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JBS commits to a 100 Percent cage-free egg supply chain

JBS, one of the world’s largest food companies, has committed to sourcing exclusively cage-free eggs throughout its supply chain by 2020. This policy follows discussions with Humane Society International and other animal protection organizations. JBS manufactures a number of food products that

Humane Society International in Bangladesh calls on government authorities to address rabies and stray dog population with humane, legal methods

In light of the recent dog culling in Jessore, Chittagong and Feni, Humane Society International in Bangladesh Country Director Maya Barolo-Rizvi issued the following statement:“The recent culling of stray dogs is based on the misplaced belief that indiscriminate killing of dogs is

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Sapore commits to sourcing only cage-free eggs

Sapore, one of Brazil’s largest food service providers, serving approximately 365 million meals per year, announced (in Portuguese) a partnership with Humane Society International, committing to source exclusively cage-free eggs (liquid and shell) by 2025.

Dog rescued from the dog meat trade in China.
One of the dogs rescued. China Animal Protection Power
Ending the dog and cat meat trade
Chinese animal groups uncover warehouse in Beijing suburb holding dogs bound for the dog meat trade

MEDIA DOWNLOADS Last week, China Animal Protection Power, a coalition of Chinese animal protection groups based in Beijing, uncovered and closed an illegal dog collection depot in Changping, a suburban township of Beijing. The rescuers representing the Capital Animal Welfare Association, Vshine

HSI/Canada applauds BC government for banning trophy hunting of grizzly bears

MONTREAL—The government of British Columbia has prohibited the trophy hunting of grizzly bears throughout the province and all hunting of grizzlies within the Great Bear Rainforest. The announcement, made Monday, follows a commitment by the BC New Democratic Party late last year

HSI/Mexico praises Veracruz governor for standing firm against cockfighting

The governor of Veracruz, Mexico, Miguel Ángel Yunes, is being applauded for his recent veto of a change to the state’s animal protection law that would have legalized animal fighting, including cockfights and other cruel spectacles like vaquilladas, which are similar to

On World Elephant Day, Humane Society International/India launches tip line to report illegal electric fencing in Kerala

KERALA—On the occasion of World Elephant Day, in the wake of frequent deaths of wild elephants due to electrocution from electric fences, the most recent being in Munnar, Humane Society International/India has launched a tip-line at +91 7674-922044 to report information on

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HSI/Vietnam calls on South African government to shut down rhino horn auction over trafficking risk

Humane Society International/Vietnam is calling on the South African government to honor its commitment to protect rhinos by refusing permits for an online auction of rhinoceros horns that appears to be targeting buyers from the world’s two largest destinations for trafficked rhino

R5,000.00 reward offered for Western Cape dog bestiality case

Warning: This statement includes a graphic description of fatal injuries Humane Society International is offering a reward of up to R5,000.00 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in an act of alleged bestiality

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