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Entries open for the Jetpets Rescue Awards

14 June 2019

Entries are open for the Jetpets Rescue Awards, which celebrate the achievements in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of pets in Australia. Nominate an animal lover you know for one of the eight categories before 30 June.

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Animals in communities

Canada bans the captivity of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment

11 June 2019

A federal bill to ban the trade, breeding and display of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment will become law.

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Animals in the wild

New award in memory of extraordinary ocean advocate

08 June 2019

This World Oceans Day, we are announcing an award to fund work protecting sea animals, in honour of our former campaigner, Joanna (Jo) Toole, who died in the Ethiopian Airlines crash in March

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Animals in the wild

Sea change campaign

Celebrating World Oceans Day

07 June 2019

Saturday June 8 marks World Oceans Day. It’s a time to celebrate the seven seas and their crucial role in our existence. It’s also a day to reflect on the wildlife that call the oceans home.

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Animals in the wild

Dogs and rabies - why some people are barking up the wrong tree

01 June 2019

It’s no wonder that dogs are known as ‘man’s best friend’ - for centuries, they’ve been by our sides. Whether that’s for companionship, home security, or working as a team on the fields, rounding up flocks.

Cruel pet otter craze fuelled by Japanese otter cafes and social media

29 May 2019

Wild otters are being poached from their natural habitat, confined in terrible conditions and irresponsibly bred to feed international demand

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Animals in the wild

Five myths about dogs - busted

28 May 2019

Dogs are our best friends, helpers, guides and everyday heroes. So why are our canine friends often mistreated?

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Animals in communities

7 things you may not know about pigs

22 May 2019

It’s 'snout' a secret that pigs are clever animals...but how much do you really know about them?

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Animals in farming

Empty the tanks: Protestors make waves against dolphins and whales in captivity

16 May 2019

On Saturday the 11th of May, World Animal Protection staff and supporters joined other protestors from around the world to come together for international Empty the Tanks Day. Thanks to you we’re taking a stand against dolphins and whales being kept captive for entertainment.

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Animals in the wild

Inflatable ambassadors remind governments to protect animals in disasters

14 May 2019

We couldn’t take real animals to the United Nations disasters conference in Geneva, so we brought six large inflatable animal ambassadors with us instead

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Animals in disasters

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