Helping you help animals (HuHa) is an extension of the Pakuratahi Farm Animal Sanctuary. Situated on the outskirts of Wellington the sanctuary takes in all kinds of injured and neglected animals that need homes and care. On their website HuHa, you can catch up with their stories and learn about the animals they help, and see how you can help too.

Opportunity for animals is a project of the Animal Protection Society, using our tradition of opportunity shopping as fundraising for animals in need. They are working hard to collect funds to establish an animal sanctuary in the Wellington region in the very near future. Don't forget them if you are cleaning out your cupboards, and if you want to experience the true joy of shopping and giving at the same time, check out their shops:

90 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington. Phone 04-389 3891

4 Bay Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Phone 04-387 7120

The Wellington SPCA does an amazing job helping abused and abandoned animals in the Wellington region. Their rescue unit (ARU) is a unique resource, committed to helping animals out of tight situations.

SAFE (Save the Animals From Exploitation) is an extraodinary New Zealand organisation with an international reputation for achieving great things on the animal welfare front. They have been instrumental in changing many of New Zealand's traditional farming practices and gaining increased recognition for the rights of animals.

PiCAS International (Pigeon Control Advisory Service International)is the global authority on non-lethal population control for birds. Their methods have been very successful in controlling pigeon populations in large European cities like London and Paris. They work hard within the UK to educate councils on the long-term costs of culling and how to control populations successfully and sustainably without culling, non-lethally. They have offered their consultation and custom made solutions to the Wellington City Council on an expenses only basis, which the council has thus far refused.

If you are really interested in controlling pigeons (we're not just looking at you, councillors)then you would be wise to check out this site. This site is a massive resource and education tool on methods and materials to control pigeon populations successfully without culling them.

Save the Trafalgar Square Pigeons (STTSP) was born in 2000 when the Mayor of London announced that sale of pigeon food in the square would stop. This meant that thousands of pigeons, who had been fed every day for generations by tourists and the public, would face death by starvation. STTSP worked with the council and organisations like PiCAS to reduce the population gradually, without culling and without removing all of the food. They were very successful and after just 5-6 years the population was reduced by 70%, without killing a single one. STTSP have been a great support to the WACC in our campaign and ongoing efforts.

PeTA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) work globally to campaign for the rights of all animals. Their reputation for fighting against animal cruelty is world renowned. PeTA was extremely supportive and played a pivotal role in our campaign to stop the Wellington City Council from culling the city pigeons.

Smarter than Jack is a website and series of books based around the animal stories of readers. 10% of sales of the books go towards your favourite animal charity. The stories are delightful and if you have one of your own you can have it published in the next issue!

Paw Justice is a New Zealand campaign organised to raise a voice against the increasing violence against pets in New Zealand. A chance for you to voice your objection to the horrific stories of abuse we see in the news every week, and a chance for you to rally others. Check out their good work here

Its always good to be able to direct your dollars towards businesses that can make a difference, Flowers on Featherston are a creature friendly local florist, you can find them at 142 Featherston St.

Eva's Attic is pre-loved designer clothing store of the highest degree, they are creature friendly and their good work benefits many charities that WACC also finds worthy. The clues to find Eva's is in the name, just upstairs at 174 Cuba street, you will be glad that you took a look.