Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare

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Animal Welfare Links

• Companion Animal Welfare Council Conducts and publishes independent studies into the welfare, care and treatment of companion animals and their role within society.
  
• Animal Campaigners against Illegal Slaughter Campaigning against illegal ritual slaughter of sheep and cattle during Moslem festivals, mostly in France.
  
• Veterinary Vouchers Registered charity offering vouchers and stamps which can be bought to help pay for vet bills. Details of how to subscribe, and of participating vets.
  
• Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Scotland's oldest and largest Animal Welfare charity. Inspectorate and animal welfare centres covering the whole of Scotland, independent from the RSPCA.
  
• National Animal Welfare Society Information on objectives, press releases, helpline and membership.
  
• International League for the Protection of Horses Campaigning for horse welfare, in particular against abuses in horse transport for slaughter.
  
• UK Veterinary Network A resource site mainly for veterinary surgeons but of interest to those interested in animal welfare.
  
• Derbyshire Foxes Fox welfare group covering the Notts, Derby, and Sheffield areas. Rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned foxes.
  
• The Home of Rest for Horses The Charity looks after up to 120 retired horses, ponies and donkeys from all walks of life including the police, army and Riding for the Disabled. It was founded in 1886 and has an extensive history. Chilterns, Buckinghamshire.
  
• The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare UFAW uses scientific knowledge and established expertise to improve the welfare of animals as pets, in zoos, laboratories, on farms and in the wild.
  
• Mammals Trust UK Charity totally dedicated to raising funds for the conservation of our native animals and their habitats. Discover interesting facts about all our native species and read about the exciting Wildlife Watching events you can join us on.
  
• Animal Rescuers Directory of animal rescue sites in the UK, classified by type of animal. Homes wanted and offered, lost and found notices, animal rights information pages and links.
  
• Born Free Foundation A wildlife and conservation charity founded by Bill Travers, incorporating Zoo Check.
  
• The Brooke Hospital An equestrian charity, based in the UK but dedicated to working equines in Egypt, Pakistan, Jordan and India. It provides over 500,000 free, veterinary treatments each year to working horses, donkeys and mulesand helps owners learn to care for their animals.
  
• People's Dispensary for Sick Animals News, list of where to find local centres and fundraising information, together with general pet care information and volunteer details.
  
• Animal Samaritans Registered charity formed in 1985 which helps thousands of unwanted and ill-treated animals.
  
• Tortoise Trust Premier site for tortoise and turtle information worldwide. Caresheets, articles, conservation, education and campaigns
  
• Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) The RSPCA's aims are to promote kindness and to prevent cruelty to animals. Visit the website for advice on campaigning, pet care, careers, and how to help this UK charity.