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Greyhound racing standards fall well short of keeping dogs safe, say charities

Thousands of greyhounds are killed or injured on racetracks, while thousands more are kept in substandard trainers’ kennels with slim chance of a home, two animal welfare charities say.
Domestic pets are chased and killed by hunting hounds

Beloved pets are the latest casualties of reckless hunting in Britain, according to figures released by a leading animal welfare charity.
Charity urges government to stand by its promises

Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports is urging the government to stand by promises it made a year ago to increase custodial sentences for animal abusers.
Scottish Parliament votes to make mountain hares a protected species

Mountain hare amendment to Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill passed

Supporter Blog: Community Fundraising

Read our supporter Bethan’s latest blog on fundraising for the League and her passion for helping animals and wildlife.
War on badgers

Dominic Dyer, CEO at the Badger Trust presents his thoughts and an update on the badger cull and badger vaccination in his guest blog at the League.
Introducing the League's new Youth Ambassador

The League is thrilled to introduce our new Youth Ambassador, Megan McCubbin, esteemed zoologist and wildlife TV presenter!
Checking in with the War on Wildlife Podcast

Head of Campaigns Nick Weston features in War on Wildlife’s latest series of podcasts looking how the sector is coping with Covid-19
A rollercoaster of emotions

Jac Freeman, Regional Campaigns Manager at the League, spent the day with League investigators protecting our wildlife sanctuaries from stag hunters.
Cheltenham: one horse death is too many

Cheltenham race week is a prestigious occasion in the racing calendar but each year it brings cruelty and suffering to horses taking part in these enduring races. One death is too many.
Shooting lobby admits to lying

Yesterday the shooting lobby announced plans to phase out lead shot. Head of campaigns, Nick Weston questions the motivation for this change in his latest blog.
The Hunting Ban Fifteen Years On

Today marks the anniversary of the Hunting Act coming into force in England and Wales. Fifteen years on there are 299 hunts operating in Britain, the reality is hunting continues just as it did before the ban.
World Rally Against Trophy Hunting

On Saturday 8th February the League joined members of our West Midlands, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire supporter groups at the Worldwide Rally for Trophy Hunting (WRATH) in Birmingham
New Year, New Hope

New Year, new hope for the wildlife at our sanctuaries? Read the latest blog from Paul Tillsley, Head of Conservation and Education at the League.

Working for the League

Want to work for a compassionate and courageous animal charity? Find our current job vacancies on this page.
Fox Hunting

Fox hunting is a traditional ‘sport’ in which hunters follow a pack of hunting dogs aiming to pick up the scent of a fox, chase it and kill it. Fox hunting is illegal in England, Scotland & Wales.
Hunting on National Trust Land

Many people have been shocked to learn that illegal hunting is taking place on National Trust land.
Foxes

Foxes use 28 different vocal calls to communicate, and often form a pair that lasts for life. Foxes wag their tails to greet family members - just like dogs. More fox facts here!
Why The League

Hurting and killing animals for ‘sport’ is one of the principal causes of animal cruelty in the UK: tens of millions suffer and die each year for ‘leisure’ activities. We’re here to protect those animals.
Bullfighting

Bullfighting is a traditional bloodsport that is thought to have existed in Spain since the Roman times. The League is calling for a complete ban of bullfighting – a cruel ‘sport’. Read more about bullfighting as a spectator ‘sport’.
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Strengthen the Hunting Act

The Hunting Act 2004 is the law which bans chasing wild mammals with dogs in England and Wales – this basically means that fox hunting, deer hunting, hare hunting, hare coursing and mink hunting are all illegal, as they all are cruel sports based on dogs chasing wild mammals.
Greyhound Racing

The League has been calling for immediate action to address welfare issues for dogs used in greyhound racing. Government regulations were introduced in 2010 to address these welfare issues, though animal charities still view them as inadequate.
Dog Fighting

Dog fighting as a ‘sport’ was banned in 1835 – but this horrific form of dog abuse still continues. We’re determined to expose and help prevent dog fighting in the UK. Find information on dog fighting, the signs to look out for and advice for professionals here.