OIPA ETS and Network for Animals Launch Joint International Action on New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 Strategy

OIPA Romania Participates in Educational Event Promoting Adoption and Respect for Mixed-Breed Dogs

OIPA ETS raises concerns over Romania’s bear management policies under EU law

OIPA Cameroon: strengthening animal welfare through community training

OIPA Submits a Formal Letter to the Government of Kazakhstan on Mass Killing and Extreme Violence Against Stray Animals

OIPA Sends Official Letter to Georgian Authorities and Embassies Over Stray Animal Concerns

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50 Dogs Are About to Lose Their Only Shelter in Albania

An urgent alarm has been launched by OIPA ETS' member league in Albania, Bambi Foundation, which is currently fighting to protect nearly 50 rescued...

OIPA ETS and Network for Animals Launch Joint International Action on New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 Strategy

New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 strategy, launched to protect native biodiversity through the eradication of introduced predator species, is...

OIPA ETS raises concerns over Romania’s bear management policies under EU law

OIPA ETS, with the support of its Member League Alleanza S.A.M., chaired by Elena Gianina Popovici , a legal expert in criminological analysis...

Three Days to Save Lives: Join the Spay & Neuter Campaign in Romania

In April, OIPA ETS launched a campaign to support its Member League Romania Animal Rescue during a three-day spay and neuter mission in rural...

Lebanon At War: Help Animals Trapped In The Boombings

After more than a year of escalating tensions, Lebanon has once again become an active war zone. Heavy airstrikes are hitting multiple areas across...

Alarm at Palić Zoo, Serbia: Complaints, Criticism, and Public Protest

In recent days, a major controversy has erupted in Serbia surrounding the management of the Palić Zoo, with criminal charges filed, political...

Donations for Wagwag

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...

When the park closes, the animals remain

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...

Support the sterilization project in Cameroon, OIPA is always there for stray animals

 Street Animal Sterilization Program in Mefi DIVISION West Region of Cameroon. We want to support this OIPA Cameroon project to reduce the number of...

UKRAINE NEEDS OUR HELP: SICK CATS NEED SPECIAL FOOD

A new request for help from Ukraine has been received. "Life" Foundation in Cherkasy, OIPA's member league, has asked for help for its many sick...

CAMPAIGNS

OIPA Sends Official Letter to Georgian Authorities and Embassies Over Stray Animal Concerns

OIPA ETS  has taken immediate action in response to growing concerns over the management of stray animals in Georgia, sending an official letter to...

Coalition for Cruelty-Free Africa, OIPA’s Member League Calls for An End to the Dog and Cat Meat Trade

In Africa, as well as in some Asian countries, the consumption of dog and cat meat is still practiced. OIPA's member league Coalition for Cruelty...

Bring Hope Back to Palestine’s Animals: Bethlehem’s Cats and Dogs Need Food and Care

As we know, the war in the Middle East is claiming millions of victims, and not just human ones. There are hundreds of stray and displaced animals...

Yulin Festival, let’s stop the dog and cat meat trade: send your letter of protest to the Chinese government!

As every year, to celebrate the summer solstice, a festival is held in Yulin in the southern province of Guangx on June 21 and the following days in...

IN ALGERIA THE GALOUFA PROGRAM (القالوفة) HASN’T STOPPED YET, SEND YOUR PROTEST LETTER!

Since the mid-19th century, stray dogs and cats in Algeria have been subjected to a brutal practice known as Galoufa” "القالوفة”." This method,...

Together we did great things, OIPA’s main achievements in 2024

The culture in defence of animals and of a vegan and environmentally friendly lifestyle is becoming more and more widespread. It’s evident that...

LEBANON RESCUE MISSION: THE FIRST 14 DOGS FLY TO A NEW LIFE

14 dogs fly from Lebanon to a new life. A few weeks ago, we shared the news of the urgent request received by OIPA International from 'Back To Life...

RESCUE MISSION TO SAVE 30 DOGS FROM WAR-TORN LEBANON

Rescue mission to save 30 dogs from Lebanon. Lebanon, already grappling with economic turmoil and political instability, now faces a growing...

FLASH FLOODING IN GALATI, EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR AFFECTED ANIMALS

Flood emergency response for animals in Galati. Torrential rains in Central and Eastern Europe have unleashed devastating flash floods, tragically...

SPECIESISM AND ANIMAL RIGHTS: EQUALITY KNOWS NO SPECIES

EQUALITY KNOWS NO SPECIES! SPECIESISM AND ANIMAL RIGHTS: A CALL FOR COMPASSION World Day for the End of Speciesism is celebrated every year the last...

PROJECTS

OIPA Romania Participates in Educational Event Promoting Adoption and Respect for Mixed-Breed Dogs

On Sunday, 10 May, OIPA Romania, represented by Cristina Mirela Diril and her team, participated in a public educational event dedicated to...

OIPA Cameroon: strengthening animal welfare through community training

Reaching 400 people through community training sessions and providing treatment to over 800 working donkeys across three communities In several...

A European Commitment to End Stray Animal Suffering

Stray animals remain one of the most pressing animal welfare challenges across the European Union. Dogs and cats without families live in vulnerable...

FurLover Sanctuary in the Philippines

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...

Refq Animal Welfare from Libano

We are happy to introduce you a new member league of OIPA from Libano: REFQ Animal Welfare. RefQ is a Non Governmental Organization registered in...

A big new shelter in Kabul, you can contribute to the most important veterinary clinic in Afghanistan

In Kabul, a large number of stray dogs and cats live on the streets, suffering from hunger, diseases, accidents, and mistreatment. The lack of...

FOOD BRINGS RELIEF TO DOGS IN LEBANON

Food brings relief to dogs in Lebanon Food brings relief to dogs in Lebanon. OIPA recently delivered a vital 600kg of dry food to dogs in need in...

A PAWSOME ACT OF KINDNESS FOR CATS IN BOSNIA

A Pawsome act of kindness for cats. A Pawsome act of kindness for cats. After receiving an email written by a lady, who was in a difficult situation...

FOOD DONATION FOR CATS IN TUZLA

Food donation for cats in Tuzla Food donation for cats in Tuzla. In response to a heartfelt request from our member association, Wag Wag, in Bosnia...

OIPA CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY WITH STARVING STRAYS IN DUBAI

OIPA celebrates International Cat Day with starving strays in Dubai Today, August 8th, is International Cat Day! This special day was established in...

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