OIPA (International Organization for Animal Protection)

Some of the confiscated dogs in a holding area. Image credit Animal Rescue Cambodia.

Our member organization Animal Rescue Cambodia has actively contributed to the rescue of 61 dogs confiscated from a mini […]

The Canadian government is planning to establish an industrial dairy goat farm at the Joyceville federal penitentiary in Kingston, Ontario. This will potentially be the largest goat farm in Canada, with 2200 […]

Belvedere Zoo, constructed in 1963 and located in the center of the Tunisian capital has regularly faced disapproval for the extremely precarious and unhealthy conditions in which animals are forced to live. They […]

Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome (FIV) is an acquired virus, similar to Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV). It slowly compromises a cat’s immune system and weakens their defensive functions. Thus, the ani […]

In some regions of Thailand, pig-tailed macaques are abusively trained, often with severe punishments, to harvest coconuts for the export industry. These coconuts are then purchased from food companies and used […]

Despite the difficulties due to COVID-19, International Organization for Animal Protection (OIPA) Kenya continues to work with devotion and has decided to launch a new program this year for helping strays and […]

Animal farming is among the cruelest forms of animal abuse and exploitation. Those who consider themselves animal lovers should completely avoid eating and using animal ingredients.

Aquaculture is the farming […]

Many videos and photos of wild animals interacting with humans become viral on the Internet. Although they may seem cute and cuddly or funny, you must resist temptation and not like, share or comment positively […]

Goldfish are among the most popular pets, and for many people they were probably the first pet in the household. They are cheap, they do not take up a lot of space and only need water and small amounts of food. […]

The coronavirus outbreak has already spread across half a dozen nations, including Thailand, Japan, Australia, France, Canada and the United States, causing almost 500 deaths and the lockdown of at least 13 […]

Chaser, a female border collie, was able to understand more than 1,000 words and was known by many as the smartest dog in the world. Because of her talent for recognizing the names of objects, she appeared many […]

The situation in Australia is dramatic. Videos and pictures are being shared all over the world and the situation is truly tragic. Around half a billion animals and 28 people have died, many have lost their homes […]

The Committee on Agriculture of the Chamber of Deputies in Chile has recently introduced a bill (Boletín #12271-01) that would allow the hunting of dogs in rural areas that are located over 200 meters from human […]

Oceans cover 70 percent of the globe, and marine environments support a broad array of ecosystems, representing 90 percent of the habitat on Earth. However, the world’s oceans are losing oxygen and becoming w […]

Chile’s worst unrest in decades has transformed into a nationwide uprising for change. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of the country.

A free-roaming dog in Chile is offered food. Image c […]

There is a special festival in Nepal called Tihar, during which people honor animals and their sacred and unique bond with humans. Since Tihar celebrates the victory of god over demons, people worship different a […]

Each summer, we receive many alerts from tourists who come back from Greece complaining about the dire conditions in which donkeys are kept and used.

Donkeys are extremely popular with the countless tourists […]

After one month of investigations, OIPA (International Organization for Animal Protection) Chile filed an animal welfare complaint together with local association, Search Chillán Chile. The alleged mistreatment […]

The Western Balkan region is not yet a safe place for stray dogs. Their numbers are high and they are unwanted by large portions of the local population. However, at the same time there are several NGOs working […]

July 3, 2019 was a historic day in Chile. The Chamber of Deputies’ Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources approved a draft law on the abolition of greyhound racing. The proposal, adopted by 7 votes i […]