World Animal Protection News

NEW Campaign: Mink VIRUS Act

Right now, minks are confined to crowded and dirty wire cages for their entire lives to be killed for their fur.

Most people don’t support the use of fur in fashion. But your taxpayer dollars are keeping the industry alive in the US through loan forgiveness and compensation for mink farms. Tell your representative now to support the Mink VIRUS Act and end this cruel practice for good.

A “Star-Studded” Year: 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator helps millions of people support the causes they care about by connecting them to charities that align with their passions and values.

This past year, Charity Navigator awarded World Animal Protection US a four-star rating! Receiving four out of four stars indicates that World Animal Protection exceeds or meets best practices and industry standards across most areas.

Read more about our rating here to learn why World Animal Protection US is one of the best US charities to support. Our successes wouldn’t be possible without our supporters like you who want to end animal cruelty and suffering around the world.

The Dark Side of Wildlife Tourism

It turns out that Bali isn’t a dream destination for everyone. Our latest report, Paradise Lost: Behind Bali’s Wildlife Tourism, shows that elephants and other animals trapped in Bali entertainment venues are suffering. Check out the full report.

5 Reasons Why Octopus Farming Is a Bad Idea

October 8 was World Octopus Day—octopuses are incredibly intelligent and curious individuals who help keep marine ecosystems stable. But sadly, there is increasing interest in farming octopuses for food around the world. Learn why octopus farming is a tragically terrible idea.

Estate Planning: A Better Future for Animals

Last week, we celebrated National Estate Planning Awareness Week, a time to share the importance of estate planning. Estate plans are a powerful tool for change, but many Americans do not have a will or estate plan.

In gratitude for all that you’ve done to help us move closer to a world where animals live free from suffering, we have partnered with FreeWill to provide supporters with our free online estate planning tool!

Learn more about National Estate Planning Week and explore why estate planning is essential.

Recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed every October to recognize the contributions of employees with disabilities as well as the importance of inclusive employment policies.

Maximize Your Impact with Tax-Smart Giving

More and more, donors are making tax-smart gifts to support World Animal Protection instead of donating cash. Our partnership with FreeWill makes it easy to contribute tax-smart gifts that support the well-being of animals worldwide.

Donating non-cash assets comes with greater tax benefits, increasing the overall value of your contribution while making a sizable impact for animals around the world. Our Smart Giving Suite makes it quick and easy to maximize your impact from your donor-advised fund, stocks and securities, qualified charitable distribution, and cryptocurrency. Make a tax-smart gift today.