Companion animal welfare is always at the heart of what we do.
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The 2024 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report
June 27th 2024
The 2024 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report is now available to view online: https://pdsa.org.uk/pawreport2024 Now in its 14th year, the Report continues to be the UK's largest…
CAWGW Consultation Response to Animal Licensing
April 4th 2024
CAWGW has submitted its evidence to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the licensing of animal welfare establishments, activities and exhibits, which was launched in December 2023. What is…
Responsible Dog Ownership Debated in the Senedd
October 13th 2023
This week, CAWGW has written to Peredur Owen Griffiths MS to offer its help on his Members Legislative Proposal on responsible dog ownership. On Wednesday, Peredur Owen Griffiths MS tabled a Legislative…
CAWGW at the Senedd
April 17th 2023
Companion Animal Welfare Group Wales were delighted to host a drop-in event at the Senedd Cymru last November. It was a great opportunity to speak to Senedd Members about our policies, priorities and ambitions…
About us
Established in 2018, Companion Animal Welfare Group Wales is a sector group that brings together expertise and focus, to improve the welfare and lives of companion animals in Wales. Our organisations provide services and support for thousands of companion animals across Wales, including pet care clinics, rehoming services, community and education outreach, and advice about responsible ownership.
Companion Animal Welfare Group Wales was set up in order to provide a specialist animal sector group in Wales focused on companion animals, and we are proud to have been part of progress to improve the welfare of companion animals by influencing public policy and practice in Wales and look forward to driving future improvements.
Becky Thwaites
Chair of CAWGW
Becky Thwaites is Head of Public Affairs at Blue Cross and has worked for the charity since 2012. In her role she is responsible for setting the charity’s policies and positions on animal welfare issues and campaigning for improved pet welfare legislation. Prior to working at Blue Cross, she worked for a Member of Parliament.·
Blue Cross is a charity that provides specialist care, services and support for pets and people throughout their life together. The help we offer includes free and reduced cost veterinary treatment, rehoming, behavioural advice, support with pet bereavement and education for future generations of pet owners.
- Becky Thwaites
Members
Established in 1860 to care for London's abandoned animals, Battersea aims to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we can’t do this, we care for them until new owners can be found. We accept any breed of animal, at any age, including dogs or cats with serious medical and behavioural problems.
Blue Cross is an animal welfare charity dedicated to improving animal welfare standards in the UK. Our mission is to find happy homes for abandoned or unwanted pets, and we keep pets healthy by promoting welfare and providing treatment.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. In 2017 in Wales Cats Protection rehomed 2,716 cats, neutered 13,000 cats and delivered 114 education talks reaching an audience of 3,148.
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity has been caring for dogs in need for more than 125 years. Founded in 1891 (formerly the National Canine Defence League) we have always campaigned on dog welfare related issues; our mission to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction – is always at the heart of what we do.
As the UK’s largest veterinary charity,·PDSA·is dedicated to supporting people and their pets when times are tough.·PDSA·provides free and low-cost vet care in 49 Pet Hospitals across the UK to people that can’t afford the full cost of their pet’s care, ensuring that pets and their families can stay together longer.
The Kennel Club is the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training. Its objective is to ensure that dogs live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners.
Associate Members
DBRG (a registered charity) focuses on the health and welfare issues related to dog breeding from small scale 'hobby' breeders to licensed breeders.
We are a small animal charity based in South Wales, working and re-homing across the UK. The rescue is run completely by volunteers who are responsible for homevisiting, transporting, fostering, promoting adoption, fund raising and many other tasks.
Save our Bull Breeds is a small team of activists originally set up to challenge the UK Government on the XL Bully ban. It focuses on campaigning against breed-specific legislation. The group has previously campaigned for other animal welfare issues, including puppy farming, backyard breeding, and for the development of Lucy’s law.
Become a member
If your organisation has an active interest in improving the health and welfare of companion animals in Wales, you can apply to become a member. We have two different levels of membership - Full or Associate. To find out more about becoming a member, get in touch using the contact details below.
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Companion Animal Welfare Group Wales
Cambrian Buildings,
Mount Stuart Square,
Cardiff, CF10 5FL
United Kingdom