The animals which we care for so deeply, are facing more clear and present dangers than ever before. And you can do something about it -- and give a unique one of a kind gift to a friend, colleague, family member or loved one. We’ll include a beautiful note card with a handwritten message in fountain pen when we send them your gift. You may even want to buy one for yourself at the same time. Here’s how it works.
Choose the animal you’d like to help, and with a $30 donation you’ll receive a package containing a certificate of appreciation suitable for framing, a photograph of the animal, a stuffed toy, a fact sheet on the threats facing the animal and how your money and your concern is working to protect the species.
This is a great gift for birthdays, celebrations, Christmas, holidays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, you name it. More wild animals coming soon!
Whale | Dolphin | Tiger | Elephant | Sea Turtle | Bear | Lion
Whale
These gentle giants of the sea were once slaughtered for centuries, their lives brutally ended in the never-ending quest for their meat and oil. Many species were driven to the brink of extinction. However, today, their future is much brighter. Out of over 200 nations, only Japan and Norway, two of the wealthiest countries on earth still engage in the commercial killing of whales. Their meat is a delicacy and sells in Japan for more than $ 600 US a pound. Make no mistake about it. In our view, both of these countries are environmental outlaws. We also do not support any form of aboriginal whaling operations. In our view, cruelty to animals isn't anyone's cultural right. We will continue to participate in meetings of the International Whaling Commission. The Humane Society of Canada will continue to work around the clock around the world using every legal means at our disposal to put an end to the slaughter of whales. Please help us protect them now.
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Dolphin
These highly intelligent social mammals inhabit the oceans, which cover more than 75% of our planet's surface. For centuries they have been hunted for their meat and oil, slaughtered in drive fisheries, and wrenched from their family pods to an unnatural and shortened lifespan in captivity. The World Trade Organization has struck down laws, which protect dolphins from being drowned in tuna nets, and these animals are also vulnerable to a wide range of land based and coastal sources of pollution. The Humane Society of Canada has funded scientific research to help them, opposed the capture and confinement of these animals, and our staff have worked on the rehabilitation and release of dolphins once held captive. We continue to oppose the killing of these marine mammals and the destruction of their habitat, but we could do a lot more with your help. Please help us help them now.
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Tiger
Renowned for their beauty, up until the turn of the century, eight different subspecies of tigers numbering over 100,000 animals ranged throughout Asia. Today, only five subspecies survive and there may be less than 5,000 tigers left in the wild. Threatened by habitat loss from deforestation and farming, the most pressing threat is the demand for their skins as rugs and trophies, for their bones in traditional medicine and for meat and genitalia as products. Working as a partner in the Global Conservation Awareness Program, The Humane Society of Canada is working to protect the last remaining tigers on earth through education and anti-poaching patrols. Please help us protect them now.
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Elephant
The largest land mammal on earth is intelligent and lives in lifelong family groups. Asian elephants are endangered mainly due to habitat loss while the African elephant is threatened directly by the ivory trade - which was allowed to reopen in 1997 because of pressure from Japan, a number of African nations, and a number of conservation organizations. This has already led to resurgence in poaching, and we will continue to carry out undercover investigations and actively participate in the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species to stop the cruel and unnecessary killing of the magnificent creatures. Please help us protect them now.
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Sea Turtle
Sea turtles have survived for more than 180 million years, since before the age of the dinosaur. All eight species of sea turtles are threatened worldwide. They are drowned in shrimp nets, laws to protect them are struck down by the World Trade Organization and these slow moving gentle creatures are also killed for their shells, eggs and meat. They are particularly vulnerable to pollution in coastal waters and near their nesting sites. The Humane Society of Canada is supporting projects to protect sea turtle nesting sites in India, Mexico, the Caribbean, the United States and other parts of the world. Please help us protect them now.
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Bear
 Of all eight species of bears alive today, all but the panda have been targeted for their gall bladders, which are used in traditional medicines. Bear paws are also used as a food delicacy. The Canadian Wildlife Service has consistently opposed measures to protect these species despite the fact their own repeated public surveys show that more than 95% of Canadians demand that wildlife be protected. The Humane Society of Canada will continue to mount undercover investigations into the illegal killing and slaughter of these animals, but we can't do it alone. We need your help right now.
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Lion
The largest member of the cat family and perhaps one of the widely known symbols of the African continent. Lion families are called prides and they form strong social bonds between their members which can include five to fifteen females and their cubs, and one to six adult males. Because of the expansion of livestock herds there are inevitable and lethal conflicts between lions and ranchers. Lions are also sought by trophy hunters. Before long, the lion will only survive in large national parks and preserves. Work with us to help these magnificient animals.
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Wildlife Guardian Program
