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2009 Archive

WSPA Applauds Humane Restaurants in 15 U.S. Cities

Nov 18, 2009
As the holiday season approaches, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) announced this week the launch of an unprecedented database at EatHumane.org featuring over 150 restaurants in 15 U.S. cities. WSPA aims to help diners find restaurants that serve a variety of humanely raised meat and dairy products that have not been factory farmed, a method which has been linked to environmental issues.

Tips from WSPA for a Healthy and Humane Thanksgiving Table

Nov 04, 2009
On Thanksgiving Day when Americans give thanks for the abundance of food on their table, they should also appreciate the global impact of what they are eating. Making humane choices when shopping for a turkey and other holiday groceries is a simple yet powerful way to make a difference, reports the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA).

Leona Says Animals Matter to Her in New Charity Film

Oct 27, 2009
Top international singer Leona Lewis is backing the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), the world’s largest alliance of animal welfare organizations, in a new campaign video launched today.

Celebrities Join the World Society for the Protection of Animals to Support World Animal Week

Sep 24, 2009
Actor Kellan Lutz (“Twilight”), actresses Kristin Davis, Christina Applegate, Tiffani Thiessen and supermodel Joanna Krupa (“Dancing with the Stars”) are among the stars teaming up with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) to raise awareness about animal welfare issues during World Animal Week from October 4 to October 10, 2009. To show their support, the stars have signed the “Animals Matter to Me” petition endorsing a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, which urges the United Nations to adopt an international agreement on the welfare of animals.

Animal Protection Groups Outraged over Vegas Bullfights

Sep 14, 2009
“Fiestas Patrias,” the first in a series of 2009 Las Vegas bloodless bullfights, is scheduled to take place today at the South Point Equestrian Complex & Arena amid protest from national and international animal protection organizations. Concerned over the stress and injuries incurred by the bulls as well as the event’s general promotion of bullfighting as a sport, The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and CAS International are among the groups protesting the fights hosted by The South Point Hotel & Casino and Don Bull Productions.

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Video: Collars Not Cruelty in the Fight Against Rabies

Every year, more than 55,000 people around the world die from rabies. In response, nearly 20 million dogs are needlessly and cruelly killed in misguided attempts to control the disease. Today, on World Rabies Day, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is calling for “Collars Not Cruelty” and asking governments worldwide to tackle rabies through the only humane and effective solution: mass vaccination of dogs.

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PDF: High Steaks: a humane and sustainable 'farm to fork' beef system in the U.S.

PDF: Enhancing rural livelihoods and nutrition through higher welfare poultry production in India.

PDF: An analysis of attitudes and bear bile use in Vietnam.

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