Cat and Koala looking over an illustrated fence

Animal welfare blog

Behind every donation, every animal saved and charity supported, there’s someone like you helping to make a difference.

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!