Welcome to the official website of the International Organization for Animal Protection (OIPA), where we are dedicated to promoting the well-being and rights of animals worldwide. As a leading advocate for animal welfare, OIPA works tirelessly to combat cruelty, raise awareness, and foster a more compassionate world for all living creatures. Our mission is to create meaningful change through education, legal support, rescue operations, and collaboration with global partners. Explore our resources, join our efforts, and be a part of the movement to protect animals everywhere. Together, we can make a lasting difference.
The OIPA (International Organization for Animal Protection) expresses its deepest condolences for the passing of Brigitte Bardot, a legendary and admired film star and public figure who dedicated much of her life to animal protection. After a film career that made...
In recent days, a major controversy has erupted in Serbia surrounding the management of the Palić Zoo, with criminal charges filed, political criticism, worker protests, and appeals from citizens and animal rights groups regarding the situation of the animals housed...
We are happy to introduce you a new member league of OIPA from Philippines: FurLover Sanctuary. FurLover Sanctuary is more than a shelter, it’s a living sanctuary nestled in Nabua, Camarines Sur, Founded by Cherry Love Bañaga‑Tañamor where over 40 rescued cats find...
A new request for help from WAGWAG the Oipa's delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina has been received. "WagWag" Foundation in Banja Luka, OIPA's member league, has asked for help for Musa, a kind volunteer from Mostar. He is currently voluntarily caring for 40 cats...
Kshamenk, an orca who lived in captivity in Argentina for over three decades, confined to a tank just 12 meters in diameter, died yesterday. Rescued from a stranding in 1992, Kshamenk was never able to return to the open sea, living her entire adult life in conditions...
The world continues to fail to do enough to save species. The 20th Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, concluded in Samarkand in December 2025, was hailed as a "historic step" in wildlife protection. Over 70 species of...
