Your Pets Cannot Give You Coronavirus, Says Vet Organization AVA
The American Veterinary Association (AVA) says “there is no evidence at this point to indicate that, under natural conditions, pets spread COVID-19 to people”. A tiger in the New York Zoo died this Tuesday night, having tested positive for COVID-19. This has sparked fears for many pet owners that their pets might be able to […]
Casper The Friendly Ghost Dog: Heart-touching Casper Finds A Happy Ending
Many of our supporters have asked what happened to Casper, the friendly Greek street dog that lost an eye. There’s good news – Casper has found a forever home and is recovering fast. His new owners say he is the most lovable fellow, and that they were so moved by his tragic story that they […]
You’re In Our Thoughts Today… How Are You And Your Animal Friends Doing?
The Coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into uncharted waters. We hope you and the ones you love, including the precious animals who share your heart and home, are keeping safe. This time of heightened uncertainty opens a dangerous door – a door that those who broker in animal abuse and exploitation are just waiting […]
Coronavirus And Your Pets: What You Need To Know
Dogs and cats can neither catch the Corona virus or pass it on to humans according to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). Yet this is not stopping the Chinese who say they are about to start killing dogs and throughout the country. Vigilantes and officials alike have promised to begin killing domestic animals […]
NFA Welcomes Kenyan Ban On Donkey Slaughter
Kenya has announced that it will ban the commercial slaughter of donkeys because of its shrinking donkey population. Abattoirs have been given a month to stop the slaughter or be shut down. Kenya has four abattoirs with slaughter licences and it is estimated that around 1,000 donkeys are killed each day. Agriculture Minister Peter Munya […]
Cats Are Traditionally Thought Of As Independent Creatures
Cats are traditionally thought of as independent creatures, pretty much doing their own thing and not needing much affection. Scientists say they remain wilder than dogs even after countless generations of domesticity and that they really are more independent than dogs and fussy about who they bond with. This can be a problem for rescued […]
Remembering Dr. Sidney Holt
Dr. Sidney Holt, a distinguished scientist whose massive contribution to the fight to protect the Great Whales changed the way the world thought about whales, has died at the age of 93. Sidney worked with our founders, Brian and Gloria Davies, to bring about an international whaling ban. We were deeply saddened to learn that […]
Rock Star Speaks Out About Donkey Cruelty In Greece
Greek-American rocker Tommy Lee has petitioned Greece’s agriculture Minister Makis Voridis seeking a ban on donkey exploitation on the tourist island of Santorini. “I am honored to have been born in Athens, and wherever I tour with Motley Crue, I proudly proclaim my Greek heritage. But there is an issue souring the reputation of Greece […]
Animal Testing Should Be Banned Worldwide. This is 2019.
In spite of world-wide condemnation, major companies continue to carry out sadistic animal testing for the production of make-up. In China, animal testing for some cosmetics is mandatory, including force-feeding studies, skin and eye irritation tests, and lethal dose tests. There is no consideration for the cruelty inflicted on animals in doing this. Most of […]
A Piece Of Good News
As you know, we work all over the world, often in difficult situations where people are poor and resources scarce. We would like to share with you just one incident where we received a desperate plea to help a dog in need, in a remote corner of Montenegro. Montenegro is not a rich place, cars […]
