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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 16h

Wouldn’t you want to know if your partner had a history of animal abuse? In a Facebook survey we conducted, 100% of respondents said yes. That’s why we’re campaigning for Holly’s Law: naturewatch.org/campaigns/protect-a…

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 30/09/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to our lovely patron, Rula Lenska! 💐 Rula has been an amazing supporter of animal welfare for years, and we’re so grateful to have her on the Naturewatch Foundation team. 🐾 Hope you have a brilliant day, Rula! Thank you for everything you do for animals. ❤️ #AdvancingAnimalWelfare

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 28/09/2026

We would like to remind supporters that our petitions to online retailers remain open and active. 1,218 emails have already been sent to Amazon and eBay UK, asking them to stop selling catapults. Please add your voice: action.naturewatch.org/wildlife-is-... #TargetCrimeNotWildlife

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 26/09/2026

Have you seen our winning design yet? 🦜🎉 Meet Louisa, aged 15, whose colourful toucan design has WON our World Animal Day Mug Competition! 🏆☕️ Read more about our winner, wonderful runners up and special mentions! www.worldanimalday.org/world-animal…

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 26/09/2026

Donate a Dinner this World Animal Day! Support your local rescue this October 4 by donating a one-off dinner to an animal in need. If you’d like to get involved, please visit naturewatch.org/donate-a-dinner-thi…

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 25/09/2026

🏆 We’re thrilled that ‘A Tail of Two Dogs’ won Best Animated Film at The Saltways Charity Film Festival Awards yesterday! Huge thanks to our team, Firelily Studios, Paul Goodenough & our wonderful supporters for helping shine a light on beagles used in animal testing in the UK. 🐶 #EndAnimalTesting

A smiling woman in a navy suit stands before a Saltways Charity Film Festival backdrop, holding a wooden award in front of a dandelion-patterned display.

A poster for The Saltways Charity Film Festival announcing the winner for Best Animated Film, featuring a cartoon of dogs and the text Where Are You?

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 24/09/2026

1/2 🏆 IT’S AWARDS DAY! 🎬 The #SaltwaysFilmFestival awards are happening today – and #ATailOfTwoDogs is in the running for Best Animated Film! 🐶 📆 Thurs 24 Sept ⏰ 1:30pm 📍 Join Campaign Manager Laura - sign up for the livestream: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Good luck to everyone taking part! 🤞

A poster on a brick wall announces The Saltways Charity Film Festival taking place today, featuring a dandelion graphic and two cartoon dog illustrations.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 21/09/2026

🐶 The Government promised to end puppy farming – but most UK puppies are still bred outside the regulations. Our new research shows that less than 15% of puppies sold in the UK are thought to come from licensed breeders. Dogs deserve better. They need action NOW. naturewatch.org/pupp...

A group of six fluffy, white puppies cuddling together on a soft blanket, with a colourful toy nearby. Overlaid text reads, Shocking new figures expose the scale of unregulated breeding in the UK.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 21/09/2026

The Spark for Change, 150 years ago. A Public outcry against experimenting on dogs in Victorian England - raising a voice for the animals without one. Voices for Silent Lives. More info: naturewatch.org/world-day-fo... #EndAnimalTesting #VoicesForSilentLives

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 18/09/2026

📢 Good news for Welsh wildlife! A proposed Wild Animal Welfare (Wales) Bill could introduce protections for seals & a statutory close season for hares, protecting them when they're most vulnerable. A consultation on the proposals is due to go live on 21 September 2026. www.gov.wales/written-stat...

A close-up of a young hare resting in dry grass.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 17/09/2026

🐾 Stay up to date with our animal welfare work! Want to hear about the latest campaigns, news and ways you can help animals? Join our mailing list for occasional updates on animal experiments, companion animal breeding, wildlife crime and more! 📩 naturewatch.org/mail... #AdvancingAnimalWelfare

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 16/09/2026

After our workshop at Wild Summit, delegates were invited to ask the UK Government to put the welfare of wild animals at the heart of policymaking. The message is clear: wild animals deserve to live free from cruelty, exploitation, and unnecessary suffering. naturewatch.org/the-bristol-...

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 16/09/2026

Wildlife offender sentenced following partnership with Cleveland Police. A man has been sentenced to 12 months in custody and disqualified from keeping animals for 15 years after pleading guilty to six offences of illegally hunting wild mammals with dogs and causing unnecessary suffering to a deer.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 16/09/2026

150 years. Many voices. One Conversation.... The Voices for Silent lives. Coming soon.... Humane Science. Better for animals AND people. #EndAnimalTesting #VoicesForSilentLives #ReplacingAnimalsInScience

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 15/09/2026

1/2 🐾 Lucas has a special delivery for you – the summer edition of Watch Magazine is here! 🐶 💜 In this issue, actor Peter Egan shares his 'Purple Paw' story, we interview one of our 2026 #PetRescueGrant winners, and we share updates from our animal welfare campaigns! naturewatch.org/wp-c...

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 10/09/2026

Wouldn’t you want to know? If you found out your partner had a history of animal abuse, wouldn’t you want to know before it was too late? That’s why Holly’s Law matters.💜 #HollysLaw #ProtectPeopleProtectAnimals

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 05/09/2026

🐱 Animals deserve kindness, wherever they live. That's why we support shelters in the UK and animal welfare projects worldwide through #WorldAnimalDay. 🐾 Please nominate us for £1000 in the #MovementForGood draw - your vote could make a big difference to our campaigns. 🙏 movementforgood.com/...

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 04/09/2026

Today, on World Leukaemia Day, we’re announcing the launch of our new grant partnership with @humaneresearch.bsky.social 🔬 Dr Minerva Bosch-Fortea’s new research could transform how scientists study leukaemia while reducing the need for animal testing. Read more: naturewatch.org/announcing-o...

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 03/09/2026

Help us take dogs like 43 out of toxicity testing 🐶 Email your MP and be a voice for dogs used in research. action.naturewatch.org/end-use-of-d... #EndAnimalTesting #EndBeagleTesting #Dogs

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 01/09/2026

1/2 🐾 Office dog Neville’s got his paws on the latest Watch Magazine! From stories about the human-animal bond to updates on the work you make possible, Watch features inspiring stories, animal welfare news and ways to get involved. 🐶 Check out the online version: naturewatch.org/wp-c...

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 01/09/2026

🐁 Animals shouldn’t have to suffer for science. Please nominate us for a chance to win £1000 in the #MovementForGood draw - an amazing windfall like this would support our campaign to end animal testing and our wider animal welfare work. It only takes a minute! 🙏 movementforgood.com/draws/1000?c...

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 29/08/2026

🎉 Please join us in wishing a #HappyBirthday to our wonderful patron, Dan Richardson! From supporting our animal welfare campaigns to working on causes close to his heart, his compassion makes the world a better place for animals. 🐾 🙏 Thank you, Dan, for everything you do - have a fantastic day!

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 28/08/2026

🐾 We’re thrilled to have ‘Ben the Vet’ as our new patron! Vet Ben Simpson-Vernon shares clear pet health & welfare advice with thousands online, helping people care for animals and make informed choices. 🐶🐱 Please join us in giving him a warm welcome! 👋 #AdvancingAnimalWelfare #EndPuppyFarming

🐾 We’re thrilled to have ‘Ben the Vet’ as our new patron!
Vet Ben Simpson-Vernon shares clear pet health and welfare advice with thousands online, helping people care for animals and make informed choices. 🐶🐱
Please join us in giving him a warm welcome! 👋
#AdvancingAnimalWelfare #EndPuppyFarming

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 27/08/2026

1/2 Ukraine: NGO Life helps manage stray animal numbers in Cherkasy during the war. They've neutered up to 5,000 animals, rehabbed those rescued from the frontline & educated people on how to treat animals humanely. This year, we were pleased to provide equipment for their mobile sterilisation unit.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 25/08/2026

Thank you from our Protect Animals. Protect People. Campaign Manager, Mark, and his four-legged assistant, Conrad! 💜🐎 With your support, we've gone from lobbying Parliament for change to Parliament coming to us. #PurplePaw #ProtectAnimalsProtectPeople #BreakingTheLink

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 21/08/2026

Every 1.3 days, someone loses their life to domestic abuse. We can’t afford the cost of delay. Vulnerable people and animals need protection, and we need #HollysLaw now. Find out more about our work: lnkd.in/e8wsNvBV #ProtectAnimalsProtectPeople #BreakingTheLink💜

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 20/08/2026

Meet our 2026 #WorldAnimalDay Grant Winners! 🎉 This year, we're proud to support three incredible projects making a difference for animals around the world — from Bosnia and Herzegovina to India. Find out more 👇 🔗 naturewatch.org/meet-the-2026-world…

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 20/08/2026

At Global Birdfair we asked the public to tell Amazon and eBay to stop selling catapults to under-18s 🦢 Now we're asking you to get involved too! Your support can stop cruelty at the source: action.naturewatch.org/wildlife-is-... #TargetCrimeNotWildlife @theurbanbirder.bsky.social

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 18/08/2026

1/2 🐶 Across the UK, dogs & puppies suffer because illegal, low-welfare breeders put profit before welfare. Pups can be poorly socialised or taken from mums too soon, while adult dogs are repeatedly bred from & live in awful conditions. They can’t speak up, but you can. See below to find out how.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 11/08/2026

💜 “My dogs didn’t just change my life – they helped to save it.” Read Ellie's story in full here: naturewatch.org/campaigns/protect-a… #PurplePaw

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 07/08/2026

🐶 Every dog deserves a healthy start, but an unlicensed breeder has been convicted of animal welfare offences and fraud. 💔 Although their ad said both parents were health-tested, one sick pup sold had birth defects and a respiratory condition. cheltenham.gov.uk/news/2026/au... #EndPuppyFarming

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 06/08/2026

Celebrate the bond between animals and people with Purple Paw 💜 Every pet has a story and a reason they mean so much to us. We're inviting you to share a photo and tell us why they’re so special. 📸 Email your story to hope@naturewatch.org

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 31/07/2026

"As a survivor of abuse, I know how important it is to have access to any information about a partner's history." – Sharon Livermore MBE As part of Holly's 100, we're sharing voices backing Holly's Law. Can you help? Email hope@naturewatch.org 💜 #Hollys100 #HollysLaw #BreakTheLink

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 23/07/2026

1/3 Along with 17 animal protection organisations, we have written to the Northern Irish government regarding live boiling of crustaceans.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 23/07/2026

Working in partnership with Refuge4Pets. 💜 Mark took a trip down to Devon to see first-hand how Refuge4Pets are transforming lives. We're proud to work together to protect both animals and people. Read the full story in our latest blog. naturewatch.org/a-shared-mission

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 21/07/2026

Cruelty to animals and abuse of people are deeply connected, which is why Holly's Law matters. Holly's Law would help people access information about a partner's history of animal abuse, helping protect both animals and people. #HollysLaw #ProtectAnimalsProtectPeople #BreakingTheLink

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 15/07/2026

🐾 Losing a pet is losing a member of the family. 💔 Grief can bring many emotions, and every reaction is OK. Our latest blog shares ways to cope and where to find support, including for children. You don't have to face pet loss alone. naturewatch.org/coping-with-... 🌈 #PetLossSupport

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 09/07/2026

2025 animal experiments statistics have been released. 🐭 New figures released today, show a disappointing reality – the number of animals used in scientific procedures is falling far too slowly. Still too many animals are suffering for science. More information: naturewatch.org/still-too-ma...

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 08/07/2026

The UK Government has announced it will begin collecting the number of animals bred and not used in British laboratories and publish these figures every year, starting in 2028! These figures have not been collected since 2017. Read about our Forgotten Lives campaign: naturewatch.org/campaigns/an...

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 07/07/2026

1/2 👏 Congrats to Torridge District Council on a guilty verdict. We’ll keep supporting investigations into the illegal breeding and selling of dogs, cats & rabbits to help hold offenders accountable. Sentencing details to follow when available. www.torridge.gov.uk/article/2257... #StopGreedBreeding

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 03/07/2026

1/2 🐾 Too many dogs in the UK come from illegal or low-welfare breeders while rescue dogs wait for homes. This #InternationalPlasticBagFreeDay, spread the message: "Make a Dog's Day – Adopt Don't Shop". Organic tote bag, only £10 inc. P&P. 🛍️ naturewatch.org/make-a-dogs-... #StopGreedBreeding

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 02/07/2026

🏛️ A busy few days in Parliament, ending with a brilliant evening at the Ban Trophy Hunting campaign event. Every conversation helps keep animal welfare on the agenda. Together, we're working towards a kinder future for animals. 🤝

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 01/07/2026

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Megan McCubbin as our new patron! A TV presenter, author, zoologist and conservationist, Megan has spoken up for wildlife from sharks and bears to foxes and badgers. We’re excited to have her supporting our animal welfare campaigns!

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 30/06/2026

Earlier this month, Natalie visited Save the Dogs in Romania with her daughter Lily. A highlight was a humane education event for visually impaired children, learning with the sanctuary’s donkeys. 🫏 Inspiring to see compassion and education in action, something we also work on! #EasternEuroAnimals

A woman takes a selfie by a metal fence with several donkeys behind it on a sunny day. She is wearing a green shirt and smiling at the camera.

Three donkeys stand behind a green metal fence that encloses a grassy area. Two are touching noses. The top of a young girl’s head is partially visible as she watches them.

A woman in a black jacket is leaning over as she watches a dark brown donkey eating grass through a green metal fence.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 30/06/2026

Nev's got today's reading sorted. 🐾📰 Our HQ's quality inspector has given The Daily Star feature the paw of approval! 💜 Pick up a copy today and celebrate the extraordinary bond between people and their pets. #BreakingTheLink #PurplePaw

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 29/06/2026

💙💛 Ukrainian soldiers have rescued a cat and her four kittens from the frontline, flying them 7.5 miles to safety using a ‘Vampire’ drone. 🐈 A touching reminder that compassion for animals endures even during conflict. Read more: nypost.com/2026/06/1... #EasternEuroAnimals

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 29/06/2026

🌟 #SmallCharityWeek Spotlight: Meet Sarah! 🐻 As coordinator of World Animal Day, we show how small charities can make a global impact, in line with the 'Small charity, big impact' theme. 🎥 Sarah shares how our grant helps ambassadors worldwide deliver vital animal welfare projects. @ncvo.bsky.social

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 26/06/2026

🐰 It's #RabbitAwarenessWeek! Rabbits aren't low-maintenance pets like some people think. They need the right diet, companionship, space, enrichment and specialist vet care. They can live 10+ years and deserve lifelong commitment. Find lots of great info & blogs here: rabbitawarenessactio...

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 26/06/2026

🌟 #SmallCharityWeek Spotlight: Meet Natalie S! 🐕 Natalie is our Ukraine-based Campaign Coordinator for Eastern Europe. Despite the war, we're continuing our work supporting local groups in need. 🎥 Here, Natalie shares a 'Small charity, big impact' project that's close to her heart. @ncvo.bsky.social

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 25/06/2026

🌟 #SmallCharityWeek Spotlight: Meet Natalie H! 🐶 This year’s 'Small charity, big impact' theme shows how small teams can drive real change for animals. Natalie shares our progress on improving outcomes for dogs, cats & rabbits affected by the UK's illegal & low-welfare pet trade. @ncvo.bsky.social

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