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A group of speakers standing together inside the UK Parliament after the “Protecting Pets in Domestic Abuse” event. They are holding signs with messages including “Protect animals. Protect people.” and “Coercive control. Ask about animals.”

Protecting Pets in Domestic Abuse: Voices for Change at Parliament

22.10.25 On 21 October, Naturewatch Foundation, alongside Ruby’s Law and the All-party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG), hosted a ...

A dead pigeon led on the concrete with a green and wooden catapult draped over it's body.

Target Crime, not Wildlife: Ask the policing minister to take action now.

16.10.25 Warning: This blog contains potentially upsetting imagery. Across the UK, a shocking trend continues unabated. Innocent animals – birds, ...

Volunteers from Townsville Against Live Exports (TALE) hosting a stall for World Animal Day on October 4.

100 Years of World Animal Day: A Global Celebration

14.10.25 This October 4, the world came together in celebration of animals everywhere. People of all ages and backgrounds united ...

A person in a blue jacket and gloves is crouching down and reaching into a terrarium labeled "22", which is surrounded by other terrariums. The enclosure features soil, rocks, a water dish and reptiles.

The biggest exotic animal cruelty case in RSPCA history

10.10.25 OPERATION HERALD Photo (top) credit: RSPCA A key member of an exotic animal trading business was sentenced this week ...

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 ...

Why I Believe Police Training is Crucial for Tackling Wildlife Crime in England and Wales

06.10.25 Wildlife crime investigation should be a top priority for police in England and Wales. However, the demands on police ...

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 ...