Animal Welfare Foundation
The (AWF) supports the veterinary profession to use its unique position to drive improvements in animal welfare. The charity funds , supports , provides and encourages on key animal welfare issues.
Members of ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ set up AWF as an independent charity to work directly with the veterinary profession to improve the welfare of animals in the UK. As ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ’s charity AWF has a close working relationship with the Association, and ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ remain one of its key stakeholders and supporters.
Education and debate
Through the annualÌýÌýwe inspire the profession to confront controversial welfare issues through open and honest debate. ÌýPast topics include the welfare of exotic animals, farm animals, designer dogs, and welfare at slaughter.Ìý Our freeÌýÌýgive veterinary students the chance to learn more about welfare and prepare themselves for the issues they might face in practice.
Research grants
Ìýto find practical solutions to animal welfare issues has been at the heart of AWF’s work since the beginning. Our research has resulted in the development of novel educational tools, led to breakthrough diagnostics, and the development of techniques to promote the uptake of veterinary advice.Ìý AWF’sÌýÌýprovide a unique opportunity for students to develop their research skills and have a practical impact on welfare.
Advice resources
We provide pet owners with freeÌýÌýthat have been written and approved by vets on a variety of topics including euthanasia, poisons, and exercise. We also create evidence-basedÌýÌýto support them in their work.Ìý
Puppy Contract:
AWF and RSPCA developedÌýÌýto encourage those buying and breeding puppies to do so responsibly.ÌýThis free toolkit contains information provided by the breeder that buyers can use to make a decision on whether to buy the puppy they have seen.Ìý
Support AWF:
Help us address the top welfare issues faced by animals today:
- Ìý- let’s work together to tackle key animal welfare issues.
- Ìý- from cost-free giving, to running marathons - we have a way for you to support our work.
- Ìý- become a regular donor through our website.
- Ìý- leaving AWF a gift in your will is a powerful way to make sure your passion for animal welfare lives on.