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Hundreds of animals rescued in multi-species alleged cruelty case in Grady County, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY—On Wednesday, the Humane Society of the United States assisted the Grady County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of hundreds of animals from a multi-species alleged cruelty case. Authorities served a search and seizure warrant on a residential property in Grady County, where they found
New report grades U.S. colleges on plant-based dining and sustainability initiatives
The Humane Society of the United States has released a new scorecard assessing how some of the nation’s largest higher education institutions are advancing sustainability by adding more plant-based meals to their menus and reducing their reliance on animal products. These schools, which serve
Undercover investigation at six Las Vegas-area pet stores reveals consumer deception and sick, dying puppies
An undercover investigator for the Humane Society of the United States worked at six pet stores across Nevada—including Puppy Heaven in Las Vegas, Petland in Henderson, and four different Puppies for Less stores in Las Vegas—during late 2024 and found unsafe housing, managers failing to seek
A “pet” tiger found in San Antonio during the Texas cold snap arrives at her new home in Murchison
Today, an approximately six-month-old, 60-pound tiger named Elsa is settling in at her new home at the Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas. Elsa was someone’s “pet” and wearing a harness when she was rescued in freezing temperatures by Bexar County authorities. They placed her at a local wildlife
‘The most horrific:’ Hundreds of foxes, raccoons, wolf-dog hybrids, skunks and coyotes rescued from a fur farm in Ohio
Today, the Humane Society of the United States and Ohio authorities are completing a rescue operation of hundreds of animals from a fur and urine farm near Cleveland, Ohio. The Ashtabula County Commissioner’s Office requested the assistance of the Humane Society of the United States after the owner
The Humane Society of the United States and Smithfield Foods reach resolution of pig welfare litigation
WASHINGTON—The Humane Society of the United States and Smithfield Foods have ended a long-running lawsuit concerning pig welfare. In 2021, the HSUS filed suit in D.C. Superior Court alleging that Smithfield was confusing consumers by not clearly explaining, in promoting its group housing for sows
As hundreds of suffering animals are rescued from a Midwest fur factory farm, Massachusetts legislators seek to end Bay State’s support for fur farming with humane bills
With a dramatic rescue operation at an Ohio fur factory farm in the news, State Sen. Cindy Creem and State Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis have introduced legislation to end the sale of new products from animals confined in fur factory farms. The companion bills, SD.712 and HD.2107, would eliminate the
Legal Agreement Spurs Deadline for U.S. Finding on Hippo Protections
WASHINGTON—A federal court approved an agreement today that requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine by July 27, 2028, whether the common hippopotamus should be protected under the Endangered Species Act. The agreement was reached after Humane Society International, the Humane
Hurricane Katrina’s 20-year anniversary: Disaster response and preparedness saves lives
WASHINGTON—Since deploying to help animals in response to Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has committed to expanding response to animal-related needs in disasters. The organization—which has assisted tens of thousands
Global experts come together in webinar series to advance sow welfare in Brazil
SÃO PAULO—In April, Humane World for Animals Brazil, formerly called Humane Society International Brazil, hosted a three-part webinar series to advance sow welfare in Brazil. The series brought together animal welfare experts, veterinarians, academics, and industry professionals to share strategies
Sa-Nguan Farm launches Thailand’s first cage-free pasteurized eggs
BANGKOK—Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society International, commends Sa-Nguan Farm, an egg producer based in Saraburi province, for becoming the first company in Thailand to produce liquid eggs from cage-free hens. This achievement comes amid growing demand for cage-free eggs
Whistleblowers play a key role in protecting animals from cruelty
ROME—Alerting authorities anonymously plays a critical role in exposing and preventing crimes against animals and the environment. This was the key message that emerged during the event “Whistleblowing and Animal Protection”, held on May 6 in Rome at the offices of the law firm Eversheds Sutherland
Wolves betrayed: European Parliament places politics over science
BRUSSELS—Today, in a decision that undermines the credibility of EU nature laws and threatens the recovery of wolves across Europe, the European Parliament voted to back the European Commission’s proposal to weaken the protection of wolves, meaning that wolf hunting will now be possible again. This
Reward offered in Knox County, TN for information on dog left in parking lot with grocery bag tied around her head
Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the abandonment of two dogs in Knoxville, TN. The Case: According to
Strengthen laws to ensure better protection for Britain’s wildlife, urge cross-party MPs in open letter to the Government
LONDON—A cross-party group of 24 MPs and Peers have written to Environment Secretary Steve Reed urging the UK Government to strengthen protections for wildlife, as leading animal protection organisations Humane World for Animals UK (formerly Humane Society International UK) and the RSPCA release an
Missing toes, unsanitary conditions: Humane World for Animals assists the Clark County Sheriff’s Office with alleged cockfighting bust
CLARK COUNTY, Wisc.—Yesterday, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, assisted the Clark County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 160 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Clark County, Wisconsin. Law enforcement served a
Final approval given to Bill AS 1308 introducing harsher penalties for crimes against animals in Italy
The Italian Senate has definitively approved Bill AS 1308, which was approved in November by the Chamber under the name AC 30. The bill will introduce amendments to the criminal code, the criminal procedure code, and other provisions for the integration and harmonization of regulations on crimes
Monsoon preparedness workshop raises awareness on helping animals and communities during disasters like floods and landslides
WAYANAD, Kerala—In an effort to boost grassroots-level disaster resilience in the rural district of Wayanad, Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International India), in collaboration with the Kottathara Grama Panchayat, conducted a monsoon preparedness training program to
Animal groups deliver 1.5 million petition signatures to 10 Downing Street for a UK fur sales ban ahead of legislative bill’s Second Reading
LONDON―Campaigners gathered today at No. 10 Downing Street to deliver a petition of more than 1.5 million signatures to the Prime Minister, calling for the UK to ban the import and sale of cruel fur. The #FurFreeBritain petitioners―comprising animal protection organisations Humane World for Animals
Humane Society to become "Humane World for Animals” to better reflect the organization’s mission and presence 70 years after founding
WASHINGTON—The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International announced today that they will change their name to Humane World for Animals to clarify their longstanding shared mission to create lasting change for animals everywhere. The change takes effect today and underscores