We’re building a kinder world for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are International Aid for the Protection and Welfare of Animals.

We’re global dog and cat welfare specialists, caring for strays and vulnerable pets through rescue, veterinary treatment, and rehoming.

We work hand in hand with communities to manage populations humanely, improve welfare standards, and share knowledge that creates lasting change.

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Donate today to support our mission

Our impact

61,800+

animals supported

34,800+

animals neutered

1,700+

animals adopted

23,300+

rabies vaccines delivered

Donate today to help us achieve even more!
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What we do

A veterinarian examining a black and white cat in a veterinary clinic.

Veterinary treatment and care

A large dog sitting under a basic concrete shelter

Emergency response

Hand reaching down to pet a friendly brown dog

Sanctuary support

Two people administering a rabies vaccination outdoors in rural Tanzania

Rabies management

Dog nursing a litter of puppies outdoors on dirt ground with logs and shoes nearby.

Population management

A man in a white shirt giving a presentation to a large group of young students in school uniforms outdoors, with two women and trees in the background.

Education

A black puppy with floppy ears and brown eyes looking at the camera with its tongue out, held by a person in a gray shirt.

Adoptions

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Driving change

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Latest news

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  • Multiple animals in cages at an animal shelter, including dogs, cats, and puppies. A woman is holding a small puppy with a woman in the background.

    Double your impact for this shelter in crisis

    Your donation to this struggling shelter in Borneo will be doubled - at no extra cost to you!

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  • A brown dog with white markings being gently touched on the face by a person's hand on the left, and the same brown and white dog lying on the ground surrounded by puppies on the right.

    Justice for Wang Wang

    Poor street dog Wang Wang and her puppies were the victims of an extremely disturbing act of animal cruelty. We are calling on the Chinese government to strengthen legal protection for companion animals like her.

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  • Group of hikers at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

    Our 2027 Kilimanjaro adventures are here!

    Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to raise money for cats and dogs in need - and add an optional Tanzania safari to extend your adventure.

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Tommy didn't let losing a leg stop him.

When poor Tommy was living on the streets of Penang Island he became entangled in a wild animal trap and lost part of his leg. His injury was so severe that he needed an emergency amputation to relieve his pain and save his life.

With the help of our team Tommy made an incredible recovery and soon mastered life on three legs. It wasn't long before a volunteer fell in love with him and took him home! Today he's living his best life, surrounded by love.

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  • A white and orange cat lying on a veterinary table

    We couldn't transform the lives of animals like Tommy without the generosity of animal lovers like you.

    It costs just £3 to vaccinate a dog to prevent them dying from debilitating but preventable diseases. It costs £5 to send a life-saving food bundle to feed a hungry animal. For £25 you can neuter a dog to reduce the number of puppies born to suffer on the streets.

    Every pound truly makes a difference.

    DONATE TODAY