World Animal Protection News

*Photo of Chinh being relocated to his new home at FOUR PAWS.

A Win for Animals: Chinh Freed After 20 Years in Captivity

Amazing news! Chinh, an Asiatic black bear forced to live alone in a cage for 20 years on a bear bile farm in Vietnam, has been rescued and released!

After his owner was persuaded to surrender him, Chinh was rescued by FOUR PAWS, supported by World Animal Protection and the Vietnam Forest Protection (FPD). Chinh now begins his new life at a FOUR PAWS Sanctuary in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, where he is among other rescued bears.

World Animal Protection has partnered with the Vietnamese government for nearly two decades to end the cruel practice of bear bile farming. Since 2005, bear bile farms in Vietnam have decreased by 95%. Yet many bears still endure agonizing captivity and need urgent aid. Your donation today can help eradicate the bear bile industry and rescue suffering animals globally. Please give now to help other bears like Chinh!

What You Need to Know About Bird Flu

Former US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams is raising concerns about the prevalence of bird flu in commercially available milk samples in the United States, with one out of five samples testing positive. Highly pathogenic bird flu is spreading quickly, harming wild and farmed animals alike.

The virus has spread to cows in 26 herds across eight states, suggesting a wider impact than initially thought, with speculation that up to 40 percent of herds in the Texas Panhandle might be infected.

The Terrible Truth About Where Petco and PetSmart Get Their Animals

Animals sold in pet stores like PetSmart and Petco come from cruel mills and animal dealers like Sun Pet Ltd. where animals endure systemic neglect.

Washington, DC and Cambridge, Massachusetts have passed laws prohibiting selling most animals. Boston and New York City have banned guinea pig sales, and 11 other cities restrict sales of certain species. Wondering if your city might follow suit? Grab our toolkit for guidance on implementing such bans. 

Your Next Summer Destination: Wildlife Heritage Areas

Practice ethical tourism this summer by checking out a Wildlife Heritage Area! We’ve partnered with World Cetacean Alliance to highlight some of the highest-quality, responsible, and community-led wildlife watching in the world. Two of them are in the US!

Cultivate Your Legacy With FreeWill

Consider how you can extend your compassion to all you love by creating your will with FreeWill. Our free online tool is designed to help you ensure your wishes are honored, protect the people and causes dear to you, and create a lasting impact on the lives of animals around the world.

It’s Time to Ban the Sale of Kangaroo Leather

More than a million kangaroos are killed by commercial hunters every year. Their meat and skin are sold and exported to approximately 70 countries where they’re used for food and fashion.

If you live in New York, you can ask your legislator to support a bill prohibiting the sale of kangaroo leather in the state.

AAPI Voices in Animal Protection Legislation

This Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we explored the role AAPI advocates play in advancing legislative animal protection initiatives.

Celebrating Compassion: 4 Jewish Animal Advocates to Know

In recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, we pay tribute to four individuals whose culture has deeply influenced their tireless advocacy for animal welfare.

Meet Our New Global Chief Executive Officer, Tricia Croasdell

We are so excited to welcome Tricia Croasdell as our new World Animal Protection Global CEO.