Lighting the way for animals
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Over the past two weeks, iconic landmarks across Canada lit up in orange in honour of our 75th anniversary.
The CN Tower, Niagara Falls and the Ottawa sign all glowed brightly to celebrate not just our legacy - but the people behind it: supporters like you.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
The CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario
Ottawa sign, Ottawa
For 75 years, our global movement has been working to create a better world for animals. And here in Canada, your support has helped turn that vision into reality – from advancing policy changes to supporting sanctuaries, to raising awareness about the needs of animals everywhere.
Thanks to your compassion and advocacy, we’ve achieved major wins together, including:
🐘 Encouraging over 200 travel companies to stop offering elephant rides and shows.
🐋 Helping secure Canada’s historic ban on the captivity of whales and dolphins.
🌱 Driving national conversations on sustainable food systems with reports like Moving the Menu and our work with Navius Research on the climate impact of plant-rich diets.
🐯 Advocating for stronger laws like the proposed Captive Wildlife Protection Act, which aims to end harmful zoo practices and close legal loopholes.
These achievements reflect what’s possible when passionate people come together to protect animals and the planet.
To help mark the milestone here in Canada, we also took time to speak with colleagues who’ve been at our organization for over a decade. Their reflections are a powerful reminder of how much progress we’ve made.
20 years of advocacy: Mel on driving change
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From backyard rescues to international change, Mel has spent two decades pushing for a better world for animals.
14 years of advocacy: Beth
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Communications Director, Beth, has been with World Animal Protection for 14 dedicated years. Learn some of her favourite moments and her future hopes for animal protection in Canada.
13 years of advocacy: Ester on finding purpose
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From the forests of Costa Rica to the halls of Canadian advocacy, Ester reflects on her journey fighting for animals and the moments that keep her going.
12 years of advocacy: Lynn
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Lynn reflects on more than a decade of fighting for animal welfare – and the moments that made it all worth it!
11 years of advocacy: Tiffany on compassion in action
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For more than a decade, Tiffany has helped transform the love people feel for animals into real-world impact.
As we look ahead to the next 75 years, one thing is clear: real change happens when we work together.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been with us for years or just recently joined the movement, your dedication is lighting the way for animals, every step of the way.
75 years of protecting animals
From our founding in the 1950s to global victories in wildlife protection and farmed animal treatment, explore how we’ve transformed the future for animals, one milestone at a time.
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 suffering and secure a better future for animals worldwide.