Conferences and Events at the University
www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/conferences/

Societies

• Academic Associations 
• Charities  (listed by their primary aim)
              - Animal Rescue
              - Campaigning
              - Education
              - Human-Animal Support
• Professional bodies

Academic Associations 

Animal Behaviour Society (ABS)
http://www.animalbehavior.org/
The American equivalent of ASAB (below).
See http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/Education/   for resources and links.

The Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law Veterinary Association (AWSELVA)
http://www.awselva.co.uk/
The UK organisation for professionals in the fields of animal welfare science, ethics and law.  The association aims to encourage deep understanding of the subject and promote healthy debate on the topical issues of the day.

Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)
www.societies.ncl.ac.uk/asab
European society promoting the study of animal behaviour.
Publishes Animal Behaviour Journal.
Runs workshops and conferences.  Funds research and the education website: Feedback online http://asab.icapb.ed.ac.uk/

Companion Animal Behaviour Therapy Study Group (CABTSG)
http://www.cabtsg.org/
As an affiliate of the BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) they are involved in producing educational materials and lectures for the veterinary and related professions on issues relating to animal behaviour and try wherever possible to promote greater understanding of behaviour problems in companion animals.

International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE)
http://www.applied-ethology.org/
International society devoted to the scientific study of applied animal behaviour.
Publishes Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 
You can search the journal from http://www.applied-ethology.org/thejournalaabs.htm and download full text articles via Science Direct.

International Society for Behavioural Ecology (ISBE)
http://web.unbc.ca/isbe/index.htm
Publishes Behavioural Ecology.
You can search for full text articles at http://beheco.oupjournals.org/

Pet Education, Training and Behaviour Council
www.PETbc.org.uk
The Pet Education Training, and Behaviour Council is an umbrella British organisation that promotes a number of pet-related training associations, course providers and similar interest groups in the UK.

Royal Entomological Society (RES)
http://www.royensoc.co.uk/
Founded in 1833 as the Entomological Society of London, the plays a major national and international role in disseminating information about insects and improving communication between entomologists.
Publishes Ecological Entomology.

Society for Behavioural Neuroendocrinology (SBN)
http://www.sbne.org/
Scientific society committed to understanding interactions between behaviour and neuroendocrine function to advance understanding of behavioural neuroendocrinology.  Publishes Hormones and Behaviour.

Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS)
http://www.scas.org.uk/
SCAS is a UK-based membership organisation. Membership comprises both interested members of the public and professionals from a wide range of disciplines including doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, health educators, social workers, occupational therapists, veterinary surgeons, zoologists, ethologists, animal trainers, breeders and journalists.

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
http://www.ufaw.org.uk/index.htm

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Animal Rescue

The Blue Cross
http://www.bluecross.org.uk/ 
The Blue Cross aims to ensure the welfare of companion animals by providing practical care, highlighting the benefits of companionship between animals and people, and promoting responsibility towards animals in the community.

Brooke Hospital for Animals
http://www.thebrooke.org/
Aims to relieve the suffering of horses, donkeys and mules working for poor people in the developing world. Provides local vets and teams which give free care, education and training in communities in Egypt, India, Jordan and Pakistan.

Care for the Wild International
http://www.careforthewild.org.uk/
An animal welfare and conservation charity. By funding practical projects they aim to make areas safe for wildlife, rehabilitate sick or injured animals and provide sanctuary for those who cannot return to the wild.

Cats Protection
http://www.cats.org.uk/
Rescues and rehomes unwanted and abandoned cats, and promotes responsible cat ownership. Branches and shelters throughout the UK.

Dogs Trust (formerly National Canine Defence League, NCDL)
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/
The UK’s largest dog welfare charity.  Has 15 rehoming centres and also campaigns for dog welfare.

The Donkey Sanctuary
http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/
Aim to prevent the suffering of donkeys worldwide through the provision of high quality, professional advice, training and support on donkey welfare. In the UK and Ireland permanent sanctuary at one of 11 farms is provided to any donkey in need of refuge.

Greyhound Action
http://www.greyhoundaction.co.uk/
Campaigns against greyhound racing and the wastage of dogs as a result both in the UK and Internationally. Helps re-home unwanted greyhounds.

International Animal Rescue (IAR)
http://www.iar.org.uk/
Global animal rescue and rehabilitation organisation

International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH)
http://www.ilph.org/
Founded in 1927 by Miss Ada Cole, the main aim being to prevent the ill-treatment of horses exported to Europe for slaughter. ILPH runs 4 recovery and rehabilitation centres in the UK. 15 full time ILPH field officers investigate cases of cruelty and neglect, inspect markets and ports and also check the horses on the ILPH's horse loan scheme. Working in the developing world, the ILPH runs educational and training courses in saddlery, farriery, veterinary care and nutrition to combat the major causes of equine suffering and help the owners to help themselves.

International Otter Survival Fund
http://www.otter.org/
Rescue, rehabilitation and research of otters, based on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
http://www.rspca.org.uk/
With 323 inspectors, 146 animal collection officers, 183 branches and 13 animal centres, the RSPCA is the UK’s largest animal rescue and rehabilitation society.  It also funds research, education and campaigns on issues regarding animal welfare.

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA)
http://www.spana.org/
Founded 80 years ago to help prevent suffering to working animals. SPANA operates 19 veterinary centres and 21 mobile clinics which currently treat over 300 000 animals each year. The charity has bases in Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Mali, Syria, Mauritania, Algeria and shortly in Ethiopia.

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
http://www.wspa.org.uk/
WSPA works with more than 449 member organisations to raise the standards of animal welfare throughout the world. Involved in animal rescue and campaigns.

Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS)
www.wvs.org.uk
Supplies veterinary resources and aid to animal charities in developing countries.

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Campaigning

Animal Aid
http://www.animalaid.org.uk/
Campaigns peacefully against all animal abuse, and promotes a cruelty-free lifestyle.

Born Free Foundation
http://www.bornfree.org.uk/
Animal welfare and conservation charity that campaigns for the protection and conservation of animals in their natural habitat and against the keeping of animals in zoos and circuses and as exotic pets. See www.bornfree.org.uk/zoocheck/index.html for their Zoo Check campaign regarding the keeping of animals in zoos

Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT)
http://www.caft.org.uk/
Formed in 1997, CAFT-UK has helped regenerate the grass-roots campaign against the fur trade in Britain.

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF)
http://www.ciwf.org.uk/
CIWF’s aim is to achieve the ending of factory farming systems and all other practices, technologies and trades which impose suffering on farmed animals. CIWF works to achieve this aim by hard-hitting campaigning, public education and vigorous political lobbying.

Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)
http://www.eia-international.org/
An independent, international campaigning organisation committed to investigating and exposing environmental crime, including illegal hunting and trade in animal parts.

Eurogroup
http://www.eurogroupanimalwelfare.org/
Set up in 1980 with the aim to influence and promote the introduction of European Union (EU) animal protection legislation, with member organisations in all EU Member States.  As a European Federation of Animal Protection Organisations, Eurogroup works towards the introduction, implementation and enforcement of legislation on the protection of animals in the European Union.

Humane Slaughter Association (HSA)
http://www.hsa.org.uk/
The only registered charity committed to the welfare of animals in markets, during transport and to the point of slaughter. It believes a positive, rational approach can make a lasting and practical improvement to the welfare of food animals.

Humane Society of The United States (HSUS)
http://www.hsus.org/
The main animal charity in the US. Campaigns and educates on areas including companion animals, research animals, farm animals, marine mammals, animals in entertainment and wildlife.

International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW)
http://www.ifaw.org/
International animal rescue and campaigning charity.

League Against Cruel Sports (LACS)
www.league.uk.com
Established in 1924, the League campaigns to end to all animal suffering in the name of 'sport'. In particular, they campaign against bloodsports such as hunting and coursing and for regulation of greyhound racing.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
http://www.peta.org/
Animal rights charity originating from the US, now international with a PETA-UK branch. Campaigns for animals used in fur, entertainment, research, etc and encourages vegetarianism.

Rabbit Welfare Association (Rabbit Welfare Fund)
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/
Aims to improve the quality of life of pet rabbits in the UK through education and campaigns.

Respect for Animals
www.respectforanimals.org
A non-governmental organisation dedicated solely to campaigning against the cruel and unnecessary international fur trade.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS)
www.wdcs.org
Campaigns for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment. Funds research projects and campaigns.  Volunteer holidays in the Mediterranean possible.

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Education

The Mammal Society
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal/
Society dedicated to the study and conservation of British mammals.  Details of surveys.

Marine Conservation Society (MCS)
http://www.mcsuk.org/
UK Charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. Provides information on UK marine wildlife including sightings and projects.

National Federation of Badger Groups (NFBG)
http://www.badger.org.uk/ 
A registered charity which promotes the conservation, welfare and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats.

National Pet Week
http://www.nationalpetweek.org.uk/
A registered charity which is unique in bringing together animal welfare charities and professional bodies throughout the UK with the common goal of improving the welfare of pets. Now in its 15th year, NPW takes place in the first week of May each year. NPW aims to promote responsible pet ownership, make people aware of the benefits of pets to people, increase public awareness of services available from professionals involved with pet animals and raise awareness of working animals.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
http://www.rspb.org.uk/
UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife. Participates in education about birds and their environment, research and a range of nature reserves.

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)
http://www.ufaw.org.uk/
A scientific and technical animal welfare organisation that funds research, holds symposia, gives advice to Government and others and produces publications on animal welfare.

British Veterinary Association-Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA:AWF)
http://www.bva-awf.org/
Established in 1984 by the British Veterinary Association as the veterinary profession’s own charity.  The principal aim of the Foundation is to apply the knowledge, skill and compassion of veterinary surgeons in an effective way through a variety of projects and activities. Through veterinary science, education and debate, the BVA:AWF is committed to finding practical solutions to the welfare problems of all animals, and then disseminating this information amongst veterinary practitioners, nurses and students, farmers, animal care workers and the general public.

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Human-Animal Support

Canine Partners
http://www.caninepartners.co.uk/
Canine Partners assists disabled people to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life through the help of specially trained dogs.

The Cinnamon Trust
http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/
A national charity for elderly or terminally ill people and their pets. Runs a national network of volunteers to assist the elderly in caring for their pets in their own home. Keeps a database of nursing homes that allow pets to live with their owner.

Dog Aid (Assistance in Disability)
http://www.dogaid.org.uk/
Provides access to dog training for people with physical disabilities, enabling them to train their pets in general obedience and in specialised tasks which will help them better manage their disability in everyday life.

Dogs for the Disabled
http://www.dogsforthedisabled.org/
Dogs for the Disabled provides trained dogs that promote independence for people with disabilities by building mutually beneficial partnerships which respect the needs of both client and dog.

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
http://www.gdba.org.uk/
Provides guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
http://www.hearing-dogs.co.uk/
A registered charity that trains dogs to alert severely and profoundly deaf people to sounds they cannot hear such as the alarm clock, baby cry, smoke alarm and many others.

People and Dogs Society (PADS)
http://www.padsonline.org/
Promotes responsible dog ownership and advises on dog related problems.  Information sheets on dog behaviour and training on the website.

Peoples Dispensary For Sick Animals (PDSA)
http://www.pdsa.org.uk/
PDSA cares for the pets of needy people by providing free veterinary services to their sick and injured animals and by promoting responsible pet ownership.

Pets As Therapy (PAT)
http://www.petsastherapy.org/
UKl charity founded in 1983.  PAT is unique in that it facilitates the provision of therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices, nursing and care homes by volunteers with their own friendly, temperament tested and vaccinated dogs.

Support Dogs
http://www.support-dogs.org.uk/
Trains Seizure Alert dogs and other assistance dogs.

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Professional bodies

Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)
http://www.apbc.org.uk/
International network of experienced and qualified pet behaviour counsellors.

British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA)
http://www.beva.org.uk/
One of their aims is to promote veterinary and allied sciences related to the welfare of the horse.

British Horse Society (BHS)
http://www.bhs.org.uk/
The BHS is the UK's largest equestrian charity.  It is committed to improving the welfare of horses and ponies, through education and training, and promoting the interests of its membership of horse riders and owners.

Canine and Feline Behaviour Association (CFBA)
http://www.cfba.co.uk/
This Association welcomes new members who enjoy working with dogs and cats in a professional capacity. The main purpose of the association is to have a group of Pet Behaviour Practitioners who represent excellence in the field. The site also has an educational aspect to it including many interesting articles on pet behaviour.

The Cat Group
http://www.catgroup.org.uk/
A collection of professional organisations dedicated to feline welfare through the development and promotion of policies and recommendations on the care and keeping of all cats.

Companion Animal Welfare Council
http://www.cawc.org.uk/
CAWC was launched in 1999 to conduct independent studies into the welfare, care and treatment of companion animals and their role within society. The Council offers advice to members of the public, any other institution or organisation and the Government by publishing the results of their studies.

European Society of Veterinary Dermatology, ESVD
http://www.esvd.org
is an active and expanding group composed of veterinarians and scientists interested in the biology and diseases of animal skin. It promotes veterinary dermatology in all animal species, in both clinical and non-clinical fields and aims to enhance research and teaching of veterinary dermatology in Europe.

Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC)
http://www.fawc.co.uk/
An independent advisory body established by the Government in 1979. Its terms of reference are to keep under review the welfare of farm animals on agricultural land, at market, in transit and at the place of slaughter; and to advise the Government of any legislative or other changes that may be necessary.

Feline Advisory Board (FAB)
http://www.fabcats.org/
Charity promoting the health and welfare of cats by making the latest information available to vets, cat breeders and owners. Advises on starting catteries, cat behaviour and funds veterinary students to specialise in feline medicine.

Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF)
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/GCCF_CATS/index.htm
The GCCF is the governing body of the Cat Fancy in the United Kingdom- the feline equivalent of the Kennel Club.

The Institute of Zoology (IoZ)
www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/ioz
The research division of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL, http://www.zsl.org/ ). It is a government-funded research institute specialising in scientific issues relevant to the conservation of animal species and their habitats. The Institute is based at ZSL's Regents Park site, London.

International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations (IAHAIO)
http://www.iahaio.org/
Founded in 1990 to gather together national associations and related organizations interested in advancing the understanding and appreciation of the link between animals and humans.

The Kennel Club
http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/
The Kennel Club's primary objective is to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs. This site aims to provide you with information you may need to be a responsible pet owner and to help keep your pet safe and contented.

National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)
http://www.noah.co.uk/
Represents the UK animal medicines industry: its aim is to promote the benefits of safe, effective, quality medicines for the health and welfare of all animals.

Pet Advisory Committee (PAC)
http://www.petadvisory.org.uk/
Formed in 1974, the PAC comprises the major animal welfare, veterinary and local government organisations. Its remit is to examine the role of companion animals in society and to make recommendations to central and local government as to how pets can best fit into the environment, in the interests of the animal, its owner and the wider community.

Pet Care Trust
http://www.petcare.org.uk/
A representative body dedicated to support organisations throughout the British pet care industry. Has developed the Pet Care Charter, a code of conduct, which is the foundation for the Government Licensing Standards and represents best practice.  The Trust works to improve the standards of pet keeping by promoting responsible pet ownership, at the same time raising awareness of the benefits of keeping pets, through an ongoing and extensive information programme.

Pet Health Council (PHC)
http://www.pethealthcouncil.co.uk/
Formed in 1979, with the specific aim of promoting the health and welfare of pet animals in the interests of both pets and people. The PHC's work is supported by a panel of medical and veterinary advisors who are experts in this field. The PHC produce a range of leaflets offering hints, tips and advice on areas such as pet health, beating stress and pet nutrition while for the veterinary surgeon there is a members only section with an on-line library covering various aspects of pet and human health.

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