Animal welfare blog
Behind every donation, every animal saved and charity supported, there’s someone like you helping to make a difference.
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The Hawk Conservancy Trust – a look back at a decade of donations
From supporting projects in the UK to funding their work around the world, let’s take a look back at some of the highlights of our partnership with Hawk Conservancy Trust.
Diving Deep: Our journey with Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Looking back at more than a decade of partnership and our commitment to protecting our oceans and the incredible creatures that call them home.
How we’ve helped The Tree Council so far
Discover the positive impact our support has had on The Tree Council’s tree-mendous work throughout the 2023/2024 planting season.
A walk on the wild side with Laura Connolly (Digital Product Executive)
Laura shares the story behind her passion for all things nature in the Scottish Highlands.
Consider wildlife before building a bonfire or using fireworks
We’ve created this guide to help you enjoy firework season, while keeping the welfare of wildlife in mind.
Wild boar fact file
Learn more about the infamous wild boar!
Red squirrel fact file
Learn more about the red squirrel - with help from rewilding charity, Trees for Life!
Seagrass fact file
Learn more about seagrass - with the help of marine conservation organisation, Project Seagrass!
Hedgehog fact file
Learn more about the hedgehog - with help from the British Hedgehog Preservation Society!
Basking shark fact file
Learn more about the basking shark - with help from Shark Trust!
Fox fact file
Learn more about the fox - with help from Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital!
Barn owl fact file
Learn more about the barn owl - with the help of bird of prey conservation charity, the Hawk Conservancy Trust!
Small copper butterfly fact file
Learn more about the small copper butterfly - with help from the only organisation in Europe devoted to invertebrate conservation, Buglife!
Bechstein's bat fact file
Learn more about the Bechstein's bat - with help from The Bat Conservation Trust!
Beaver fact file
Learn more about the Eurasian beaver - with the help of conservation charity, Wild North Trust!
How to help your local wildlife even when walking your pooch!
A guest blog on ways you can help your local wildlife while out and about with your dog.
What to do with a stranded turtle in the UK
Find out how to help the increasing number of juvenile sea turtles becoming stranded around the UK.
Animating the Ocean with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC)
We’re honoured to be part of WDC’s journey, by supporting their revolutionary ‘Animating the Ocean’ research.
Top tips for supporting birds of prey in the UK
Discover what you can do to make a difference to UK birds of prey today.
Charity Review 2023 - how we helped, together
Let’s take a look at what we achieved in 2023, who it helped, and why it matters.
Christmas Day at Rushton Dog Rescue
Here’s what a typical Christmas Day looks like for Rushton Dog Rescue, as told by their wonderful team.
Bath Cats and Dogs Home: the charity behind the video
Learn more about the center working hard to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats and dogs in need.
Give a different gift this year
We’ve found a few fantastic ways for you to give a different gift this year…
The Tree Council – celebrating 50 years of Treemendous work
How we work with The Tree Council toward a greener and healthier planet.
Where can I visit ugly endangered animals?
Find out where you can visit the remarkable creatures featured in our "Ugly" Endangered Animals campaign...
Animals you didn’t know were endangered & the charities who support them
Let us introduce you to 10 incredible but endangered animals and some of the charities working to save them...
Proboscis monkey fact file
Find out more about the monkey that sometimes has to move its nose to be able to eat...
Natterjack toad fact file
Learn more about the "running toad"...
Pangolin fact file
Learn more about the only mammal that's entirely covered in scales...
African white-backed vulture fact file
Learn more about nature’s clean-up crew...
Shortfin Mako Shark fact file
Learn more about the speediest sharks in the ocean.
The importance of biodiversity
Why Animal Friends is passionate about protecting vulnerable animals and the ecosystems they live in.
The Home of No Judgement
This love is pure, it’s one of a kind. Who you truly are, they really don’t mind.
FOUR PAWS: The tailed victims of war
We want to shed some light on some of the heroes providing those with nothing a glimmer of hope.
Supporting bumblebees at home
With the help of the experts at the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, we set out to learn more on saving bumblebees together.
5 eco-friendly activities to do this Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated to help us improve the way we treat our planet, here are some ideas on how to enjoy the day!