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

Who can believe Pedigree Dogs Exposed first aired 10 years ago?! This programme, raising awareness about inherited… https://t.co/UmJmco85w8

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Thinking about keeping pet chickens? Download our Keeping pet chickens guide for useful information on which breed… https://t.co/bDWLv1Bo37

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'We'd encourage all pet owners to learn some basic first aid so they'd know what to do in an emergency.' RSPCA Vete… https://t.co/4FugqTdBOs

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Do you offer pre-purchase consultations in your practice? At our recent Discussion Forum we looked at the benefits… https://t.co/xEG4Aev9TX

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Obesity in horses is a growing problem & is one of the top concerns for equine vets. We have produced a video expla… https://t.co/qmWZ51TE3t

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