Strategic Plan
2026–2029
Our Vision
A community where pets can thrive in a compassionate and kind environment with their people.
Our Purpose
Champion pets, safeguard their wellbeing, celebrate their joy and enrich the bond they share with the people who love them.
CANA’s strategy is guided by the One Welfare framework.
Recognising the interconnected
wellbeing of people, animals
and the environment.
wellbeing of people, animals
and the environment.
Advocacy and Reform
CANA influences policy and systems to support the human-animal bond, improve the wellbeing of pets, people and the communities we share.
Our Advocacy Priorities
Build respect and empathy for pets through education.
- A national curriculum based on One Welfare principles.
Improve policy and systems that govern pets.
- Getting to Zero (G2Z)
- National Desexing
- Network (NDN)
- Animal Sentience
Support the role pets play in human and community wellbeing, particularly through:
- Aged care
- Domestic violence
- Homelessness
Support the needs of pet-inclusive families.
- Pet-friendly communities
- Affordable pet care
How we deliver
CANA promotes knowledge and understanding of human-animal wellbeing to inspire informed action and create positive change.
CANA brings together organisations and sectors with shared goals to create greater impact for pets, people and communities.
CANA’s national membership model and corporate partnerships ensure resources and capability to deliver lasting impact for pets, people and communities.
