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Anthony Maynard Sportive

Anthony Maynard's Dad and sister at the finish line of last year's sportive. This is the second year that the sportive will run. A sportive will be held in memory of Anthony Maynard, who died in July 2008. Family and friends of the popular cyclist want his love of animals to live on, so the majority of the proceeds will go to...

Help the world's whales

Protect whales with WSPA's IWC action This month, the world’s whales are fighting a serious double threat from the Norwegian whaling season and a potentially disastrous return to the horrendous practice of commercial whaling.

IWC proposal could harpoon commercial whaling ban

A whale tail breaks the sea's surface The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has published a disastrous proposal which could destroy the 24-year ban on commercial whaling.

Marathon marvels

WSPA runners took on the 2010 London Marathon, raising money to help animals around the world Congratulations to all the tough WSPA supporters who took on the 2010 Virgin London Marathon yesterday (Sunday, 25 April).

Speak out against slaughter: Whales need you

This Norwegian whaling ship, with a minke butchered on deck, represents a dying but defiant industry International pressure grows on Norway to curb its cruel whaling. Make your voice heard by signing WSPA’s petition to the Norwegian Prime Minister today.

Star saved from daily bear baiting horror

Star, a badly wounded bear forced to fight in bear baiting events, has been rescued and is safely recovering from his injuries at the WSPA-funded Kund Park sanctuary in Pakistan.

Vote for the voiceless this election

At the Food Animal Initiative (FAI) farm in Wytham, UK, a herd of 120 pedigree Saler and Saler X is kept. The breed has been chosen for its ease of calving, good mothering ability and longevity In the run up to the general election on Thursday 6 May, WSPA needs you to quiz your local candidates on their commitment to animals.

Win Leona Lewis UK concert tickets

Leona brought her family dog Misty to the WSPA photo shoot WSPA supporter and global star Leona Lewis is offering WSPA supporters and her fans a chance to win a pair of tickets at each concert venue and date in her upcoming UK tour.

WSPA bear expert’s blog returns!

Victor at the WSPA-funded Romanian bear sanctuary Victor Watkins, WSPA Wildlife Advisor is heading to Tbilisi, Georgia to attend the International Bear Association conference and will be reporting back on the big issues faced by the world’s bears.

WSPA election campaign

David Cameron is our new Prime Minister and the UK now has its first coalition government in 70 years. So what does that mean for animal welfare in this country?

X Factor stars get the bear facts

X Factor stars get the bear facts X Factor finalist and World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) supporter Jamie Archer took time out from the Cardiff leg of the X Factor tour to visit a local primary school to see what the...

Zombie Film Festival is a harrowing hit

On Sunday April 25th 2010 Dominic Brunt and Mark Charnock will be hosting the third annual Leeds Zombie Film Festival to raise money for WSPA Hundreds of zombie fans descended on Leeds for the third annual Zombie Film Festival on Sunday 25th April and raised £2200 for WSPA.