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Welfare For Animals Humane, ethical, force-free companion animal behaviour, training, and welfare social enterprise.

WFA has been training in China, Thailand and Canada for over 10 years in positive reinforcement force free training, and techniques and for animal welfare. WFA specializes in rescue companion animals and ethical, humane methods to reduce their fear, anxiety, and stress. We so by teaching the pet guardian, trainer, animal professionals, shelters and veterinarians. WFA b

elieves that working in partnerships can create a large, long-term and positive impact for animal welfare.

16/11/2025

that one of the signs of stress in cats is lip licking??? 👅

When cats lick their lips when they’re not hungry or grooming, it is a sign of stress. It is a displacement behaviour - where your cat is attempting to calm themselves down. Like how we fidget by tapping our feet or scratching at our hands or arms when we are stressed, nervous, or uncomfortable.

If you see your cat licking their lips 👄- PAUSE- and look around you to see what could be causing them stress and manage the situation BEFORE their stress level elevates and leads to your cat hissing, scratching, or running away in fear.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to cover the different signs of stress in cats and what they mean! Follow along to learn about all things cats. 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

What is this Animal Smile Africa dog telling you? Meet Kido! 🐕When Safari brought his dog Kido to Animal Smile Africa’s ...
13/11/2025

What is this Animal Smile Africa dog telling you? Meet Kido! 🐕

When Safari brought his dog Kido to Animal Smile Africa’s outreach veterinary program, poor Kido was incredibly dehydrated, weak, and had a fever. After being examined, she was diagnosed with the deadly parvovirus. Thankfully, Animal Smile Africa’s team were able to provide Kido with the gentle and consistent care to help Kido completely recover from parvovirus. In the future, she will be vaccinated against parvovirus and rabies.

Kido’s body language tells us that she is in pain. Her facial muscles are tense, eyes are squinted, ears are pulled back, back is hunched, legs are stiff, and a general sense of discomfort. Thankfully, Animal Smile Africa’s hard work helped her recover and continue to live a happy life with Safari.

Learn more about Animal Smile Africa’s life-saving work at the link 🔗 here https://www.animalsmileafrica.org

It is devastating to have a pet pass away. But just because they’re gone, doesn’t mean that they’re forgotten. Every mem...
10/11/2025

It is devastating to have a pet pass away. But just because they’re gone, doesn’t mean that they’re forgotten.

Every memory of your pet is like a tail wag or a meow of love that walks together with you today.

It’s Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the dedicated animal and veterinary professionals who work tirel...
06/11/2025

It’s Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the dedicated animal and veterinary professionals who work tirelessly to care for rescued animals. You make a difference to animals, people, and your community.

Do you want to support your local animal shelter? Here’s 8 ways how! 🐕🐈‍⬛

As you prepare for trick or treaters, to go trick or treating, or for a ghoulish Halloween event with your family or fri...
01/11/2025

As you prepare for trick or treaters, to go trick or treating, or for a ghoulish Halloween event with your family or friends - here’s HOW and WHY it is important to keep your dogs and cats safe and away from the festivities! 🎃

Wishing you and your animals a happy and safe Halloween!👻🐕🐈‍⬛

Today’s day 4 out of our posts about dogs, cats and scary frights.

Do you have a scaredy cat? A fearful feline?? 🙀If yes, then Halloween will be a night of terrors for them!🚪The continual...
30/10/2025

Do you have a scaredy cat? A fearful feline?? 🙀

If yes, then Halloween will be a night of terrors for them!

🚪The continual knocking on the door or ringing doorbells of trick or treating kids,
👻 Scary new people made even more frightful with weirdly shaped costumes,
🏡 The approach of new people in your cat’s safe space- your home,
🧟‍♂️The new scary and scarier people approaching and touching your cat,
🎇And the sounds of unknown people yelling, screaming, putting off fireworks, loud creepy music, and other ghoulish sounds.

Follow the tips in our post to prepare and keep your fearful cat safe during Halloween. 🎃

Today’s day 3 of our posts about cats, dogs, and some scary frights. 👻

You might see Halloween as full of magical and haunted fun 👻. But how does your dog SEE Halloween?🐕 On your dog’s walk y...
29/10/2025

You might see Halloween as full of magical and haunted fun 👻. But how does your dog SEE Halloween?🐕

On your dog’s walk you might easily walk past pieces of or whole skeletons, house-sized Stay Puft Marshmallow Men, creeping zombies, and floating witches and ghosts.

But, for fearful and stressed dogs, these creatures of the night that suddenly appeared on your doorstep and lawn, might cause them immense fear and distress- making walks fearful NOT fun.

Help your dog create positive associations with the Halloween decorations around your community by rewarding them with a treat or praise when you walk past the decorations. If your dog is visibly fearful or distressed by the decoration, simply cross the street to increase distance and help your dog feel safe.

You can also DM us for a 1-1 tailored consult or a training course if your dog is immensely fearful or distressed on their walks.

Today’s day 4/5 of our Halloween series! 5 days and 5 posts about dogs, cats, and some scary frights.

Do you know why black cats are symbolic of Halloween?? 🐈‍⬛Swipe right ➡️to learn why! This week we will celebrate Hallow...
28/10/2025

Do you know why black cats are symbolic of Halloween?? 🐈‍⬛

Swipe right ➡️to learn why!

This week we will celebrate Halloween 🎃 with posts! 5 days and 5 posts about cats, dogs, and some scary frights 👻.

The link or the violence link is the connection between animal abuse and abuse of partners or family members. Animal abu...
25/10/2025

The link or the violence link is the connection between animal abuse and abuse of partners or family members.

Animal abuse is a significant barrier that prevents individuals from leaving violence; they often have to choose between leaving out of fear for the safety of their beloved animals.

For survivors of violence with pets who are thinking or planning on leaving- you can download or view our FREE RESOURCES to help you know how safely leave abuse with your pet at the link 🔗 https://www.welfare4animals.org/free-resources-and-products.

If you missed our "Walking Into Winter" presentation on cats, communication, and interactions with Barket Place- you can...
20/10/2025

If you missed our "Walking Into Winter" presentation on cats, communication, and interactions with Barket Place- you can still catch it by clicking on the link below!

https://www.barketplace.uk/winter

20/10/2025

You love your cat and want to show them affection with pets. But do you know the communication signals that cats give when they want more pets?

Here are 5 signs that indicate your cat wants more pets:

🐈They have relaxed body language
🐈 They lean into your space
🐈 They headbutt you (Bunting)
🐈 They rub against you (Allorubbing)
🐈 They push your hand to where they want pets

REMEMBER: not all purring cats are happy cats! Some cats purr when stressed or in pain to soothe themselves.

Cats are individuals and accept pets differently. Some cats are happy to be fussed over with endless cuddles, while others prefer to sit next to you with occasional pets, and some cats prefer to keep their distance and only get pets from time to time

Join us TOMORROW, Monday, October 20, 12:30 PM MTN (7:30 PM UK time) for our short but sweet presentation “Cats and cuddles: How to know what your cat is saying” with Barket Place “Walking Into Winter” on their page! ❄️

What is this Animal Smile Africa dog telling you? Meet Tuma! 🐕When Ngoma brought his young puppy Tuma to Animal Smile Af...
16/10/2025

What is this Animal Smile Africa dog telling you? Meet Tuma! 🐕

When Ngoma brought his young puppy Tuma to Animal Smile Africa’s outreach veterinary program, he was provided with the following:
🐕 a full health examination,
💊 a dewormer,
❤️treatment for ecoparasites like fleas and ticks,
💉 and a rabies vaccine.

Tuma’s body language tells us that he is stressed. His ears are forward, meaning that he is alert to his surroundings. While Tuma’s pupils are dilated and facial muscles are tense. Tuma is also seeking reassurance from Ngoma by curling his body into Ngoma. Often, vet visits can be quite scary and stressful for animals! There are lots of new people, new dogs, a new environment, new people handling Tuma, lots of poking and prodding, and strong medical smells!

Learn more about Animal Smile Africa’s life-saving work at the link 🔗 here https://www.animalsmileafrica.org/ .

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