The World League for Protection of Animals is the second oldest registered animal charity in Australia and has been working for the rights and well being of all animals, both native and non-native, since 1937. WLPA receive no government subsidies or grants and their office is primarily staffed by volunteers. They are funded solely by membership fees and donations from their supporters. In the past WLPA has led many successful campaigns for animal causes, resulting in many achievements such as the banning of the steel jaw trap in NSW in 1995, and the worldwide inauguration of ‘World Animal Day’ held on October 4 each year.

WLPA is actively involved in the ‘hands-on’ rescue of animals. They run a 'no kill' rescue program to rehome abandoned, lost and stray cats and dogs. They have developed a network of volunteer foster carers who provide temporary care for homeless animals while they find them permanent and loving new homes. Last year WLPA were able to rehome over 300 cats and kittens and 25 dogs. WLPA also administers the management of a Kangaroo Sanctuary in Dural, Sydney. Their live-in caretakers rescue orphaned kangaroo joeys who, once raised, are eventually released to freedom in safe areas of New South Wales.

Other major campaigns include:

• Campaigning against the commercialisation of our native wildlife, with present emphasis on the Kangaroo
• The banning of 1080 poison
• The banning of the steel jaw trap in all states (successful in NSW)
• Campaigning for ‘no-kill’ pounds and shelters for abandoned companion animals
• Campaigning for subsidised desexing programs for companion animals
• Preservation of the Australian dingo
• Humane education – we have designed lesson notes for teachers and distribute information pamphlets to Sydney metropolitan libraries and main country branches in NSW during the World Week for Animals (first week in October) each year
• Campaigning against the farming of the Asiatic ‘Moon’ bears in China cruelly milked for their bile (since late 1993)
• Increasing public awareness of the hormone replacement drugs some of which involve cruel, prolonged confinement of pregnant mares and mass slaughter of foals
• Pressing for the abolition of vivisection and the fur industry
• We are involved in banning circuses with animals

To help WLPA continue their work, please visit WLPA.

The Animal Rights and Rescue Group is a registered charity that was formed in 1995, following the closing of the RSPCA branch in the region.

ARRG is a small group of dedicated people who work tirelessly to help the unwanted, injured and neglected animals. The group works seven days a week and is always urgently in need of committed volunteers and foster carers. Costs are covered through the generous support of donations and the tireless efforts of their members who organise garage sales, 2nd hand clothing and goods shops (op shops), market stalls and raffles.

The group also give support and advice to the public regarding all companion animal issues. Where breaches of the Cruelty to Animals Act occur ARRG refers to the local RSPCA Inspector or the police and supports and assists where possible to ensure appropriate action is taken. Animals are cared for in the homes of foster carers and fed through the generosity of public food donations and supporters. 

Their number one priority is to build a No-Kill shelter, on the Far North Coast.

• ARRG recognises the need to educate our young people about the responsibilities of owning and caring of a family pet. They aim to set up an education programme for schools to assist the young and give a brighter future for our pets.
• ARRG would like to establish a low cost desexing programme to assist in the prevention of unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. 
• ARRG will continue to represent the pet as a valuable part of our community and family, and will fight to ensure they are not treated as a disposable item.

To help, please visit Animal Rights and Rescue Group.