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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.

Eggs in Illinois should be safer, more affordable and more humanely produced. Please support cage-free legislation to protect egg-laying hens and Illinois families.

A year-long audit of roughly 100 major food companies designed to gauge their progress.

Food service companies that prioritize plant-based foods are not only positively impacting the environment, but also addressing important health and ethical considerations—all important to consumers.

Cockfighting is an age-old practice in which two or more specially bred birds, known as gamecocks, are placed in an enclosed pit to fight for the primary purposes of gambling and entertainment. A typical cockfight can last anywhere from several minutes to more than half an hour and usually results in the death of one or both birds.

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.

We tackle the animal welfare challenges that were historically beyond the reach of local organizations.

Bear hounding is the practice of using packs of radio-collared dogs to pursue a bear until the exhausted, frightened animal climbs a tree, where they are shot, or turn to fight the hounds. Dogs are often injured or even killed.

How does Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, help animals and people during disasters? Learn more about how your donations support our rescue efforts in hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and more.

We’re working to increase equity in access to care through policy making, training for veterinary and animal welfare professionals, and direct care programs that provide veterinary care, pet supplies, other animal care services and information at no cost to pet owners.

See how far we've come and how you can help support the Be Cruelty-Free campaign, our global effort to end cosmetic cruelty.

Become a policy volunteer with Humane World for Animals!

Get the facts about cosmetics testing on animals and our fight to end this cruel and unnecessary practice worldwide.