ANIMAL AID
Animal Aid is a major UK-based animal protection group that campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse and promotes a cruelty-free lifestyle. Its undercover investigations and other evidence are often used by the media, bringing these issues to public attention. Animal Aid campaigns on the whole spectrum of issues – from animal experiments to humane research, factory farming to vegetarianism, the exotic pet trade to wildlife and habitat protection. Recent initiatives have focused on experiments carried out on primates, cruelty to animals in livestock markets, the horrors of the modern sheep and poultry industries and the suffering in the exotic pet trade. The Animal Aid Education Department provides a comprehensive range of resources and services for teachers and students and a free termly education newsletter. A national network of Animal Aid school speakers offers free talks on a wide range of topics, including animal experiments, hunting and vegetarianism. Animal Aid produces campaign reports, leaflets, factsheets, educational and undercover videos – the majority of which are available without charge online. It also offers a full range of the latest cruelty-free, fair-trade products – including clothing, chocolates, wine and cosmetics – through its sales catalogue and online shop. Animal Aid actively promotes cruelty-free living – including simple, everyday steps we can all take to reduce animal suffering. The annual Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre, organised by Animal Aid, attracts a growing number of visitors from across the UK; and, periodically, larger-scale Living Without Cruelty Exhibitions are stages in the summer. www.animalaid.co.uk
ANIMALS ASIA
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ANIMALS COUNT
Animals Count is a UK political party for people and animals, established in December 2006. In 2008, 2009 and 2010 Animals Count contested elections. The organisation believe that whilst concern for animals is a mainstream priority, this is poorly reflected in the policies of most UK political parties. Often, animal protection ends up at the bottom of the political agenda, with politicians paying only lip service to animal welfare. www.animalscount.org
ANIMAL DEFENDERS INTERNATIONAL
A group of organisations, Animal Defenders International, the National Anti-Vivisection Society, and the Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research, work together globally for the protection of animals. With offices in London, Los Angeles and Bogota, they work at all levels, from undercover investigations to scientific and economic research, publication of technical reports, public education and drafting and securing legislative protection for animals. Animal rescue work is directly linked to campaigns, which include the use of animals in entertainment, and the non-animal scientific and medical research that is funded through the Lord Dowding Fund dovetails perfectly with campaigns to end animal experimentation.
ANTI-DOCKING ALLIANCE
The Anti-Docking Alliance (ADA) was formed in 2000 to press for a complete ban on non-therapeutic tail-docking in dogs (and dew claw removal by lay persons).A supplementary activity was also to maintain a list of breeders (occasional and regular) who do not dock and to provide docking and available breed health information to all seeking and breeding undocked docked breeds. Since the 2006 Animal Welfare Act and subsequent regulations came into force, ADA monitors illegal docking and associated difficulties with regulations. ADA's website exists now as a worldwide information site and continues to provide health and other relevant information on the formerly docked breeds together with appropriate worldwide news' reports. The Anti-Docking Alliance is run as an unincorporated association and involves people who have dog expertise. .ADA's contacts are worldwide with contacts in approx 36 countries. . http://anti-dockingalliance.com
THE ASSOCIATION OF LAWYERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
The Association of Lawyers for Animal Welfare (ALAW) is a charity which aims to bring together lawyers interested in animal protection law to share experience and to harness that expertise for the benefit of the animal protection community, including by securing more comprehensive and effective laws and better enforcement of existing animal protection laws. www.alaw.org.uk
BATTERSEA DOGS & CATS HOME
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is a charity that aims never to turn away a dog or cat in need of our help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we can't do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them; and we educate the public about responsible pet ownership. www.battersea.org.uk
BELLA MOSS FOUNDATION
The Bella Moss Foundation is concerned with combating the growing threat to companion animals from MRSA and other serious infections. Jill Moss started the Foundation after he pet, Bella, a 10-year-old Samoyed, died in 2004 from the effects of MRSA and pseudomonas infections following cruciate ligament surgery. When Jill found how little information there was on MRSA, she decided that no pet owner should find themselves in the same state of ignorance as she had been, and so she began the Foundation to make sure that other people could get the information they needed. The Foundation now also works with the veterinary profession. Leading veterinary clinicians and researchers help Jill make sure that accurate information is available to pet owners, and veterinary organisations are involved with the Foundation in developing programmes of professional development for vets and vet nurses.The Foundation was co-host, with the University of Liverpool, of the 1stInternational Conference on MRSA in Animals, the first UK event to bring the world´s leading authorities together to discuss how MRSA should be tackled, and Jill is a member of the Defra MRSA sub-committee that advises on government policy. The Foundation is grateful to the many publications and journalists who have supported its work, and the volunteers who have done so much to promote what the Foundation does.In particular thanks are given to Professor David Lloyd of the Royal Veterinary College who has been an important source of advice and support. www.thebellamossfoundation.com
BRITISH & IRISH ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS
BIAZA is the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums. We are the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in
BORN FREE FOUNDATION
The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity, devoted to compassionate conservation and animal welfare. Born Free takes action worldwide to protect threatened species and stop individual animal suffering. Born Free believes wildlife belongs in the wild and works to phase out zoos.
Born Free protects lions, elephants, tigers, gorillas, wolves, polar bears, dolphins, marine turtles and many more species in their natural habitat, working with local communities to help people and wildlife live together without conflict. Our high-profile campaigns change public attitudes, persuade decision-makers and get results. Every year, Born Free helps hundreds of thousands of animals worldwide. www.bornfree.org.uk
BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY
BRITISH UNION FOR THE ABOLITION OF VIVISECTION
The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) was founded in 1898 and is the world's leading organisation campaigning against animal experimentation. The BUAV is dedicated to using all peaceful means possible to end animal experiments, both nationally and internationally.We provide accurate invaluable resources for those interested in learning more about animal experimentation. Our work with parliamentarians, our corporate relationships, hard-hitting undercover investigations, political lobbying and legal expertise means that the BUAV is at the forefront of the campaign to consign animal experimentation to the history books.Through high-profile media activities, celebrity support and quality educational and information materials, the BUAV succeeds in spreading its campaign message to as wide and diverse an audience as possible. In tandem with our public campaigns, national and international legal challenges, up-to-date briefings and comprehensive scientific reports ensure the BUAV frequently sets the agenda in the animal experimentation debate.As Chair of the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments, the BUAV is at the centre of the issue across Europe, liaising with key international groups and ensuring that laboratory animals are high on the European political agenda. Working closely with the Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research, the BUAV also promotes the development and use of non-animal alternatives, research methods that achieve reliable scientific results but without causing animal suffering. www.buav.org
BRITISH VETERINARY ASSOCIATION
The BVA is the national representative body for the veterinary profession with over 11,500 members. Their main functions are
- developing and delivering policy affecting the profession
- promoting and protecting the profession in matters proposed by government and other external bodies
- provision of services to our members www.bva.co.uk
CAMPAIGN WHALE
Campaign Whale is dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises, and their environment. Campaign Whale founded the Global Whale Alliance in 2002 www.global-whale-alliance.org to fight the resumption of commercial whaling
www.campaign-whale.org
CAPTIVE ANIMALS PROTECTION SOCIETY (CAPS)
CAPS is opposed to the use of animals in entertainment and works to end their use. Since 1957 the main object has been to end the use of all animals in circuses, a campaign which is still at the forefront of their work today. CAPS other key areas of work are to end the captivity of animals in zoos and exotic pet trade as well as the use of captive wild animals in advertising and films. CAPS seeks to prevent the use and exploitation of captive and performing animals, and investigates cases of alleged cruelty against captive and performing animals. www.captiveanimals.org
CATS PROTECTION
Originally set up in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity which helps more than 230,000 cats and kittens every year through their network of over 250 volunteer-run branches, 29 adoption centres and our homing centre. www.cats.org.uk
CAVALIER CAMPAIGN
Cavalier Campaign is a campaign to reform dog breeding practices so that dogs can enjoy a healthy and long life free from the burden of genetic disease and unnatural conformations. It recognises that the dog breeding industry is currently poorly regulated with too much emphasis being placed on appearance rather than fitness, health and longevity. Cavalier Campaign aims to persuade the Government and regulatory authorities to protect dogs from this serious and previously overlooked animal welfare issues. www.cavaliercampaign.com
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE CANINE TRUST
The Central Bedfordshire Canine Trust is the premier organisation, dedicated to dogs in Central Bedfordshire and recognised by Central Bedfordshire local councils and professionals as the leading authority on ownership and welfare of dogs. It offers an unrivalled range of information, schemes, training and facilities for dogs and their owners. Founded in June 2008 in preparation for the new “Central Bedfordshire” borders & council, the trust is a registered charity promoting responsible dog ownership & responsible dog breeding. They continually aim to represent dogs and their owners at local and increasingly national level on welfare, legislative and many other issues. They provide dog training, dog registration, dog owner representation, health & welfare grants, dog related advice & information, dog owner representation, school & youth group visits. www.centralbedfordshirecaninetrust.com or call 01582 873614.
COALITION FOR MEDICAL PROGRESS
The Coalition for Medical Progress (CMP) is an alliance of organisations that share the common aim to ensure the UK continues to lead advances in human and animal medicine. The role of CMP is to help explain the case for medical progress and the benefits brought about by animal research. www.medicalprogress.org
COMPANION ANIMAL WELFARE COUNCIL
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COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING
Compassion in World Farming was founded over 40 years ago in 1967 by a British farmer who became horrified by the development of modern, intensive factory farming. Today CIWF campaign peacefully to end all cruel factory farming practices believing that the biggest cause of cruelty on the planet deserves a focused, specialised approach which is why they only work on farm animal welfare. www.ciwf.org.uk
CONSERVATIVES AGAINST FOX HUNTING
Conservatives Against Fox Hunting established by a Conservative Association Chairman and represents those who are against the repeal of the Hunting Act 2004 which bans hunting with hounds. They state that 75% of the population of the
DOG RESCUE FEDERATION
The Dog Rescue Federation is made up of voluntary, not for profit, small rescues, registered charities and individuals from across the UK, involved in rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned dogs. www.dogrescuefederation.org
DIRECT LINE
Direct Line has provided pet insurance since 1997 and is the UK’s fastest growing pet insurer. Through our partnership businesses with the RSPCA, the SSPCA and Tesco, Direct Line is the second largest pet insurer in the UK providing pet insurance to around 250,000 pet owners. As one of the countries leading pet insurers, Direct Line is a strong supporter of animal welfare. Direct Line is committed to working with its pet policyholders to help them to understand more about the particular needs of their pet and of the responsibilities ownership conveys upon them. We have worked with our customers to identify their key areas of concern as pet owners. Issues that have emerged include: pet theft; pet identification; and the rising cost of veterinary fees. Direct Line has worked with MPs and Government to raise political awareness of these concerns and to promote the interests of pet owners in the UK. For more information about Direct Line’s work in relation to animal welfare and promoting responsible pet ownership, please contact: Chris Price Direct Line Pet Care Business Manager. www.directline.com
THE DOG LOVERS REGISTRATION CLUB UK
The Dog Lovers Registration Club UK was established in 1990. Dog Lovers register pedigree dogs and puppies regardless of whether they are already registered with any other kennel/registration club. Dog Lovers club keeps the history of each breed and records all/any health checks on their database. Dog Lovers UK value Pedigree dogs as family pets and are not for 'show' (except exemption/companion shows)
DOG THEFT ACTION
DTA aim to promote the protection, security and welfare of dogs from the threat of dog theft by the provision of advice, information and education, leading to a reduction in the incidents of dog theft, thereby avoiding unnecessary suffering and distress to dogs and owners. www.dogtheftaction.com
DOGS TRUST
Dogs Trust is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. Dogs Trust cares for 13,500 dogs every year through our network of 17 Rehoming Centres across the UK. Dogs Trust has a strict non-destruction policy, and never destroys a healthy dog. Each dog we rehome is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, given 6 weeks insurance and we offer the adopter on-going advice and support. Dogs Trust works to reduce the stray dog problem through promoting responsible dog ownership via education packages and extensive neutering and microchipping initiatives. www.dogstrust.org.uk
Dr HADWEN TRUST for HUMANE RESEARCH
The Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research (DHT) is the UK’s leading medical research charity that funds and promotes the development of techniques and procedures to replace the use of animals in biomedical research and testing. www.drhadwentrust.org
ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY (EIA)
EIA is an independent international campaigning organisation committed to investigating and exposing environmental crime. EIA has been operating for twenty years and currently runs campaigns looking at; the illegal trade in ozone depleting substances, illegal logging in Indonesia, unsustainable grizzly bear hunting in British Columbia, the ivory trade, destruction of tiger habitat and trade in skins and bones and the cetacean trade in Japan. www.eia-international.org
EQUESTRIAN SUPPORT SERVICES (ESS)
ESS provides emergency assistance to horses, whether at home, out riding or in transit in horseboxes and horse trailers. Help includes RAC breakdown assistance and recovery of vehicles and trailers, recovery of the horses, people and equipment, livery, vets, farriers, slaughter and carcass removal. ESS also provides the same help for livestock. ESS provides its services to its own members, as well as RAC, NFU, ILPH, RSPCA and many other equine organisations and companies. www.equinerescue.co.uk
EUROPEANS FOR MEDICAL PROGRESS
Europeans for Medical Progress is an independent, non-profit-making organisation of scientists and medical professionals. Our goal is to protect human health by promoting human-specific medical research. We focus on rigorous scientific analysis of animal experimentation to assess the balance of help or harm to human health. "We are calling on the Government to sponsor an unprecedented scientific evaluation of animal testing for drug safety. Specifically, existing animal test results for a range of drugs already on the market should be compared with those generated by a battery of human-based tests, including microdosing, to establish which is more predictive of the established profile of safety in humans. Nothing similar has ever been attempted. In light of recent drug disasters, such an assessment if of paramount importance and has widespread support amongst MPs, 250 of whom signed Early Day Motion 92 "Animal testing of drugs" in the last parliamentary session. www.curedisease.net
FIGHT AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY IN EUROPE (FAACE)
FAACE believe in the premise that the suffering of animals is not confined within national borders. Since its foundation in 1987 FAACE has collaborated with the nationals of many countries, to fight against cruelty to all animals and have developed an expertise in Bullfighting, Blood Fiestas, and Hare Coursing etc.
FAACE work to create a new ethic of treatment for animals and believe that one of the first steps is to put in place good national and international animal protection laws. FAACE make in-depth investigations of animal cruelty and also study the underlying problems of animal abuse. FAACE has created global pressure with video and photographic evidence gained in it’s many investigations. www.faace.org
FRAME
FRAME considers that the current scale of live animal experimentation is unacceptable and should not be allowed to continue. However, FRAME recognises that the immediate and total abolition of all animal experimentation is not possible. FRAME advocates the Three Rs approach to this problem, believing that the most immediate prospects are for reducing the numbers of animals used through better science and better experiment design, and refining procedures so that the suffering of animals necessarily used is minimised, while the long-term aim of eliminating the need for live-animal experiments altogether, lies in the proper development, validation and acceptance of replacement alternative methods. www.frame.org.uk
HALO DOGS
Halo Dogs was established in 2009 to serve London as an epicentre for responsible dog ownership, care, training & behaviour. Since inception, Halo Dogs has been London dog owner's choice for day care and is credited with being one of the largest of its kind globally. Halo Dogs is not a money making venture and self funds its own rescue and rehoming work, specialising in bull breeds. It also assists and supports other national and international rescue charities and works with both local councils and vets to asisst dogs in need. Along with its rescue work, Halo Dogs is keen to lead the revolution in dog day care and has helped local councils across the UK design, develop and implement a framework which falls in line with the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963.
HARPER ASPREY WILDLIFE RESCUE
www.harperaspreywildliferescue.co.uk
HOUNDS FOR HEROES
The purpose of "Hounds for Heroes" is to provide specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of both the UK armed forces and civilian emergency services. www.houndsforheroes.com
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL/UK
Humane Society International (HSI), alongside its sister organisation Humane Society United States (HSUS), is one of the largest animal protection organisations in the world, with more than 11 million members and constituents across the globe. HSI addresses issues such as inhumane practices and conditions affecting companion and farm animals, fur production, illegal trade in wildlife, threats to endangered species, slaughter of marine mammals, bullfighting and the use of animals in research and testing. www.hsi.org
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW)
IFAW is one of the world’s leading international animal welfare organisations, backed by two million supporters and staffed by more than 200 experienced campaigners, educators, internationally acclaimed scientists and legal and communications experts working from offices in 13 countries. IFAW works throughout the world to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals by protecting wildlife habitats, reducing commercial exploitation and helping animals in distress. The organisation seeks to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well being if both animals and people. In the UK, IFAW campaigns on marine and wildlife trade issues, and continues to campaign to ensure that hunting with dogs does indeed become a thing of the past. In addition we continue to carry forward our emergency relief and companion animal campaigns. Visit our websitefor more information about the work we do around the world. www.ifaw.org
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE PROTECTION OF HORSES
Operating internationally, the ILPH is one of the world’s leading equine welfare charities, working towards a world where the horse is used but never abused. Every year we aim to improve the lives of thousands of horses through our three core activities: campaigning, rescuing and rehabilitating and international training. The ILPH was formed in 1927 by Ada Cole with the aim of stopping the long distance transport of horses to slaughter. As a result of our work, we have achieved improved conditions for horses destined for slaughter within the EU, but there is still a long way to go until we reach our ultimate goal of a carcass-only trade. Through adopting a pragmatic approach, we continue to campaign on this and many other issues which affect the welfare of horses both in the UK and overseas. In the United Kingdom the ILPH runs four Recovery and Rehabilitation Centres. Our aim is to rehabilitate abused and neglected horses and return them to an active life. There are currently nearly 2,000 horses on the ILPH loan scheme. The ILPH has a national network of full time ILPH Field Officers, who investigate more than 1,200 welfare concerns a year, inspect markets and check the horses on the ILPH loan scheme. The PLPH works with communities in the Developing World running training courses in saddlery, farriery, veterinary care and nutrition. We teach local people to teach others, and instill in them the importance of horse welfare. Our projects aim to leave sustainable solutions through establishing training projects, developing local skills and sourcing regional products. We are a caring but pragmatic organisation which relies totally on the support of the general public to continue our work. www.ilph.org
LABOUR ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (LAWS)
The objectives of the society are to: "Give support to the Labour Party on animal welfare issues" Educate, promote and organise discussion on matters concerning animal welfare "Influence policy and decision making at all levels of the Labour movement to improve the welfare of animals." Promote our beliefs that human beings have obligations toward other animals
www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org
LION AID
Lions represent hope and future, courage and strength, royalty and power but they are also so very fragile and needing of our protection. We have all failed in the past to protect lions and to do what we innovatively could have years ago. Lions are now an endangered species and consequently, LionAid is a charity dedicated to lions and new visions for their conservation in the future.
LionAid was originally established in 2004, with the intention to raise funds to support lion research activities in Africa, initially targeting funding exclusively for the Okavango Lion Research Programme.
NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST
NWT’s aims and objectives of the charity are the provision of care and shelter for stray, neglected and unwanted animals of all kinds, the protection of animals of all kinds from ill-usage, cruelty and suffering and in particular, to rescue and provide care and shelter for stray, neglected and unwanted animals of all kinds and find suitable homes for any such animals. www.nawt.org.uk
NATIONAL EQUINE WELFARE COUNCIL (NEWC)
The National Equine Welfare Council represents about 60 equine welfare charities and equine based organisations having equine welfare as a main aim. It produces a Code of Practice for those organisations involved in the keeping of horses, ponies, asses, mules and donkeys, and a Markets Code of Practice. NEWC supports members by providing up to date information, running seminars and representing them to government and other bodies. www.newc.co.uk
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF BADGER GROUPS (NFBG)
The National Federation of Badger Groups promotes the conservation and protection of badgers, their sets and habitats. The NFBG represents and support over 80 local voluntary badger protection groups in Britain www.badger.org.uk
NATIONAL OFFICE OF ANIMAL HEALTH (NOAH)
NOAH is a trade association for the manufacturers of animal medicines for use in all species.
NATIONAL SHEEP ASSOCIATION
National Sheep Association is an association which exists to look after the associated industry. We take an active interest in sheep health and welfare, close links with the sheep veterinary society, and operate a committee specifically to do with health and welfare which is made up of sheep farmers and veterinarians and currently has a chairman who is a vet. We take an active interest: environmental conservation, sustainable farming, farm assurance slaughter facilities and are actively involved with government on all issues to do with sheep. www.nationalsheep.org.uk
NATUREWATCH
Naturewatch is a non-profit animal welfare campaigning organisation. Naturewatch aims are to promote the prevention of cruelty to animals and to conduct and support the publication of information concerning animals in furtherance of their welfare. www.naturewatch.org
ONEKIND
OneKind is one of the UK’s leading animal protection organisations, campaigning against all animal abuse. OneKind opposes the use of animals in experiments, entertainment and factory farming – systems that treat animals as mere commodities rather than sentient, social, intelligent creatures that are capable of great suffering. OneKind is actively promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. www.onekind.org
PARROT SOCIETY UK
The main objective of the Parrot Society UK is the education and dissemination of information relating to psittacene aviculture and conservation amongst pet owners, hobbyists, breeders, zoos, veterinarians, research institutions, the pet industry and government officials. The Parrot Society is concerned about the welfare and humane care of all members of the parrot family and thus promotes the establishment of the highest standards of avian welfare both in the United Kingdom and abroad. The Parrot Society UK supports its members´ rights to acquire, keep, breed, exchange, and sell birds in a responsible manner. Therefore it monitors proposed laws and regulations at national and international level which affect the future of its members and the welfare of the birds. It also seeks to provide government at all levels with advice and expertise in formulating appropriate legislation. The Parrot Society UK believes that aviculture can and does play a valuable role in parrot conservation and that the caring for and breeding of birds in captivity is an exciting and fulfilling human endeavor. www.theparrotsocietyuk.org
PASSPORTS FOR PETS
Passports for Pets was formed in 1994 to press for change in the UK´s outdated system which imposed quarantine on all pet dogs and cats entering the country. Our argument was based on scientific evidence - the modern rabies vaccine had made reform possible, and in February 2000 the first correctly prepared pet cats and dogs were admitted. Many more countries have now been accepted into the scheme. We continue to have regular contact with DEFRA and await with immense interest the publication of their Review of Rabies Policy. We are also pressing for a reduction in the six month wait from the blood test to entry to the UK and for revision of the compulsory treatment for ticks and worms each time a pet enters the country. To date over 370,000 pet dogs and cats have entered the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme with not one case of rabies detected in the country other than in bats. We shall continue to monitor the operation of the Pet Travel Scheme and to press for further improvements including revised arrangements which will enable UK Search and Rescue dogs to return from their life saving missions abroad to the UK without 6 months quarantine. homepage.virgin.net/passports.forpets
PAWSI
PAWSI is dedicated to establishing standards to protect the welfare of all animals involved in performance. www.pawsi.org
PETA
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation is a UK-based charity dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA and their affiliates around the world educate policymakers and the public about cruelty to animals and promote an understanding of the right of all animals to be treated with respect. PETA works through public education, research, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement and protest campaigns. www.peta.org.uk
PET ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)
The PAC is a unique organisation made up of all the major animal welfare charities, veterinary organisations, environmental health, and local authority and trade associations. www.petadvisory.org.uk PETSAFE (Radio Systems) Radio Systems manufactures the Petsafe brand of in-ground pet fences, remote trainers and bark control collars. We are founding members of the Electronic Collar Manufacturers Association (ECMA).
www.petsafe.net
PETS AS THERAPY
Pets as Therapy is a small UK wide national charity that has over 3000 volunteers who together with their temperament assessed dogs and cats, visit recipients in establishments such as hospitals, nursing/residential homes, special needs schools, day centres etc. Their unique service is open to all. Pets asTherapy is run by a volunteer base, who give of their time freely andbring with themcompanionship that only a very volunteer and pet can. www.petsastherapy.org
PET CARE TRUST
The Pet Care Trust is a national charity that promotes the benefits of responsible pet ownership and pet care education and training. The Trust has over 1,550 members, overwhelmingly small and medium enterprises including pet shops, groomers, kennels, catteries, manufacturers, wholesalers and colleges. Progressive and pro-active, the Pet Care Trust works continuously to improve the standards of pet keeping through an ongoing and extensive information programme. Committed to animal welfare, the Trust has developed charters representing best practice for the different sectors of the pet trade, including the Pet Care Charter. It also produces advice leaflets, training manuals and the Puppyindex manual and breeders list. The Trust manages qualifications in association with City & Guilds and the British Dog Grooming Association, and events including the annual Pet Care Forum and British Dog Grooming Championships.
PET FOOD MANUFCTURERS ASSOLCIATION
The PFMA is the principal trade body representing the UK pet food industry. PFMA comprises of 60 member companies which accounts for over 90% of the UK market. The Association’s aims and objectives are to Promote pet food products which are safe, of sound nutrition, palatable and which offer value for money, Promote responsible pet ownership, raise standards in the pet food industry, represent members' views to UK and EU government departments and enforcement authorities, share knowledge on issues and keep members well informed on all industry wide matters. www.pfma.org
PUPPY LOVE CAMPAIGNS
Puppy Love Campaigns is one of the largest voluntary groups in the UK dedicated to campaigning against puppy farms. Their work includes raising public awareness of the welfare and health issues in both breeding stock and puppies through literature distribution, online promotion and contributions to relevant stories and features in all forms of news media. They also seek to gather evidence of abuse of legislation relating to the welfare, breeding and sale of dogs, for presentation to the appropriate authorities. Puppy Love lobbies for higher standards of control, regulation and enforcement of licensing issues at local, regional and national level. www.puppylovecampaigns.org
RESPECT FOR ANIMALS
Respect for Animals is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to campaigning against the cruel and unnecessary international fur trade. Respect for Animals believes that it is wrong to kill animals just for the fur on their backs. Using peaceful consumer campaigns, it aims to inform consumers about the cruelties involved in fur production. www.respectforanimals.org
RIGHTS 4 PETS AT VETS
Rights 4 Pets at Vets seeks to promote and introduce an effective system that can regulate the veterinary profession, either by an independent veterinary body or by the RCVS itself. www.rights4petsatvets.co.uk
ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS
The RCVS is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in the UK and deals with issues of professional misconduct, maintaining the Registers of veterinary surgeons and of veterinary nurses and assuring standards of veterinary education. It also has a Royal College role which means that it is responsible for postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing qualifications. www.rcvs.org.uk
ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
The Royal Veterinary College is one of the world’s leading specialist veterinary institutions with a broad range of programmes are of international appeal and attract students who go on to become practising veterinarians, animal scientists, veterinary nurses and leaders in industry and government. www.rvc.ac.uk
RSPCA
The RSPCA has been campaigning for a better deal for animals for over 170 years. The RSPCA has over 320 uniformed inspectors who investigate complaints of alleged cruelty and suffering. On average the Society receives over 1,500.000 calls per year. The Society provides advice on animal care, helps to find homes for unwanted animals and rescues animals in distress. The RSPCA aims to promote a better understanding of animal needs, along with a great acceptance of responsibility aimed at the owner. The Society is included in many local and regional authority crisis response plans including floods, rabies control and oil spill. In addition to this the RSPCA provides an education programme as an effective way to combat cruelty and ignorance. The Society also has its own experienced scientific, veterinary and wildlife units and run a success farm assurance scheme. The RSPCA’s is active throughout the world delivering training aid and information. The Society have been the sole sponsors of APGAW since the groups’ formation. The RSPCA campaigning wing works with all levels of Government ranging from Local Government, Central Government, MPs, Peers, AMs and MEPs. Over its 170 years the RSPCA has been instrumental in achieving substantial improvements to legislation and regulation.
SPANA
The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) has a unique heritage stretching back over 80 years. SPANA works in a number of North African and Middle Eastern countries at the invitation of the local administrations. SPANA’s relationships with local relationships with local partners and governments allow the charity to offer real help where it is needed most. British woman Kate Hosali and her daughter Nina founded SPANA after witnessing the plight of working equines abroad during a tour of North Africa in the early 1920s. Determined to help, they started a campaign of letter writing and received countless responses and donations as the pressure to take action mounted. In 1923 SPANA, then the Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa, was born. The inaugural meeting of the society was held on 2nd October 1923 and since then SPANA has gone from strength to strength. Today, SPANA has spread its operation further a field than North Africa and has changed its name to Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad. The charity is dedicated to the protection and welfare of working animals in Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Algeria, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Syria. SPANA treats over 300,000 animals each year in 18 veterinary centres and 20 mobile clinics in North Africa and the Middle East and educates owners and children about the importance of good animal husbandry to safeguard their future livelihoods. www.spana.org
THE BLUE CROSS
Animal welfare charity, with animal hospitals and animal adoption services, also offerING support for pet bereavement. www.bluecross.org.uk
THE BRITISH VETERINARY ASSOCIATION
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is the national representative body for the profession in the UK. It is a voluntary body with over 10,000 members working private practice, industry, government service and in education and research, both in the UK and overseas. Most working UK veterinary surgeons are members of the Association and of its more than 50 geographical and specialist divisions. The BVA is committed to improving the welfare of all animals through veterinary science, education and debate and in 1984 established the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation as the veterinary profession’s own charity following a legacy by the late Coleen MacLeod. The principal aim of the Foundation is to apply the knowledge, skill and compassion of veterinary surgeons in an effective way through a variety of projects and activities. The BVA:AWF is committed to finding practical solutions to the welfare problems of all animals, and then disseminating this information amongst veterinary practitioners, nurses and students, farmers, animal care workers and the general public. The BVA also, through its Overseas Group, maintains close contact with organisations and individuals across the developing world, including the Commonwealth Veterinary Association, the International Veterinary Student’s Association, VetAid and VSO.The Group functions as a catalyst in locating assistance when guidance is needed urgently, at short notice and due to the generosity of members has access to books and equipment which can be made available to projects worldwide www.bva.co.uk
THE BROOKE
The Brooke relieves the suffering of horses and donkeys working for poor people in developing countries. Our dedicated local vets and their teams provide care, education and training in the heart of the communities we serve in Egypt, India, Jordan and Pakistan, and through our partnership and grant projects in Afghanistan, Guatemala, Kenya and South Africa. Our aim is to reach the millions of working equine animals suffering pain and distress wherever the need is greatest with our proven, sustainable solutions. We will achieve this by forging partnerships and sharing these solutions with local organisations, helping poor communities around the world that are dependent upon working horses and donkeys. www.thebrooke.org
THE DONKEY SANCTUARY
The Donkey Sanctuary was founded by Dr Elisabeth D Svendsen, MBE in 1969 and was registered as a charity in 1973. Its aims are to prevent the suffering of donkeys worldwide through the provision of high quality, professional advice, training and support on donkey welfare. In the UK and Ireland permanent sanctuary is provided to any donkey in need of refuge. No donkey is ever refused admission to the Sanctuary and each donkey is guaranteed a life of loving care. The charity never buys or sells donkeys, and it has a non-breeding policy. The Donkey Sanctuary’s overseas projects in Mexico, Ethiopia, India, Egypt and Kenya help hundreds of working donkeys every day, providing free veterinary treatment and giving advice to the owners who are dependent on their animals. In the last few years a sanctuary has also been established near Malaga in Spain. The Donkey Sanctuary depends entirely on donations from its supports in order to continue with its vital work worldwide. Only 6-pence in every £1 donated is spent on administrative costs, which means that the majority of all donations received goes directly to helping the donkeys. The Donkey Sanctuary has a sister charity, The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys, whose aims and objects are to provide therapeutic donkey riding to children with special needs throughout the UK. So far this charity has four Centres – in Sidmouth, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. A site for a fifth Centre is presently being sought.
THE KENNEL CLUB
The Kennel Club is the recognised national authority on ownership and welfare of dogs. Since its foundation in 1873, it has promoted the welfare of dogs and responsible dog ownership, and represents the interests of responsible owners. Its rules and regulations are the authority on dog breeds and breeding standards. The main aim of the Kennel Club is to promote, in every way, the general improvement of dogs. This is achieved through various initiatives such as the registration of dogs and associated canine societies, the licensing of more than 5,000 shows, trials and competitions annually and the promotion of responsible dog ownership. Through its Charitable Trust, the Kennel Club funds canine health research projects and supports canine charities. Crufts, the world’s largest dog show, is organized by the Kennel Club, as is Discover Dogs, an annual event designed to promote choice, care and training. The KC’s remit has been extended in recent years to become more wide ranging, and is ‘to promote the dog’s varied role in society’.
THE LEAGUE AGAINST CRUEL SPORTS (LACS)
The League Against Cruel Sports campaigns to end all cruel sports which result in the suffering and death of animals. We campaign on both local and national levels in order to raise awareness and gain public support for our campaigns, and ultimately to bring about an end to such cruelty through legislation. The League was at the forefront of the campaign which led to the abolition of hunting and coursing in England and Wales, a tremendous achievement for animal welfare in this country. We will continue to monitor the implementation of the ban in order to ensure that the law is not ignored, and will step up our campaign against hunting in Ireland. This ban means that the League can now concentrate more resources on other cruel sports. These include the shooting of animals and birds for sport and associated practices such as the use of snares and traps which kill inhumanely and indiscriminately, and the suffering inflicted on racing greyhounds, before, during and after their working lives. The League works in a number of different ways to achieve its aims: through the media, educating and research, political lobbying, campaign events and special investigations, including others. We have a team of supports groups throughout the UK, whose assistance to our campaigns is invaluable. www.league.uk.com
THE PIT PONY SANCTUARY
The Pit Pony Sanctuary is part of the Fforest Uchaf Horse and Pony Rehabilitation Centre is a registered charity set up to provide care for all equines who have suffered neglect. www.pitponies.co.uk
THE UNIVERSITIES FEDERATION FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an independent registered charity that works to develop and promote improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and educational activity worldwide. www.ufaw.org.uk
VIVA
Viva! is a campaigning organisation with the linked aims of promoting vegetarianism and preventing animal suffering. Viva aims to provide the public with accurate information about the conditions in which farmed animals are kept and slaughtered and about the environmental, human and health costs of meat production and consumption. Viva seeks to assist people to become vegetarian/vegan by providing responsible and lifestyle information and resources. Viva! campaigns using a range of peaceful and legal techniques, including parliamentary lobbying, the organisation of demonstrations at local level and working with the media. www.viva.org.uk
WATERSIDE ACTION GROUP
Waterside Action Group (WAG) is a charitable organisation set up to eradicate the trade of puppy farming, through education of the general public and exposure of the perpetrators of this cruel practice. WAG aims to prevent suffering and distress to dogs and puppies and advise on the care and protection of any dog or puppy which is in need by reason of sickness, maltreatment, abandonment or neglect in any ways which are deemed charitable in law. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise to offer guidelines to prevent the exploitation and malpractice in the sale and welfare of dogs and puppies by means of offering information and support. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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WOOD GREEN ANIMAL CHARITY
Every year Wood Green, The Animals Charity finds secure, loving new homes for around 5,500 animals. As well as rehoming cats and dogs, they rehome many other animals including rabbits, mice, guinea pigs, chickens and goats. Their vision is of a world where all pets are well cared for in loving homes for life. They aim to achieve this vision by providing the best possible care for animals in need, promoting good animal welfare and responsible pet ownership by providing support, guidance and education to members of the public and setting standards of animal welfare in the UK and beyond. www.woodgreen.org.uk
WORLD HORSE WELFARE
WHW priorities are to enhance the charity's reputation as the leading organisation for the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of horses in Britain, to campaign for an end to the long-distance transportation of horses to slaughter in Europe, to expand their worldwide training projects sustainably, which will have a positive impact on the welfare of both working horses and their owners and to define the major causes of horse welfare abuse in Britain - and establish education and policy-based solution to the problem. www.worldhorsewelfare.org
WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS (WSPA)
The WSPA would like to see a world in which the welfare of animals is understood and respected by everyone, and protected by effective legislation. WSPA campaigns against cruelty by exposing animal abuse and enforcing stronger laws; WSPA animal rescue teams are working to save abandoned or neglected animals or those stricken by disasters; and by changing hearts and minds amongst people. www.wspa.org.uk
