Proudly protecting the human–animal bond
StreetVet, which provides free accessible veterinary care for pets belonging to those experiencing homelessness, will be supported by Animal Friends (AFI) to help deliver and scale the frontline outreach and veterinary support across the UK.
The partnership will shine a light on the importance of the profound human–animal bond between pets and their owners navigating homelessness together, while supporting StreetVet’s work across outreach locations, clinical care within partner veterinary practices, hostel and day centre accreditation programmes and wider policy engagement.
Zoe Abbotts, CEO at StreetVet, said: “Animal Friends’ support will make a profound difference to the pets and owners we meet every day at our outreach clinics, through our accredited hostel and day centre scheme or through pet owners experiencing homelessness reaching out for support and help from our clinical team. The bond between someone experiencing homelessness and their animal is often lifesaving, and our work depends on partnerships that understand and champion that connection. This long-term collaboration will help us deliver our vital services, deepen our impact and ensure that no pet in a vulnerable situation goes without the care they need and deserve.”
Keeping wildlife in the wild
Born Free brings a vital global perspective through its work protecting wild animals, promoting ethical conservation and challenging the exploitation of wild animals. Together, AFI and Born Free will champion key areas of wildlife legislation, deepen public understanding of welfare issues and support programmes in regions including Cameroon, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Will Travers OBE, Executive President of the Born Free Foundation, said: “At Born Free, collaboration has always been at the heart of our mission to ensure a better, more compassionate world for animals. That’s why I am immensely proud to announce our new three-year partnership with Animal Friends, a company that shares our deep commitment to protecting wildlife and improving animal welfare everywhere.
“Together, we will combine our expertise, resources, and passion to deliver real and lasting impact, from stewarding vital conservation projects and championing ethical tourism, to advocating for stronger animal protection laws and greater awareness of the challenges animals face every day.
“This partnership reflects a shared vision; one where people and wildlife co-exist in harmony, where compassion and action go hand in hand. By uniting our voices and our efforts, Born Free and Animal Friends can help create a brighter, safer future for wild animals and the natural world they call home.”
Support to be proud of
Richard Mills, CEO at Animal Friends, said: “Animal Friends is proud to give back to animal and conservation charities everywhere. We believe that every animal deserves a happy and healthy life, and by committing long-term funding, support and advocacy to our three partners, we are committed to creating meaningful and lasting change. We’re incredibly proud to stand alongside three charities whose values so strongly reflect our own and those of our customers.”
Together, the organisations will deliver a coordinated programme of services, education initiatives and advocacy designed to protect animals across every stage of life.
As of January 2026, Animal Friends has donated over £9 million to animal welfare charities and conservancies worldwide.
Find out more at animalfriends.co.uk/save-animals-with-us/charities-we-support/
