It happens every autumn: As we sit down to gather some of the biggest victories you helped make possible for our year-end roundup, we’re stumped. How do we share the thousands of achievements, big and small, that together we’ve made for animals in 2022?
The short answer is, all of us can’t. We could give you the statistics that mark our progress—the 114 animal-friendly state and local laws we assisted pass in the United States; the 33, 000-plus U. S. animals who received services through our Pets for Life and Rural Area Veterinary Services programs—but they wouldn’t tell the full story. Numbers don’t tell a person about the people behind these wins—the staff members , volunteers and advocates who keep pushing for progress—or the particular animals who benefit.
So instead, we are sharing some of the most meaningful times of this year, ones that represent our relentless quest for a better world. This isn’t a complete list. It’s just a glimpse of what you make possible, through your donations, your own advocacy plus your support.
We truly couldn’t do it without you. Thank a person.
January
Luxury fashion brands Dolce& Gabbana and Moncler announced that they’re going fur-free . After years of tireless work by our fur-free team and partner groups, few luxury brands still use animal fur.