World Animal Day News

In memory of Jane Goodall

31st March 2026

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.” Jane Goodall (1934-2025) was one of the first female scientists and conservationists. She was,... Read more

Two Montego Bay Animal Haven team members sit in the doorway of their yellow rescue van, holding a small dog.

World Animal Day Day in Montego Bay

25th March 2026

On World Animal Day, October 4, 2025, we honoured both World Animal Day and the Naturewatch Foundation Grant by hosting a veterinary clinic in the Gold Street community in downtown... Read more

Announcing the World Animal Day 2026 Theme

19th March 2026

It’s that exciting time of year again, when we reveal the official theme for World Animal Day 2026! As always, we turned to you for inspiration. We received hundreds of... Read more

A small herd of Asian elephants, including a young calf, walking together across a forest clearing with palm trees and green hills in the background.

Lek Chailert and Thailand’s abused Elephants

22nd December 2025

To honour 100 years of animal world day, we’re celebrating the incredible heroes whose dedication has changed lives across the globe. For this feature of the series, we are telling... Read more

Empathy: The First Step Toward a Better World for Animals

20th November 2025

When we talk about animal welfare, the conversation often jumps straight to laws, regulations, and the punishment of cruelty. But true, lasting change does not begin in courtrooms — it... Read more

Children take part in an Animals Asia event in China celebrating World Animal Day, featuring colourful displays about pet care and rabies prevention.

Celebrating World Animal Day in China

3rd November 2025

In the lead-up to World Animal Day, Animals Asia hosted a series of inspiring public awareness events across Nanning (Guangxi) and Guangzhou (Guangdong) to promote compassion for animals and responsible... Read more

Volunteers from Townsville Against Live Exports (TALE) hosting a stall for World Animal Day on October 4.

100 Years of World Animal Day: A Global Celebration

14th October 2025

This October 4, the world came together in celebration of animals everywhere. People of all ages and backgrounds united under the theme “Save Animals, Save the Planet,” making this year’s... Read more

Members of the Rwanda Animal Welfare Organisation (RAWO) holding a World Animal Day 2025 banner promoting humane dog population management and vaccination in Rwanda.

Rwanda’s First Public World Animal Day: Over 200 Dogs Vaccinated by RAWO

14th October 2025

Just a few months after being announced as one of the 2025 World Animal Day grant winners, the Rwanda Animal Welfare Organisation (RAWO) has proudly hosted the country’s first-ever public... Read more

A Warm Welcome for Stray Cats in Bosnia & Herzegovina: WagWag Opens Their Third Cat Hotel

26th September 2025

Just a couple of months after being announced as one of the 2025 winners of the World Animal Day grant, WagWag from Bosnia & Herzegovina has proudly completed their Hotel... Read more

The image shows a drawing of a black and white puffin with a red beak. The background is shades of blue and purple, speckled with dots.

World Animal Day ‘Design a Mug’ Competition Winner!

25th September 2025

We are delighted to announce the winner of Naturewatch Foundation’s 2025 World Animal Day ‘Design a Mug’ competition! With over 130 wonderful entries from around the world, our judges had... Read more

A person in a large dog costume stands next to a smiling woman wearing a black Scottish SPCA jacket. She holds a white donation bucket. Behind them are a crowd of people, colourful bunting, and a Scottish SPCA van.

Scottish SPCA launches biggest ever fundraising weekend for World Animal Day

15th September 2025

The Scottish SPCA is marking World Animal Day 2025 with its biggest ever street collection, taking place across Scotland on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October. So far, 33 collections... Read more

A silhouette of a child with a headset on facing a brightly lit screen showing a blurred-out computer game.

Calling Streamers based in England and Wales! Join the RSPCA for World Animal Day.

1st September 2025

Raise funds. Stop cruelty. Stream kindness with the RSPCA! This World Animal day the RSPCA is challenging gamers and streamers across England and Wales to tackle animal cruelty through in-game... Read more

Four World Animal Day grant winners have been chosen to split this year’s grant!

11th August 2025

We have some exciting news! There are FOUR winners for this year’s World Animal Day grant, and we are delighted to share them, and their proposed projects, with you! Every... Read more

Animal Welfare Heroes: Jill Robinson and the Moon Bears of Asia

7th August 2025

Animal Welfare Heroes: Jill Robinson and the Moon Bears of Asia To honour 100 years of World Animal Day, we’re celebrating the incredible heroes whose dedication has changed the lives... Read more

Animal Welfare Heroes: Dian Fossey and the Legacy of Digit

26th June 2025

To honour 100 years of World Animal Day, we’re celebrating the incredible heroes whose dedication has changed the lives of animals across the globe. To launch this special series, we... Read more

The work of PEACE, a Japanese group campaigning to end dolphin hunts

3rd June 2025

We have recently welcomed Robert Gilhooly as our new ambassador for Japan. Robert works for an organisation called PEACE, and has kindly provided us with a blog of the organisation's... Read more