About Us

About us

Our mission is to use veterinary knowledge to improve the welfare of animals through science, education and debate
AWF was founded in 1983 to improve the welfare of animals. We fund research, support veterinary education, provide pet care advice and encourage debate on animal welfare issues.

How we help

Identifying and tackling the welfare issues of the future

Over 30 years of using veterinary science to improve welfare

Meet the team behind the work

Bird flu has been confirmed on a chicken farm in Suffolk, making it the first case of avian influenza affecting pou… https://t.co/d8d4P8tHOH

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5yo Luigi was recently awarded pet slimming champion after losing almost 2 stone with help from the PDSA. AWF recen… https://t.co/uNx3rfPFpS

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Christmas is fast on its way, but the chilly weather is already well and truly here! Vets provide six tips for pet… https://t.co/AAhuyaO9L4

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When it comes to #animalwelfare, is technology and welfare a happy partnership? Join us on Monday 8 June to discus… https://t.co/EEGiAMI472

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Last year we funded 7 student #research projects on a range of topics from piglet welfare to lameness in horses. F… https://t.co/9KJJvqeqlB

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