Making a Difference
Through Good Works
Our Good Works program helps to fund organizations that are working for the good of pets and the pet industry.
What It’s All About
As a not-for-profit organization, we continually reinvest in our members and the broader pet community. Through our Good Works program, we’ve donated more than $15 million in the last 15 years and nearly $2 million annually – and we’re ready to do even more.
Want to help us make a bigger impact? Join us at SUPERZOO, our flagship event, where your participation directly supports the pet retail industry and its initiatives.
Our Partners
The Pet Advocacy Network aims to promote, foster and ensure positive and healthy pet ownership by championing advocacy and legislation initiatives.
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is a non-profit that funds and shares research to showcase the positive health impacts of companion animals.
The Pet Sustainability Coalition helps drive sustainability within the pet industry through profitable environmental and social practices.
An association of business, agricultural, scientific and recreational interests dedicated to promoting animal welfare, supporting responsible animal use and strengthening the bond between humans and animals.
Established by the Pet Care Trust, Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom.
This coalition of bird product manufacturers and associations promotes responsible bird ownership and growth, including myBird — a campaign aimed at sharing the joys and benefits of bird care as well as educational resources.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK) advocates for responsible private ownership and trade of reptiles and amphibians, endorsing standards for caging, husbandry, escape prevention and conservation.
Project Piaba is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes habitat conservation by linking Brazilian fishing communities with the global aquarium fish trade.
A Florida-based non-profit advocating for herpetoculture, focusing on the conservation, responsible ownership and trade of captive-bred reptiles and amphibians for various purposes, including education and pets.
The West Hawai’i Fishery Council engages the community in managing nearshore resources, promotes scientific research and advises on reducing resource depletion. The Council honors Hawaiian cultural practices and involves diverse community leaders to uphold this responsibility.
The World Alliance of Grooming Associations provides support to grooming organizations throughout the globe and serves as a central hub for legislation that affects the grooming industry.
Thanks to WPA’s steadfast dedication to advocating for the pet industry, we’ve made an unwavering commitment to supporting organizations like the Pet Advocacy Network, NAIA, and others. Their ongoing efforts promote healthy pet ownership, making a real difference in our community.
—Micah Kohles DVM, Woodland Animal Hospital / Odyssey Consulting / University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Veterinary Medicine
WPA has been the industry leader in Good Works with a keen focus on initiatives that not only insulate the industry from harm, but also help develop creative ways to support pet specialty categories that need assistance to remain relevant.
—Chris Clevers, President of Hikari Sales USA Inc.