Top 10 highlights from 75 years of protecting animals
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For 75 years, we have been at the forefront of advocating for animal welfare, working tirelessly to end...
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With you, World Animal Protection is helping all life thrive
The change we make for animals is backed by the best available science. We use our strong track record, global partnerships, and collaborative approach to move governments, corporations, communities, and individual consumers to protect animals.
With your support, we are making real and lasting change happen. Our commitment and belief that every animal deserves a life worth living is moving governments and multi-national corporations to make big changes for animals.
Together, we can change the world by changing the lives of animals. One by one.
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Helping two rescued tapirs return to the wild
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Two tapirs were rescued after suffering injuries from the fires that swept through Brazil in August 2024. Thanks...
Learn more about the science of animal protection
Our scientific experts from around the world help us build a strong evidence base for the changes we make for animals. Science shows that animals are sentient beings, meaning they think and feel.
Our views are rooted in our extensive research and we are the only Animal Welfare NGO to be awarded the UN’s general consultative status. This gives us the credibility and influence to bring about solutions that change opinions and actions of the world’s most influential entities.
Our most important role though is to help people understand more about the inner lives of animals and how our everyday actions have an impact.
How we use our research to make change?
Through research, reporting and campaigns we show the true interconnected impact of protecting animals. Our reports show how protecting animals also protects our environment, public health and our food system. For example, our research into roadside zoos across Ontario and our report, Nothing new at the zoo, resulted in concrete action: the Ontario PAWS inspectorate has filed charges against unsafe zoos. Now, with the reintroduction of the Captive Wildlife Protection Act, our advocacy is helping push for province-wide zoo licensing, stronger oversight and legal protections for captive wild animals.
Our report, Policies to Promote Plant-Based Food Production and Consumption in Canada, highlights the critical role of plant-forward food policies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. This research strengthens our advocacy for sustainable food systems that benefit animals, people and the planet.
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Explore how your choices can impact animals, people and the planet:
One food choice that helps reduce suffering
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Small changes to your diet can make a big impact. By simply making one day a week plant-based, you can make a difference for animals, your budget, your health, and the planet.
One choice that helps keep wildlife wild
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People everywhere want to see wildlife. It’s natural. What’s not natural is the demand to be close to wild animals means they are held captive and made to perform.
One small action that helps fight climate change
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Our world is changing. The climate crisis means more wildfires, floods, and droughts that could destroy habitats, kill millions of animals, and displace millions of people. But with small actions today, we can make a difference together.