, Mark and Alice from Naturewatch Foundation stand together in the UK Parliament holding large purple paw-print signs reading “Protect Animals. Protect People.” and “#BreakingTheLink.”

October: Domestic Abuse Awareness Month- Protect Animals. Protect People.

30.10.25 Each October, we pause to recognise Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, a time to reflect, to raise voices, and to ...

Mark stands at a speakers podium. The background shows a poster about protecting animals and people, as well as the Hellenic Policy and Zero Stray Pawject logos.

Zero to Hero: Police Training Across Greece for Safer Communities and Protected Animals

29.10.25 We were honoured to take part as expert presenters during four days of intensive police training, organised by the ...

Years of cruelty, barely any progress: UK Government remains stagnant as stats released

23.10.25 Released today, the annual statistics of scientific procedures performed on living animals reveal the disappointing ‘phaseout’ of animals used ...