World Animal Protection UK

18/12/2024

Meet Melancia, a young tapir you’re helping in Brazil. 🧡 She was rescued from the manmade, factory farm driven fires in Brazil, with severe burns on her paws.
Now, she’s now under the care of Onçafari, where she’s receiving the food, veterinary care, and support needed for her journey back to the wild. ⁣
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Thank you for helping our partners support Melancia on her recovery journey.

17/12/2024

Find out your holiday season inner critter with our (highly accurate 😉) generator:

16/12/2024

We saw TUI's Christmas elves had fun travelling the world and sending postcards recently...

But what would they say if they visited a captive dolphin venue TUI sells tickets to?

Here's what we think:

14/12/2024

Nothing says Christmas more than socks! 🧦 This weekend, you'll receive a FREE pair when you spend £25 or more in our shop and use the code SOCKY at checkout.

Don’t miss out! Treat yourself or find the perfect gift.

Shop today: https://bit.ly/4gjJuG3 🎄✨

13/12/2024

UK food industry giant, Cranswick, plans to cram 870,000 chickens and 14,000 pigs onto a factory farm, sparking over 15,000 objections. 🐔🐷

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More on the story in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/49yxm1r

12/12/2024

It's that time of the year again 👀 Let us know if you can find our prickly little friend (and yes, we can see the one in the orange circle...)
Did you know hedgehogs are lactose intolerant??

10/12/2024

Animals experience joy, pleasure, pain, and fear just like we do. 🐬🐘🐥🐻

Each one is a unique being with their own likes, dislikes, wants, and needs.

But in farming, in captivity and in the wild, animals are killed, harmed and exploited on an alarming scale.

Let's challenge the cruel systems that cause so much suffering and work together to create a world where all animals are protected from abuse and exploitation.

09/12/2024

Marineland Antibes, Europe’s largest marine park, will close permanently in January 2025 following France’s 2021 legislation banning the use of dolphins and whales for entertainment. 🐬❌

While this closure is a huge step forward, the future of the animals is uncertain. The park is home to two orcas, Wikie and her son Keijo, 12 bottlenose dolphins, and many others.

We call on Marineland and authorities to enable independent, transparent and professional checks of the animals' health and relocate them to facilities with the highest possible welfare, free from performances or breeding.

Together, we can ensure this is the last generation of dolphins and whales suffering in captivity.

Marineland Antibes will close permanently on 5 January 2025.

09/12/2024

While we already stand as one of the world's most nature-depleted countries, nearly one in six of the more than ten thousand species assessed (in various studies since the 1970s) are at risk of being lost from the UK.

This figure is much higher for some groups such as birds, amphibians and reptiles ⚠️

We cannot thrive without a healthy world. We need action, now!

05/12/2024

Fantastic to see our partner sanctuary Libearty AMP - Sanctuar Libearty & Adapost Victory featured on Sue Perkins' Big Adventure: Paris to Istanbul on Channel 4 this week.

This incredible sanctuary in Romania provides a safe haven for rescued bears, offering them a life free from cruelty and suffering.

🐻📺 Catch up here (from 17:00) https://bit.ly/49nDnxH

Great to hear Sue also raising awareness of cruel wildlife tourism: "I've had an education, I hope people who watch have an education and we don't participate in anything where an animal is in captivity. You don't go to see the shows. You don't have your picture taken."

Sue gets spooked at Castle Dracula, meets some bears and learns about earthquake dogs

04/12/2024

It's ! To celebrate the fastest land animals on earth, can you spot the cheetah we've hidden in this picture? 👀🔍

03/12/2024

This we want to thank YOU, our incredible supporters. ❤️

Your generosity and dedication help protect animals all over the world. Whether it’s through donations, signing petitions, campaigning, or fundraising, you’re driving real change and making a difference to their lives. Thank you for being their voice 🌍✨🐾

02/12/2024

Did you know that some animals transform with the seasons? 🍂❄️
This incredible adaptation helps them survive in changing environments.

Which seasonal shapeshifter is your favourite?

01/12/2024

As we step into December, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can make the world better for animals.

The challenge is immense but change is always possible. 🧡

30/11/2024

Orcas do not deserve lives confined in tanks where they are forced to perform for 'entertainment' 💔

29/11/2024

Amazing news! The British Fashion Council (BFC) has confirmed a ban on wild animal skins at future London Fashion Week events 👏

Together with our partner Collective Fashion Justice, we're proud to have supported the BFC in taking this important step forwards to protect wild animals from fashion exploitation.

We look forward to continuing to work with them to make completely wildlife-free, removing ALL wildlife materials, including feathers.

The British Fashion Council has announced a ban on wild animal skins at future London Fashion Week events but it's not all good news.

28/11/2024

It's great that MP Terry Jermy for South West Norfolk is calling to block the Cranswick megafarm in Norfolk.

The proposed plan to confine 14,000 pigs and 870,000 chickens in sheds and buildings would cause immense animal suffering and have a serious environmental impact.

South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy says the scheme at Methwold will "affect people and biodiversity".

27/11/2024

🐬💔 Dolphins and whales deserve the freedom of the ocean, not a life in tanks.

Captivity is a cruel reality for dolphins and whales, who are made to live in environments that are drastically different from their natural habitats.