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Reputable car donation charities
You have a used vehicle that you’d like to donate to a worthy cause. You’ve done your homework and discovered that not all vehicle donation programs are created equal. Many charitable organizations don’t even operate their own vehicle donation programs. Instead, they use a broker or middleman.
Contact the Fur Free Campaign
The Humane Society of the United States is committed to ending cruelty and killing for fur—in favor of compassion in fashion. Please use the form below to send us information or ask us a question.
Breed discrimination
Breed-based policies are based on myths and misinformation, rather than science or credible data. However, their impact on dogs, families and animal shelters is heartbreakingly real.
Our History
Explore the rich history of Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Discover how our legacy as leaders in animal welfare began and evolved into a global mission to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. Learn about the milestones, programs and passionate advocates who have shaped our journey to create lasting change for animals worldwide.
Global Privacy and Cookie Policy
Humane World for Animals is committed to your right to privacy and to keeping your personal information private.
The Envigo beagle survivors: How more than 4,000 dogs sparked a movement to end animal testing
How the historic surrender of 4,145 beagles from Envigo's breeding facility ignited nationwide reform in animal testing and inspired thousands of adoptions.
A world of compassion: Global veterinary programs keep pets and families together
Humane World delivers critical veterinary care and community support through global lifesaving programs.
Wildlife trade and exotic pets: How your travel choices impact animals
Learn how souvenirs, exotic pets and wildlife products fuel the global wildlife trade. Discover cruelty-free travel tips to protect endangered species and avoid supporting animal exploitation.
Shelter and Rescue Partners
Helping pets and people through training, mentorship and animal placement
The Food Industry Scorecard
A year-long audit of roughly 100 major food companies designed to gauge their progress.
Investigations FAQ
Animal exploitation exists across the food, fashion, entertainment, commercial trade, pet and science industries, the truth of which is often disguised and/or presented as a necessary evil. Sometimes, the only way to obtain the truth is by going undercover. That’s where our Investigations Team comes in.
How Humane World for Animals is helping restore vulture populations in Africa
Through a new partnership, Humane World for Animals gives hope to plummeting vulture populations by funding rehabilitation and reintroduction programs.
Will the NYC carriage horse era finally draw to a close?
A carriage horse ban gains momentum in New York City and signals a global push to retire a “romantic” tradition built on cruelty.
The role of animals in humanitarian crises
A discussion on the importance of the human-animal bond during humanitarian crises
New Jersey: Support the Humane Pet Store Bill
Public records show that hundreds of weeks-old puppies are trucked to New Jersey pet stores from massive Midwest puppy mills each year. These puppy mills keep dogs in conditions that any New Jerseyan would be horrified by: some have been cited for emaciated dogs, dead puppies and dogs with open wounds, fleas and lice, injuries and signs of heat distress.
Stopping the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops will also shield consumers from misleading sales tactics, sick and genetically disordered puppy sales, disease outbreaks and predatory puppy loans.
Stopping the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops will also shield consumers from misleading sales tactics, sick and genetically disordered puppy sales, disease outbreaks and predatory puppy loans.
Ending the use of gas chambers
Let's work together to pass legislation to bar this form of torture in animal shelters.
From pain to purpose: Why my research dogs show we must end Category E research
My beagles reveal the lifelong trauma caused by animal testing. This is why we must end Category E experiments once and for all.
Wildlife trade
Wild animals are targets for poaching, captive hunting, the fur trade, the exotic pet trade and more. We're stopping the Wildlife Trade to keep animals safe in their natural habitat.