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

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Clinical excellence or overtreatment? Watch Dr Polly Taylor's presentation at the 2019 AWF Discussion Forum, where… https://t.co/5SRc5gJrAY

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Vets can now obtain a free care & treatment booklet to help hedgehog casualties. The literature has been produced b… https://t.co/pMG0nVBn7T

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US professor urges UK not to dilute animal welfare standards in post-Brexit trade deals. Jim Reynolds from Western… https://t.co/8hxA1mtbkQ

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Canada passes law banning holding dolphins and whales in captivity. 'We have a moral obligation to phase out the ca… https://t.co/2GmS2TSbMf

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