ORCA (animal welfare organization)

ORCA (animal welfare organization)
Organization for Respect and Care for Animals
Founder(s) members of the University of Belgrade Veterinary Faculty
Type Non-governmental organization
Founded November 28, 2000
Location Risanska 1/I, Belgrade
Area served  Serbia
Focus Animal welfare
Website orca.org.rs

The Organization for Respect and Care for Animals (serb. Организација за поштовање и бригу о животињама/Organizacija za poštovanje i brigu o životinjama - OРКA/ORCA) is a non profit, non-governmental animal welfare organization with a strong focus on marine conservation.

ORCA was formed in 2000 by members of the University of Belgrade Veterinary Faculty. The organization promotes respect and care for animals. ORCA is committed to the study of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and promoting their conservation.

ORCA is member of the British Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - RSPCA, of the international World Society for the Protection of Animals - WSPA, and of the Special Survival Network - SSN and the CEEweb for Biodiversity in Central and Eastern Europe.

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