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Featured article: TripAdvisor ends sale and promotion of all captive dolphin and whale tourist attractions

October 02 2019

We’re thrilled about the travel site’s announcement. It’s a significant step towards making this the last generation of dolphins and whales in captivity for entertainment

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Animals in entertainment

The reality of Canada’s exotic pets – unwanted and disposed

October 15 2019

While many owners of wild animals are well-intentioned, other are less so. Shelters and vets from across Canada have told us that many people surrender their exotic pets due to a lack of interest in providing proper care for them.

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Exotic pets

Revealed: the African wild animals suffering most in the global wildlife trade

October 04 2019

International demand for Africa’s iconic wildlife is causing hundreds of thousands of animals immense suffering and putting their survival in jeopardy. Our report details the ‘Big 5’ and ‘Little 5’ animals at risk

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Animals in the wild

Airbnb acts to ensure travel is animal-friendly

October 03 2019

We worked with travel booking platform Airbnb to create a new animal welfare policy. The company now offers more than 1,000 animal-friendly experiences

World Farm Animals Day highlights need for better animal welfare standards

October 02 2019

When it comes to eating meat, many people aren’t aware how animals on farms are raised and the suffering they endure

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Animals in farming

Announcing our new Executive Director

October 01 2019

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Colin Saravanamuttoo as the new Executive Director for World Animal Protection Canada

Climate Change: The silent terminator that could make 50% of the world’s species go extinct by 2100

September 16 2019

Our planet’s diversity of life is at risk because of the erratic climate. Climate change poses a fundamental threat to species, communities, and people’s livelihoods.

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Animals in disasters

Bill S-203 passed. Now what?

September 12 2019

Bill S-203 went through more than three years of significant debate, but science was on our side, and together we demonstrated that Canadians are against keeping these social, intelligent and vast roaming marine mammals in small, barren tanks for entertainment. Now what?

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Animals in entertainment

Animals in the wild

Kroger makes progress on commitment to crate-free pork supply

September 11 2019

This time last year, Kroger—the largest grocery chain in the US—took a significant step to prioritize animal welfare.

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Animals in farming

Factory farming

We’re on the ground to help animals affected by Amazon wildfires

September 07 2019

We're currently in Brazil, assessing how we can support animals impacted by the devastating Amazon wildfires.

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Animals in disasters

Disaster response team

11 facts about tigers in the wild and in captivity

September 06 2019

World Animal Protection works around the globe to protect wild animals like tigers, and keep them in their natural habitats instead of allowing them to be subjected to the cruelty of the animal entertainment industry or exotic pet trade.

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Animals in entertainment

Animals in the wild

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Featured article: TripAdvisor ends sale and promotion of all captive dolphin and whale tourist attractions

The reality of Canada’s exotic pets – unwanted and disposed

Revealed: the African wild animals suffering most in the global wildlife trade

Airbnb acts to ensure travel is animal-friendly

World Farm Animals Day highlights need for better animal welfare standards

Announcing our new Executive Director

Climate Change: The silent terminator that could make 50% of the world’s species go extinct by 2100

Bill S-203 passed. Now what?

Kroger makes progress on commitment to crate-free pork supply

We’re on the ground to help animals affected by Amazon wildfires

11 facts about tigers in the wild and in captivity

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