100 Years of World Animal Day
Our new stamp design and how you can get involved.
Help us to celebrate 100 years of compassion and advocacy for animals!
A beautiful design to mark 100 years
We feel very lucky to have partnered with talented illustrator Emma Jayne, who designed a beautiful stamp for this year’s World Animal Day.
Our theme this year is “Save Animals, Save the Planet”: a celebration of the connection between animal welfare and the health of our planet.
We asked Emma to share the story behind the design:
“When researching this topic I was particularly drawn to the rainforests and the mangroves of Borneo. It struck me just how vital these are for the animals and the people who live there.”
Rainforests and mangroves in Borneo are under threat. Mangroves are important coastal ecosystems that support diverse wildlife, including pygmy elephants, clouded leopards and orangutans.
Industrial farming affects the rainforests and mangroves. They are being logged, burned and cleared for agricultural conversion to palm oil plantations, among other things. Shrimp farming in Borneo’s Mahakam Delta has destroyed a large area of these vital mangroves.
I have illustrated a thriving mangrove on the edge of a rainforest, showing its full beauty when untouched by human impact.”
How you can get involved:
There are a few special ways you can join in this year’s World Animal Day celebrations.
100 acts of Kindness for 100 years
We’re inviting people around the world to pledge small (or big!) acts of kindness for animals in the lead-up to October 4th.
Whether it’s litter picking, going plastic-free for a week, or fundraising for your favourite animal charity – every action counts. Pledge your action on our online tracker, and see how others are making a difference too.
Don’t forget to tag us in your photos when you complete your act!
Full details here.
Mug Competition:
Back by popular demand, our World Animal Day mug competition for 2025 is open for entries!
On August 31st, we’ll be choosing a winning animal-themed design to feature on our official mug for 2025 – with runner-up prizes in all age categories (5 to 17+).
Looking for a fun, screen-free activity over the summer holidays? This is the perfect challenge!
Full details on how to enter here.
Hold an event:
Check out our list of free resources for holding an event on October 4th and join hundreds of communities around the world. Your event could be as simple as a team coffee morning at your workplace, a bake sale, or a community dog walk! Get your friends, colleagues, or local community involved.
If you register your event on our global event map, we’ll send you a World Animal Day banner and dog bandana to use on the day!
We can’t wait to see how you’ll get involved for this special 100th year.
Help us make World Animal Day 2025 the biggest and most impactful yet!