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Animal welfare blog

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

Rhino Guardians – Saving a species from extinction

Learn about how Tracker Academy is working tirelessly to protect Rhinos and their habitats. 

Animal cruelty in tourism – are you part of the problem?

Before you add an animal excursion to your holiday itinerary, we want to help uncover the hidden suffering behind alluring ticket sales.

Seek the right care at the right time – when to use online vets

The experts at Joii tell us how important it is to ensure our pets get the right care at the right time. 

How to help wildlife in winter

How you can make a huge difference to some of your favourite wildlife in the colder months. 

Reasons why you should join Animal Friends Giving Back

Learn all about Animal Friends Giving Back and how you can help make a difference to animals everywhere. 

What does a Purple Poppy mean and where can I buy one?

If you’re curious about the purple poppy and what it stands for, here is everything you need to know.

Animal Support Angels: From the eyes of the rescuers

Amanda Broome, Founder and Trustee of Animal Support Angels, gives us her first-hand experience of working through the aftermath of the pandemic. 

2022 Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photography Awards Finalists

The finalists of the 2022 Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photography Awards have now been revealed!

A new life for Vietnam’s saddest bears

How nine Asiatic black bears are getting on following their rescue from appalling conditions at a Vietnamese bile bear farm.

Animal Friends joins Climate Giant Project

We’re excited to announce that we’ve joined Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s (WDC) Climate Giant Project

Things you can do to help the planet

Here's are some ways you can give nature and our wildlife a helping hand.

2022 Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photography Awards

Find out why we're proud to sponsor the 2022 Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photography Awards, the charities supported through it and how to get involved! 

The Tusk Lion Trail

In celebration of World Lion Day on 10th August, a pride of sculptures is now on the prowl in the streets of London to help highlight the threats to the species and Tusk Trust’s conservation efforts.

Tikam the Puma, an apartment, and Four Paws

Tikam the Puma cub was rescued from a bathroom in Germany, the victim of the illegal wildlife smuggling trade. See how Four Paws is working hard to end the big cat trade and alleviate animal suffering.

Tusk's Big Cat - Little Cat campaign

TUSK tell us about their Big Cat - Little Cat campaign, and what effect simply naming the lions in Botswana has had on their conservation efforts.

5 interesting facts from Four Paws

Here are 5 interesting facts about Four Paws as part of our 100k Charity Giveaway 2019.

A hedgehog with alopecia

How does stress affect animals?

Stress related illnesses in animals aren’t as uncommon as you’d think. Here are a few tips on reducing your pet’s anxiety.

The negative effect of the media on animal abandonment.

The strong influence of the media can be felt every time an animal is put in the spotlight, as many are taken in by shelters as a result.