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A Ukrainian lawyer who has spent years helping bring animal abusers to justice has been recognised with one of the animal welfare sector's highest honours. Maryna Surkova, President of the Association of Animal Protection Organisations of Ukraine (AZOU), was awarded a prestigious Naturewatch Foundation Challenge Coin during a ceremony in Kyiv on 9 June in recognition of her work strengthening animal protection laws and supporting investigations into animal cruelty offences. T

Ministers are facing fresh calls to strengthen legal protections for Britain's dwindling red squirrel population, amid warnings the iconic native mammal could disappear from much of mainland England within a generation. Red squirrel: Credit - David Knighton A national campaign backed by more than 83,000 supporters is urging the Government to grant red squirrels the same level of legal protection currently afforded to beavers, arguing the move could be achieved within months t

Nearly 600 people gathered in Bournemouth on Sunday for what organisers say was the largest National Animal Rights Day event held anywhere in the world for the third consecutive year. The annual event, which forms part of the global National Animal Rights Day movement, saw 230 people take part in a silent memorial procession through the town centre before joining a day-long Life Festival celebrating compassionate living, veganism and animal protection. Participants assembled

Animal welfare campaigners, vegan businesses, musicians and members of the public will gather in Bournemouth this Sunday (7 June) for one of the UK's largest National Animal Rights Day (NARD) celebrations. The free event takes place from 10am until 4pm at The Triangle, Bournemouth, bringing together speakers, live performers, food vendors, charities and activists as part of a worldwide movement taking place simultaneously in more than 50 countries. Among the headline speakers

These extraordinary aerial images show thousands of flamingos sweeping across some of Africa’s most surreal landscapes in a riot of colour. Photographer Alexandre Bès tracked the movements of flamingo flocks across Kenya and Namibia, capturing the birds as they passed over swirling alkaline lakes, rust-red waterways and vast desert coastlines. From above, the scenes resemble abstract paintings rather than natural landscapes, with vivid streaks of orange, blue, gold and pink s

A charity caring for disabled dogs says oxygen-rich water has helped support some of its most vulnerable animals during the recent heatwave. Broken Biscuits, a specialist animal welfare charity supporting disabled and mobility-impaired dogs, has been trialling OxyPet water across its 22 resident dogs after receiving a donation of a huge tank of water. With temperatures soaring across parts of the UK in recent weeks, the charity says hydration has become even more important fo

David Essex is giving fans the chance to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime backstage experience while helping to protect wildlife around the world. The singer, songwriter and actor has donated an exclusive meet-and-greet package to a charity auction raising funds for the Wildlife & Conservation Foundation. The prize includes two tickets to a concert on David's September UK tour, as well as the opportunity to meet the star backstage after the show, take a photograph with him and rece

Animal welfare campaigners have warned that the start of summer marks the beginning of what they describe as a renewed season of wildlife persecution on Britain's shooting estates. The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) says supporters are already discovering signs of snaring and trapping activity in the countryside as gamekeepers prepare for the forthcoming shooting season. Evidence of snaring - credit Hunt Saboteurs Association According to the group, snares are commonly plac

A rescue cat who appeared on a family’s doorstep during one of the darkest periods of their lives has been hailed as a “guardian angel” by the devastated relatives he helped heal. Teddy, an 11-year-old ginger and white stray, wandered into the life of 79-year-old Aylesbury resident Rosie Givens just as her family was reeling from the devastating cancer diagnosis of Rosie’s sister, Sue Govus. At first, Teddy was nervous and wary, his difficult life on the streets etched into e

A duck had a quacking escape after being rescued from deep inside a narrow pipe at a water treatment works in Greater Manchester. The stranded female mallard was discovered trapped six to seven feet down the pipe at a United Utilities wastewater site in Leigh, unable to spread her wings or move. But in a twist worthy of a detective drama, rescuers first had to track down the bird’s exact location after receiving only an anonymous tip-off and a video clip of the distressed duc

Celebrities, campaigners, MPs and animal welfare experts came together in Parliament this week to support the Street Paws “No One Left Outside” campaign, which is calling for people not to be unreasonably denied accommodation simply because they have a pet. The event, held in Parliament on May 19 and organised by The Animal News Agency brought together housing advocates, behavioural experts and high-profile supporters including Downton Abbey and After Life actor Peter Egan. T

England’s beloved red squirrels could disappear from the mainland within a generation because the country still has “no clear plan” to save them, conservationists have warned. Campaigners behind the grassroots movement Save Our Reds say ministers and wildlife agencies are “managing decline” rather than preventing extinction, despite mounting public outrage and years of scientific warnings. The alarm comes as more than 80,000 people have now backed a national petition demandin

Britain’s animal lovers are being hammered by soaring veterinary bills rising at almost twice the rate of inflation, amid warnings that families are being left with eye-watering costs just to keep beloved pets alive. New research from VetsCompared has revealed veterinary and pet service costs have jumped by 6.1% over the last year, compared to a 3.3% rise in the Consumer Price Index across all items. Over the last two years, vet costs have surged by 13.8%, more than double th

Dog owners are being warned not to dismiss teenage canine chaos as “just a phase”, as experts launch a live masterclass exploring the science behind one of the most misunderstood stages in a dog’s life. Jo Middleton is hosting a free masterclass to help teenage puppy parents Behaviour specialists say more dogs are surrendered to shelters between the ages of five months and three years than at any other point in their lives, with adolescence emerging as a major tipping point f

Dog owners are being urged to take extra care this summer as rising temperatures pose a serious risk to flat-faced breeds such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and British Bulldogs. Veterinary experts warn that brachycephalic dogs - breeds with shortened snouts and compressed airways - are far more vulnerable to overheating because they cannot cool themselves efficiently through panting like other dogs. The RSPCA says flat-faced breeds are among those most at risk of overheating and

Campaigners descended on Parliament Square today demanding an end to the “cruel and outdated” caging of hens, as animal welfare charity Viva! staged a passionate rally in support of its hard-hitting Cracked campaign. Protesters gathered opposite the Houses of Parliament carrying placards and banners calling on ministers to turn promises of cage reform into binding law, warning that millions of birds remain trapped in conditions they described as “medieval” despite years of pu

At The Animal News Agency, we’re used to seeing our stories travel far and wide - but every now and then, something comes along that takes on a life of its own. That’s exactly what has happened with the now-famous Welsh Tidy Mouse. Originally shared with us by retired postman Rodney Holbrook, the remarkable footage of a tiny mouse tidying up his shed quickly became one of the most heartwarming wildlife stories we’ve ever worked on. From national newspapers across the UK to ma

Protesters gathered in force outside the Vancouver Convention Centre on Thursday morning, as a coalition of international animal welfare groups staged a high-impact demonstration during the 76th FIFA Congress, demanding urgent action to stop the mass killing of dogs in Morocco ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Campaigners assembled from 8am outside the high-profile global football summit with banners, placards and coordinated messaging aimed squarely at football’s governing b

These beautiful images capture the tender bond between a pair of great crested grebes and their tiny striped chick - including the fascinating moment the youngster is fed a feather. Wildlife photographer Mark Lynham, 62, from Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, snapped the scenes at a lake in Milton Keynes earlier this week. One striking shot shows the distinctive ‘humbug’-patterned chick riding safely on its parent’s back as it glides across the water, while another captures a

These stunning images capture the incredible moment an osprey pulled off a spectacular double catch - snatching two fish in a single swoop. Photographer Bruce Rubin, 64, from Voorhees, New Jersey, first snapped the bird of prey as it plunged into the water before bursting back out clutching not one - but two fish in its razor-sharp talons. After returning to the same spot this week in southern New Jersey, Bruce captured a second set of images showing another osprey - possibly