A year of impact – and a new year of possibility

Dear Friend,

As we enter a new year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible difference you helped to make for animals in 2025 – and to looking ahead to the change we can create together in 2026.

From protecting wildlife in their natural habitats to transforming the lives of farmed animals, your compassion powered real, meaningful progress around the world. Every rescue, every policy win, every moment of hope restored was possible because of our amazing partners and supporters like you.

We’ve gathered some of the most inspiring achievements from 2025 into one place, so you can see just how far your support reached.

Take a look back at the milestones you helped make possible.

Our 2025 highlight film is here – a heartfelt look back at a year of rescues, victories and breakthroughs made possible by you, friend.

From animals freed from exploitation to habitats protected and communities empowered, this film celebrates the lives you touched and the hope you restored during our 75th anniversary year. It’s a moving reminder of what’s possible when compassionate people take action.

Together, we made 2025 a year of real impact for animals. And with your support, 2026 can be even kinder, bolder and more transformative.

Thank you for moving the world to protect animals.

Sincerely,
Your World Animal Protection Canada team

New report:

Bred to Entertain: A new assessment capturing 15 years of Thailand’s elephant tourism industry

A new World Animal Protection investigation reveals a stark reality: 69% of captive elephants in Thailand’s tourism industry are still living in poor or unacceptable conditions.

Our ‘Bred to Entertain’ report assessed 2,849 elephants across 236 venues, building on 15 years of research to show how the industry is changing and where it’s still failing animals.

While elephant rides and circus-style shows are declining, the total number of captive elephants is still rising and very few elephants live in observation-only venues – the option considered best for elephant welfare.

Learn what’s really happening behind the scenes - and what needs to change.

Little known fact: Elephant bathing isn’t as harmless as it seems. While these experiences are often marketed as “ethical”, behind the scenes they can cause immense stress and suffering for elephants and even put people at risk.

Discover what’s really happening and how you can be an elephant-friendly traveler.

P.S. It’s time to set your resolutions for a kinder 2026

Looking for inspiration this New Year? Our team is sharing some of the meaningful ways we’re resolving to help animals in 2026 – from choosing kinder meals to shopping and travelling more ethically.