2018 - Animal Hero Awards

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

jane

Inspirational ethologist whose research into wild chimpanzees at Gombe, Western Tanzania changed the way we think about animals and who has been a powerful force for conservation for decades.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

storm1

Founded Dogs on the Streets, a network of volunteers working with homeless dog owners to ensure the welfare of their animals.

YOUNG ANIMAL HERO

storm1

Teenager with autism who shares his passion for wildlife and conservation through blogging, fundraising, giving talks and taking part in citizen science projects.

SERVICES TO WILDLIFE

anne Rescues and rehabilitates thousands of animals and birds at Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue, and founded the Save Me Trust with Dr Brian May.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

dr mo

Their groundbreaking work with rescue dogs has seen 12 of them become police sniffer dogs, including previous Animal Heroes award winner Stella.

ANIMAL RESCUE

king

Lion cub found mistreated and terrified in a Paris apartment is now healthy, happy and enjoying life in Africa.

CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR

cristina
Founded Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Romania, home to 70 animals rescued from captivity and exploitation, who can now live out their lives as nature intended.

INSPIRATIONAL ANIMAL AWARD

Scarlett Beagle

Ex-laboratory dog who has PTSD and is the figurehead for the campaign against animal testing, helping to win support for more animal-friendly methods.