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

AWF student grants are available now to support your research project. To learn more or apply, visit our website:… https://t.co/CO8ZDchziK

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USPCA chief Brendan Mullan has said a 3-year break in devolved government has seen the region fall behind the rest… https://t.co/Fzm6iXvtgJ

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The start of the second lockdown saw London Zoo close its doors again to the public. According to their keepers, th… https://t.co/H2ivx8oxks

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The UK is facing a major puppy shortage, fuelling a rise in the illegal puppy trade. Numbers of dog imports and the… https://t.co/EgAmPov3BT

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