This is an important development for animals in the UK and one that deserves attention. The Government has announced what it describes as the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation, with the launch of a new Animal Welfare Strategy by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
What WarPaws achieved recently is a powerful example of how real, lasting change begins. They opened their clinic to local veterinary professionals and students for a full CPD training day. This was not a symbolic gesture or a one-off event. It was a practical investment in knowledge, skills, and long-term improvement in animal care.
There is a kind of care that does not demand attention yet changes everything around it. The dispensary run by TOLFA is one of those places.
There are people whose daily routines look nothing like ours. For Dr Teresa Burnford, Clinical Director and Veterinary Surgeon at War Paws, preparation is not a preference or a habit. It is the thin line between saving a life and arriving too late.
War Paws have shared that Oriana is stepping down from her role as country director after four years of leading the shelter in Iraq. Many of you will recognise her from the updates we have posted over the years. Her presence has been central to so many of the stories we have shared.
Prevention is not always the most visible form of rescue, but it is often the most powerful. Our friends at Jai Dog Rescue recently visited Wat Nong Pho temple to vaccinate stray dogs and cats. It is simple work on the surface, but it transforms lives and strengthens entire communities.
Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica. Homes are destroyed, roads have collapsed, power lines are down and entire communities are struggling to recover. Alongside the human impact there are countless animals now fighting to survive with no shelter, no food and no support.
In Texas, a new state-backed spay and neuter programme is taking a major step forward for animal welfare tackling the issue of stray populations not by reacting to suffering, but by preventing it before it begins.
We’re incredibly proud to introduce Oriance “Ori” Lungu as the newest Power of One Ambassador.
Ori is a national boxing champion, coach, and mentor whose life embodies resilience, empowerment, and strength of character. From winning England’s National Elite Championship to guiding young people and supporting adults in recovery, everything Ori does is about lifting others up and helping them find their own power.
Nathaniel Wood returned to the cage on Saturday 26 October 2025, securing a stunning unanimous decision victory over José Delgado at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi.
That opening round had everything, intensity, pressure, and moments that could have gone either way. But Nathaniel showed what separates champions from contenders: focus under fire.
The IUCN World Conservation Congress, recently held in Abu Dhabi, stands as one of the most important international gatherings for protecting animals and the planet. It brings together scientists, conservationists, governments, charities, and community leaders from across the globe to shape environmental policy and inspire practical action that reaches beyond borders.
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Old Southendians Under 12 Blacks, a brand-new grassroots football team kicking off their very first season in the Southend & District Junior Sunday League.
