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World Animal Protection Announces Mýa as First United States Celebrity Ambassador Mar 31, 2022

Global animal welfare nonprofit organization World Animal Protection is pleased to announce Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, musician, dancer, choreographer, actress, activist and philanthropist, Mýa, as its first US Celebrity Ambassador. More →

Jane Goodall Shocked That EU at CITES May Oppose Ending Cruel Trade in Baby Elephants Aug 27, 2019

World-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall Ph.D., DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace, has joined with animal protection charity Humane Society International to issue a heart-felt plea to the European Union not to overturn a ban passed last week at the CITES wildlife trade conference in Geneva that would end the capture of baby African elephants from the wild for export to zoos and circuses in China, the USA and elsewhere. More →

Stars Demand EU Action at CITES to End Cruel Trade in Wild-Caught Elephants Aug 23, 2019

A host of stars are calling on EU leaders at CITES wildlife conference not to overturn ban on trade in wild-caught baby African elephants for zoos and circuses. More →

Stars Sign On To Save National Wildlife Crime Unit Dec 9, 2015

An open letter signed by wildlife experts has been sent to DEFRA and the Home Office urging Ministers to renew funding for the National Wildlife Crime Unit. More →

Stephen Fry Supports Wildlife Crime Awareness Week Oct 20, 2015

Although poaching and hare coursing are common problems in many UK counties, and criminals can make as much as £12,000 from the sale of a single carp, many members of the public are not aware of the wildlife crimes happening around them or that they can report it to the authorities More →

Celebrities Join World Animal Protection To Expose Cruelty Of Lion Parks Aug 11, 2015

On World Lion Day, international charity World Animal Protection released a report Breeding cruelty – how tourism is killing Africa’s lions to highlight the plight of the large cats confined to a life of misery in ‘entertainment’ parks. More →

Stars Back Campaign To Rescue Russian Bears Mar 4, 2015

World Animal Protection has launched a petition requesting the Ministry of Natural Resources in Russia help give two, 20 year old bears the freedom they have been denied for so long. More →

Pamela Anderson Urges Spanish Senators To Reject Pro-Bullfighting Bill Oct 24, 2013

Actor Pamela Anderson has written to Spanish senators asking them to reject a bill that aims to protect the dwindling pastime of bullfighting. More →

Elen Rivas Takes Bullfighting Petition To Spanish Embassy Sep 5, 2013

Spanish model Elen Rivas joined dozens of people wearing bull masks to present officials at the Spanish Embassy with a 67,078 signature-strong petition opposing a political initiative in Spain to protect bullfighting as ‘cultural heritage.’ More →

Elen Rivas To Present Bullfighting Petition At Spanish Embassy Sep 4, 2013

Spanish model Elen Rivas will join dozens of people wearing bull masks to present officials at the Spanish Embassy with a 67,078 signature-strong petition opposing a political initiative in Spain to protect bullfighting as cultural heritage. More →

Richard Branson Checks Out Turtle Farms On The Cayman Islands Nov 7, 2012

Sir Richard Branson recently visited the Cayman Islands to find out more about turtle farms after investigations revealed massive conservation and financial failures. More →

Paul McCartney Supports Campaign To Save Sea Turtles Oct 21, 2012

Sir Paul McCartney has lent his support for a campaign to save sea turtles from being farmed for food in the world’s last commercial farm in the Cayman Islands. More →

Ricky Gervais Backs WSPA Red Collar Campaign Sep 19, 2012

Ricky Gervais is backing WSPA's Red Collar campaign to stop killing millions of dogs because of our fear of rabies. More →

Alice Braga Backs WSPA Pawprint Campaign At Rio+20 Jun 25, 2012

Hollywood actress Alice Braga backed WSPA's Pawprint campaign calling for improved farm animal welfare at Rio+20. More →

Stars Join Virtual Dog March Against Cruelty Jan 18, 2012

An estimated 100,000 virtual dogs will “march” across the Internet next week to deliver a global message: Use collars, not cruelty, in the fight against rabies. More →

Kristin Bauer Wants Collars Not Cruelty Dec 9, 2011

Actress Kristin Bauer has announced her support for the World Society for the Protection of Animals' (WSPA) Collars Not Cruelty campaign to protect dogs from cruelty and rabies. More →

Leona Lewis Launches Ethical Design Challenge Nov 11, 2011

British singer/songwriter and animal lover Leona Lewis has just launched a competition to find an up-and-coming designer who will create the ethical stage outfit for her. She called to her stylish fans to bring their own ideas and is happy to launch a green fashion line. More →

Leona Lewis: Collars Not Cruelty Sep 30, 2011

WSPA is calling on governments worldwide to stop killing dogs and start running effective dog vaccination programs – and it has celebrity support. More →

Leona Lewis Wants Seal Hunting Stopped In Namibia Sep 2, 2011

Leona Lewis is calling on the government of Namibia to stop seal hunting in the African country. More →

British Stars Say No To Battery Cows Feb 9, 2011

A bunch of celebrities have joined a campaign in Britain to prevent battery cow dairy farming from coming to the UK. More →

Leona Lewis Bears All For Charity Jul 13, 2010

Leona Lewis has returned from a trip to Romania to visit a bear sanctuary with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA). More →

Animals Matter To John Tartaglia Jun 24, 2010

Tony Award (Avenue Q) and Emmy Award (Johnny and the Sprites) nominated John Tartaglia, the creative force behind the current off-Broadway hit John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean, has pledged his support to the World Society for the Protection of Animals' (WSPA) “Animals Matter to Me” campaign. More →

Paul McCartney Speaks Out Over Whaling Jun 23, 2010

Paul McCartney has joined the fight against law changes that will make whaling legal. More →

Leona Lewis Speaks Out Over Whaling Jun 16, 2010

British singer Leona Lewis has joined the fight to stop whaling. More →

Ricky Gervais Joins Charity Campaign To Ban Bullfighting Jun 4, 2010

Ricky Gervais is urging his fans to sign a petition to stop bullfighting in Spain. More →

Simon Cowell Awarded For Charity Work May 24, 2010

Simon Cowell was honored with Variety - The Children's Charity's prestigious Humanitarian Award at the Variety World Conference at the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa on May 23. More →

Animals Matter To Simon Cowell Mar 15, 2010

Simon Cowell has pledged support for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and its campaign to get international recognition of animal welfare. More →

Leona Lewis Backs WSPA In Animal Campaign Oct 28, 2009

Top international singer Leona Lewis is backing the World Society for the Protection of Animals in a new campaign video. More →

Animals Matter To Brian May Aug 18, 2009

Queen guitarist Brian May is supporting an animal welfare petition and asking his fans to do the same. More →

Eliska Sursova: Saving stolen animals in Southern Africa Nov 30, 2007

In the midst of a rumored break-up with boyfriend and Australian footballer Chris Knights, 19-year-old model-esque actress Eliska Sursova appears to be holding down the fort the way all Hollywood’s finest activists do – by going to Namibia to save the elephants of course. More →