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Victory: US restricts the import of live African elephants and trophies
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a final rule governing import permits for live African elephants and elephant hunting trophies. This action effectively bans elephant hunting trophy imports from certain countries that serve as major destinations for trophy hunters—a win
On World Stray Animal Day, helping South Africa’s 4 million homeless dogs and cats protects human health too, says Humane Society International/Africa
CAPE TOWN―This World Stray Animal Day, Humane Society International/Africa is promoting the role that street animal health can play in protecting human health. According to the Mars State of Pet Homelessness Report, over 360 million dogs and cats are homeless across 20 countries studied, 4.05
Convegno “La tutela giuridica degli animali sotto sequestro giudiziario” per affrontare il tema dei combattimenti tra cani e garantire maggiore tutela alle vittime animali
ROMA—Si terrà in data 18 aprile, presso la sala della Protomoteca in sede del Campidoglio, a Roma, il convegno “La tutela giuridica degli animali sotto sequestro giudiziario. Dalla elaborazione della segnalazione per ipotesi di maltrattamento o detenzione incompatibile allo svincolo dall'esito del
Alarming animal suffering and zoonotic disease risk exposed on fur farms in northern China
BEIJING—Alarming footage from fur farms in north China shows foxes, raccoon dogs and mink exhibiting repetitive, stereotypical behaviour associated with mental decline and animals kept in intensive conditions including in close proximity to poultry, despite the potential for zoonotic disease spread
Alarming animal suffering and zoonotic disease risk exposed on Chinese fur farms as calls for UK fur import ban intensify
LONDON―Alarming footage from fur farms in north China shows foxes, raccoon dogs and mink exhibiting repetitive, stereotypical behaviour associated with mental decline and animals kept in intensive conditions including in close proximity to poultry, despite the potential for zoonotic disease spread
Bangkok restaurant chain says no to eggs from hens kept in cages
BANGKOK—Japanese restaurant Akiyoshi announced all its restaurants in Bangkok will exclusively use eggs laid by hens enjoying cage-free environments. This strategic decision will improve the lives of over a thousand hens each year, marking a significant advancement in animal welfare within Akiyoshi
Verdeckte Ermittlungen zeigen, dass in Kalifornien trotz Verbot immer noch neue Pelzprodukte verkauft werden
LOS ANGELES/BERLIN—Heute hat Humane Society of the United States eine verdeckte Untersuchung veröffentlicht, die kalifornische Einzelhändler*innen identifiziert, die offen das Gesetz umgehen, indem sie neue Pelzprodukte verkaufen. Der von der Abgeordneten Laura Friedman unterstützte Gesetzentwurf 44
First farm-to-fork chain commits to animal welfare in central Viet Nam
DA NANG, Viet Nam—Humane Society International applauds An Phu Farm, a farm-to-fork food store chain in central Viet Nam, for its commitment to improve animal welfare. After dialogue with HSI, the company has pledged to phase out the purchase of eggs and pork products from farms that use intensive
Humane Society International/Europe fordert die deutsche Modemarke Philipp Plein in einem Online-Appell auf, pelzfrei zu werden
BERLIN—Heute startet Humane Society International/Europe einen digitalen Appell an Philipp Plein, eine der führenden deutschen Modemarken, mit dem Ziel, eine pelzfreie Unternehmenspolitik zu fördern. Unterstützer*innen können Philipp Plein nun auffordern, keine Tierpelze mehr für Kleidung zu
World Veterinary Day: new training empowers adoption of humane and innovative procedures for street dogs
INDIA—To celebrate World Veterinary Day, Humane Society International/India launches an innovative street dog spay and neuter training program to equip veterinary professionals, animal welfare organisations and relevant government agencies with essential skills to improve the well-being of dogs
Lion cub rescued from pet trade in Lebanon is relocated to sanctuary in South Africa
CAPE TOWN—A four-month-old lion cub named Pi, who was rescued from an illegal pet owner in Lebanon, has been safely relocated to his new forever home at a true sanctuary in South Africa. Distressing social media videos surfaced in March 2024 showing the cub being exploited for selfies and petting in
Costa Rican authorities strengthen skills to combat illegal wildlife trade
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica—This year, Humane Society International/Latin America has conducted three comprehensive trainings for Costa Rican authorities on how to properly handle wildlife either seized or rescued in police and judicial operations. According to the Judicial Police’s Specialized Section
Wild birds and mammals return to the Mayan Biosphere Reserve after being rescued from illegal trafficking
PETEN, Guatemala—Multiple mammals and birds have been released back into the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from incidents of illegal trafficking and cruelty. Asociacion Rescate y Conservacion de Vida Silvestre, with the support of Humane Society International/Latin
Japan’s new mega whaling ship launches killing season amid alarm at adding vulnerable fin whales to kill list
TOKYO―Japan’s new whaling factory ship, the Kangei Maru, has left port to start the new whale killing season in the north Pacific. The 9,300-ton vessel is capable of hauling and storing slaughtered massive fin whales, a species Japan has proposed to add to its kill list alongside Bryde’s, sei and
Politicians clash on commitments to crackdown on cruelty to animals at landmark hustings
LONDON—The four largest political parties in Westminster set out their animal welfare positions and commitments so far at a landmark first-of-its-kind “Animals Matter” hustings in Westminster yesterday evening as politicians and the public await the next general election. The Labour Party has
Keeping animals safe in hot weather
High temperatures can be unpleasant or even dangerous for animals of all kinds. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can help animals – from feathered to furry – when temperatures increase. Heatwave tips for cats and dogs Our cat and dog companions can find it more difficult to regulate their
No justification for farrowing crates
[inline-slider align="alignleft"][/inline-slider] “We just can’t justify putting sows in farrowing crates any more.” – a British farm manager shares insights into the impact of confinement for sows, and perspective on how the sector must change HSI/UK made contact with a British pig farm, which
New Government urged to table animal welfare bill in upcoming Parliament Monsoon session
DELHI, India —With the newly formed Government assuming office this month, Humane Society International/India and People for Animals urge the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter to expedite passage of the long-awaited Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the
Iceland will allow commercial whaling to resume in ’devastatingly disappointing’ renewal of one-year permit
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland—As news breaks that Iceland’s Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir will renew a one-year commercial whaling licence to whaling company Hvalur hf., despite clear evidence of immense animal suffering, global animal protection charity Humane Society
Political parties urged to unleash ‘Paw Power’ as animal welfare emerges as potential swing issue
LONDON— With the general election just weeks away, UK political parties are being urged to harness the untapped ‘paw power’ of animal-loving voters after a new report shows that political parties are failing to match the British public’s high level of demand for strong animal protection policies