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Ending the fur trade, the cage confinement of farmed animals and the import of hunting trophies are just a few of our goals across Europe. 

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We’re improving life for street dogs, ending the use of animals in research, promoting plant-based foods and more across Latin America. 

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We’re addressing some of the biggest threats to animals: intensive confinement on farms, puppy mills, trophy hunting, seal slaughter and so much more. Our sanctuaries care for hundreds of animals now safe from the exotic pet trade, roadside zoos and animal testing facilities. 

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In the UK, we're creating a more humane world through strategic advocacy, policy change and relentless work to end cruel industries and protect animals.

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We’re helping animals in Africa, with a special focus on ending the illegal wildlife trade, promoting non-lethal solutions to human-wildlife conflict and more. Our sanctuary in Liberia cares for more than 60 former research chimpanzees. 

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With the help of local groups and governments, we’re protecting animals from poaching, improving conditions for farmed animals, ending the dog and cat meat trades and more. 

View Asia

We're driving lasting change for animals through bold advocacy, strategic campaigns and hands-on efforts. From ending inhumane factory farming practices to protecting wildlife and vital habitats, we champion innovative solutions that create a more humane world. 

View Australia

Ending the fur trade, the cage confinement of farmed animals and the import of hunting trophies are just a few of our goals across Europe. 

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We’re improving life for street dogs, ending the use of animals in research, promoting plant-based foods and more across Latin America. 

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We’re addressing some of the biggest threats to animals: intensive confinement on farms, puppy mills, trophy hunting, seal slaughter and so much more. Our sanctuaries care for hundreds of animals now safe from the exotic pet trade, roadside zoos and animal testing facilities. 

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In the UK, we're creating a more humane world through strategic advocacy, policy change and relentless work to end cruel industries and protect animals.

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Rescuers work through rain and heat to save dogs from two alleged dogfighting operations in South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA—On Monday, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, assisted the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in the rescue of 18 dogs

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New global cage- and crate-free guide helps companies meet 2025 animal welfare deadlines

WASHINGTON—Animal protection charity Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States) has launched a step-by-step guide to help food

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Reducing human–elephant conflict: innovative solutions ensure peaceful coexistence and safety

BRUSSELS—Habitat loss, competition for natural resources, human-wildlife conflict, the climate crisis, poaching, and trophy hunting all threaten the survival of elephants worldwide. All three existing

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