|
|
Friends, Clients, Associates & Profiles: http://www.shedmole.com/ http://www.muddypawswales.co.uk/ http://www.simonhedger.com/ http://www.johnbradburne.com/ http://www.joycemeyer.org/ http://www.greyhoundaction.co.uk/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Irwin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Kennedy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Tomlinson The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA): http://www.hsa.org.uk/ HSA is the only registered charity committed to the welfare of animals in markets, during transport and to the point of slaughter. It believes in a positive, rational approach and, with your support, can make a lasting and practical improvement to the welfare of food animals. World Society for the Protection of Animals, Farmwatch: http://wspafarmwatch.org In terms of sheer numbers, farm animal welfare is the biggest animal welfare problem in the world today. Literally billions of farm animals are reared behind the closed doors of factory farms. They are caged or crammed and forced to grow super-fast, and pushed to their physical limits in the quest for more meat, milk or eggs. At the end of their short lives, millions of farm animals are transported over great distances in poor conditions, simply to be slaughtered at the journey's end. Compassion in World Farming (CIWF): http://www.ciwf.org.uk/ CIWF is committed to exposing the cruelty and poor welfare standards associated with factory farming systems and long distance transport. As a charitable organisation, CIWF advocates organic, humane and sustainable alternatives to factory farming and supports those systems which improve the living standards of farmed animals worldwide. The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC): http://www.fawc.org.uk/ An independent advisory body established by the Government in 1979. Its terms of reference are to keep under review the welfare of farm animals on agricultural land, at market, in transit and at the place of slaughter; and to advise the Government of any legislative or other changes that may be necessary. Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC): http://www.cawc.org.uk/ CAWC was set up to conduct independent studies into the welfare, care and treatment of companion animals and their role within society. The Council offers advice to members of the public, any other institution or organisation and the Government by publishing the results of their studies. The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW): http://www.ufaw.org.uk/ An independent registered charity that works to develop and promote improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and educational activity worldwide. Veterinary Christian Fellowship (VCF): http://www.vcf.org.uk/ Our aims are to unite Christians within the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions through their common loyalty to the Lord Jesus Christ; and to assist them in the integration of their faith into their professional lives.To encourage and support Christian vet and vet nursing students during their studies.To support the work of vets and vet nurses called to work and witness abroad. Worldwide Veterinary Service: http://www.wvs.org.uk/ A UK charity that supplies veterinary resources to animal charities and non-profit organisations around the world. Our projects involve teams of WVS volunteers who help our associated charities around the world. Our teams are comprised of both veterinary and non-veterinary volunteers who want to work proactively in the field of animal welfare. Vetaid: http://www.vetaid.org/ VETAID is a not-for-profit, international development organisation working for reduction in poverty and increase in food security of people dependent on livestock.The purpose of VETAID's work is to strengthen livelihood strategies of resource-poor farmers by increasing the contribution made by their livestock, by promoting the rights of farmers and herders, and by partnering and building the capacity of local organisations. Animals Asia Foundation: http://www.animalsasia.org/ Animals Asia Foundation is a Hong Kong-based government-registered animal welfare charity. It also has charitable status in UK, USA, Germany and Australia. The Animals Asia Foundation is devoted to the needs of wild, domesticated and endangered species throughout the Asian continent.The mission of the Animals Asia Foundation is to improve the lives of all animals in Asia, end cruelty and restore respect for animals Asia-wide.We aim for change for all animals, inspired by empathy for the few.Our animal ambassadors embody the ideal that empathy for one animal can evolve into empathy for an entire species and ultimately for all species.We aim for change in people's attitudes, thus motivating them to co-exist peacefully with animals. The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust: http://www.gambiahorseanddonkey.org.uk/ Established to reduce rural poverty by increasing productivity of working horses and donkeys through animal welfare and management education. Aims consist of: Employing a Gambian veterinary surgeon and his team of assistants; Making full use of locally available medicinal plants e.g. Aloe Vera; Educating the farming community; Training Extension workers; Liasing with appropriate agricultural agencies; Providing hospital and mobile treatment facilities; Making use of voluntary expertise from abroad to provide specialist training e.g. farriery and harness making. http://www.peta.org.uk/factsheet/files/FactsheetDisplay.asp?ID=114 http://www.milkmyths.org.uk/report/index.php |
you are here: LINKS |