The Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada is a registered charity, supported by donors and administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life for animals in this country. Since the 1960s the Foundation, an independent watchdog organization, has been at the forefront of issues of humane care of animals in Canada.
 
The Foundation works to ensure that human guardians give all animals - wild, domestic, exotic - the care, treatment and protection owed them. By fostering direct services to animals in need, innovative research, and educational programs, the Foundation provides a rational alternative for those who wish to see their donations make a positive difference to the lives of animals.