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How Humane World for Animals saves lives worldwide
Support rapid-response animal rescue missions around the globe. Discover how Humane World for Animals, a leading animal rescue organization, protects animals from cruelty, neglect and disasters.
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We rescue, transport, and rehabilitate thousands of animals every year. Our sanctuaries provide safe, lifelong homes for animals with nowhere else to go.
475,000+
animals
rescued or cared for after disasters worldwide since 2017
4,000+
cruelty complaints
addressed each year
700+
domestic and exotic animals
cared for at our sanctuaries in Liberia, Texas, and Oregon
Always ready
Whether it’s a hurricane, cruelty or neglect case, or animal fighting operation, we respond wherever animals need help.
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Rescued after a hurricane.
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Animal sanctuaries: Safe havens for rescued animals
Our three animal rescue sanctuaries — spanning thousands of acres in Texas, Oregon, and Liberia — serve as lifelong homes for rescued animals, from horses and chimpanzees to exotic wildlife.
Located in Texas, this 1,400-acre sanctuary provides refuge for hundreds of domestic and exotic animals rescued from the exotic pet trade, labs, roadside zoos, and other exploitative situations.
This 1,120-acre haven in Oregon is home to over 100 rescued horses and equines, saved from neglect, abuse, and abandonment
In Liberia, this sanctuary offers lifelong care to more than 60 chimpanzees who endured decades of invasive research. Now, these animals enjoy peace, companionship, and expert veterinary care in a natural environment.
Global animal rescue
Humane World for Animals operates rescue teams, community outreach programs, sanctuaries, and care centers that directly assist tens of thousands of animals each year. From natural disasters to cruelty cases, learn how our international animal rescue charity responds to crises and saves lives.
Families who adopted the rescued dogs all agree: these dogs are remarkably gentle, and they give love no differently than any other companion dogs.
Five years after the devastating Black Summer rescue, Humane World staff returned to Kangaroo Island to reflect, observe and learn how we can provide more support.
Humane World for Animals deployed to Indiana to assist the Fort Wayne Police Department with the rescue of 22 dogs and puppies from a suspected dogfighting situation.
Over the course of a few years, we will be working on island improvements to better hep the chimps at our sanctuary in Africa. These are the first six to enjoy the villa while their island is being upgraded.
After Hurricane Katrina, Humane World for Animals was instrumental in passing the PETS Act to support the inclusion of animals in disaster-related planning.
During an Ohio cruelty rescue, Humane World for Animals saved over 100 animals, including Murdock—a dehydrated, eyeless dog now receiving urgent care.
Now, 3-year-old George and 7-year-old Cali share their large natural habitat at the sanctuary where they can spend the rest of their lives expressing their natural behaviors.
A terrified mother dog was rescued from a cruel puppy mill in Oklahoma. With love, expert care, and patience, she’s now discovering what it means to live freely — and thriving alongside her pups at last.
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Saving lives wherever animals are in crisis
Learn more about our latest activities. From puppy mills to dog meat rescues and cruelty cases, we save hundreds of animals every year.
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Our Animal Rescue Team rescued more than 100 dogs and puppies from alleged neglect at a breeding operation in Harford County.
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Our Animal Rescue Team assisted the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division in the rescue of 18 dogs and puppies from alleged dogfighting operations in Timmonsville and Seabrook.
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Humane World for Animals assisted the Fort Wayne Police Department with the rescue of 22 dogs and puppies from a suspected dogfighting situation.
Latest News
Amy Sedaris to host Humane World for Animals annual To the Rescue! gala to support animal welfare
United States
The annual To the Rescue! gala, benefiting Humane World for Animals and its mission to protect animals, will be held on November 7, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. This year’s gala
Dogs rescued from alleged neglect find sanctuary in Canada
Canada
MONTREAL, Quebec—Following an extended rescue operation from an allegedly neglectful breeder in the United States, 11 rescued dogs were transported to Humane World for Animals’ Canadian care and
Hundreds in Mexico City attend mass first aid class for people and animals in disasters
Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s first ever mass public first aid and CPR class for people and animals in disasters took place in Mexico City on Sept. 18. The event saw hundreds of residents attend at the
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We never know where disasters will strike or when animals may be in need of urgent rescue, but we know we must be ready. Your support makes our preparedness, rescue, care and relief work possible.
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