IAPWA are committed to preventing cruelty and promoting welfare for companion animals worldwide. Our current projects are focused on providing vital support for stray dogs and cats in areas where they have no access to veterinary care and lead short, difficult lives on the streets.
Our bear projects are a recent addition to our work. Through partnerships with bear sanctuaries and other organisations, we aim to work together to prevent cruelty and end inhumane practices.
As well as supporting animals with immediate welfare needs, we also work with other organisations and governments to create long term change so as we can work towards a better future for animals worldwide.
Congratulations to Alice and Jamie who got engaged whilst climbing Mount Kinabalu to raise funds for our projects. A big thank you to both of you for your support and we're so pleased to hear your great news.
Tell Japan It's Time To Stop Slaughtering Whales
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Stop Japan from ignoring the International Whaling Commission's moratorium on commercial whaling.
H.R. 4089: Poor Environmental Sportsmanship!
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Don't let the Senate pass a sneaky bill that would open the door for industrialization in America's wilderness.
A little off topic but we have been contacted by Brighton Animal Action with the following message:
We please need homes for "end of lay" hens. They are fully feathered, free range hens, organically raised in Ditchling, East Sussex and still laying large, brown eggs, but they've reached 80 weeks - the commercial end of lay due to a small decline in laying and some gritty or discoloured shells, some of which may be a bit thin. We will be starting the rescue on Sat 26th May through to Wed 30th May. We are coming close to saving them all but need as many homes as possible to make sure this happens. The hens are £1 each - the farmer will be paid by the slaughterers and we
need to cover some of our expenses.
We may be able to negotiate this if you're taking a large number or if you are a sanctuary and/or you can come and collect them.
Please give me a ring on 01273 885750 or 07974 201999 or e-mail
shoreham.protester@ntlworld.com as soon as possible. I have to know byweekend 19th/20th May or very latest Mon 21st May Thanks
Sue - Brighton Animal Action
Vic Bryceson, one of our volunteers who took part in the Kinabalu climb is now setting up an IAPWA fundraising group in Carlisle. If any of you live in this area and would like to join, or you would like to set up a group in your own area, let us know!! Thanks Vic for all of your support :)
Some members of the team getting ready for the government meeting to address issues facing stray dogs and cats in KK.
GREAT NEWS!! We met with the government in Kota Kinabalu this week regarding our neutering project and after 3 years of liaising with them they have now agreed to support our humane approach and have partnered with us on the initative. We're starting with pilot projects over the coming months and will then be establishing our mobile clinic service to start neutering the stray population whilst also giving free veterinary support where required. This is a huge step forward for dogs and cats in KK as we hope to move away from the current dog culls as a solution for overpopulation and encourage the whole of Sabah over time to adopt effective and humane methods. We hope that this will save the lives of many animals by preventing unwanted puppies and kittens from being born and also stopping animals being killed as a way of removing them from the streets. Thank you to everyone for your support over the last 3 years!!
The Kota Kinabalu Adoption Centre
Latest pics from the April/May 2012 trip to see the adoption centre
Lots more pics of the centre and the animals there to follow later along with updates on some great news we've had from the government!! :)
The Kota Kinabalu Adoption Centre
Latest pics from the April/May 2012 trip to see the adoption centre