''Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge'' ("The Norwegian Society for Protection of Animals") is a
charity in
Norway that promotes
animal welfare
Animal welfare is the well-being of non-human animals. Formal standards of animal welfare vary between contexts, but are debated mostly by animal welfare groups, legislators, and academics. Animal welfare science uses measures such as longevity ...
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It was established as ''Foreningen til Dyrenes Beskyttelse'' ("Association for Animal Protection") on 17 October in 1859. In 1985 it incorporated ''Foreningen Dyrenes Beskytter'' ("Association Animal protector") (founded 1893) and changed its name to ''Dyrenes Beskyttelse'' ("Animal Protection"). in 1992 it incorporated ''Norges Dyrevernforbund'' ("Norway's Animal Welfare Association") and changed its name to ''Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge'' ("The Norwegian Society for Protection of Animals").
Chair of the board is Anne-Lise Skoie Risøen,
and the organizational headquarters are in
Gamle Oslo
Gamle Oslo is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. The name means "Old Oslo", and the district contains Old Town.
The borough has several landmarks and large parks, including the Edvard Munch Museum, the Botanical Gardens and a medieval park.
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References
External links
Official site
Animal welfare organisations based in Norway
Animal charities
Organizations established in 1859
Organisations based in Oslo
1859 establishments in Norway
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