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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 17h

Together, we celebrated the progress that's been made for animals in Wales, while highlighting the action still needed to ensure a good life for all animals. Thank you to Vikki Howells MS, Cabinet Minister Llyr Gruffydd MS, Members of the Senedd and guests for helping make the day such a success.

A group of men and women stand side-by-side at an Animal Licensing Wales display table. They’re holding a World Animal Day.

Two smiling women stand side-by-side at an RSPCA display table. One is holding a World Animal Day flag.

A group of men and women stand side-by-side at Greyhound Rescue Wales display table. One is holding a World Animal Day.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 17h

🐾 This week, we were pleased to join Hope Rescue and RSPCA Cymru for our joint event, Celebrating Animal Welfare in Wales, at the Senedd. We were joined by Members of the Senedd, Welsh Government officials & animal welfare colleagues inc. Blue Cross, Greyhound Rescue Wales & Animal Licensing Wales.

A black and white greyhound wearing a red harness and a Welsh flag collar stands by people holding a green and white World Animal Day flag that features a graphic of various animals in a globe.

Two smiling women stand side-by-side at a Hope Rescue display table. They’re holding a World Animal Day.

Three women stand side-by-side at a Naturewatch Foundation display table. They’re holding a World Animal Day.

Three women stand side-by-side at a Blue Cross display table. They’re holding a World Animal Day.

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Naturewatch Foundation @naturewatch.org · 01/10/2026

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

2/2 🐶 #ICYMI - Our heartbreaking animation tells the story of the contrasting lives of ‘Toby’ and ‘43’, shining a light on the plight of beagles used in experiments right here in the UK. Most importantly, it gives dogs like ‘43’ a voice. 💔 🎬Watch it here: youtu.be/vWVLj1pSHZA?... #EndAnimalTesting

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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

2/2 📖 Would you prefer a printed copy of Watch Magazine? 📮 Join our postal mailing list and Lucas will pop one in the post to you – make sure you tick the box! naturewatch.org/mail... And please don't forget to pass your copy of Watch on to friends and family. 🙏 #AdvancingAnimalWelfare

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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

2/2 To order a free paper copy like Nev’s, please email info@naturewatch.org and we’ll pop one in the post! And don’t forget to sign up to our email list if you’d like more regular updates on our animal welfare campaigns! naturewatch.org/mail... #AdvancingAnimalWelfare

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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

2/2 🐾 Life is just one of the incredible animal welfare organisations we provide crucial resources for in Ukraine, but we can’t do it without our amazing supporters – thank you. 🙏 Read more about what we’re doing for Ukraine’s animals: naturewatch.org/campaigns/an... #EasternEuroAnimals

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We tackle the root causes of cruelty, neglect, and overpopulation to help people build kinder, lasting relationships with animals in Ukraine, Moldova and

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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

2/2 If you suspect someone of illegally breeding or selling puppies, please report it to us. We will look into your leads and pass credible information to the relevant authorities. 🌐 Report it here: naturewatch.org/get-... 📧 puppyfarming@naturewatch.org 📱 07392 185 373 #EndPuppyFarming

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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

3/3 We are calling on the Northern Irish government to follow suit and publish official guidance to end this cruel practice. #PainAtTheTimeofKilling #AnimalLaw #AnimalProtection

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

2/3 England set the example in December 2025 when its Animal Welfare Strategy acknowledged that boiling decapod crustaceans – like lobsters and crabs – alive is incompatible with current legislation. The same legal provision applies in Northern Ireland.

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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

2/2 You can help us stop animal exploitation. 🐶🐱🐰 If you know anything about illegal or low-welfare breeders and sellers of dogs, cats or rabbits, please report it to us in confidence. We’ve put together a checklist of the most useful info to include. naturewatch.org/get-involved... #Hotline4Pets

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