Teddy, an 18 month old beagle, has fun at his new home

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Beagle’s life story shows real change is possible for animals in laboratories
Teddy was never meant to have a name. When he was born, he was given only a number, just like the tens of thousands of dogs...
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From Australia to Lebanon, our rescue teams helped save thousands of animals affected by natural and manmade disasters

Each year, trained responders from the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International enter disaster...

In 2020, more corporations, governments moved to end cosmetics testing on animals

Hundreds of beauty companies around the globe---including our market leading partners Unilever, L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble...

Victory! Omnibus signed into law over weekend has major wins on horse racing, slaughter and soring

With the signing of the omnibus bill this past weekend, U.S. federal law now includes critical protections for horses we have...

Rescued beagles are a holiday reminder of why our work – and your support – matters

For you and for all of us at the Humane Society family of organizations, 2020 has been a long year. As we reach its close, I...

In 2020, we made progress in China, India and South Korea on ending the dog meat trade

The pandemic posed many challenges for our Humane Society International staff working to end the dog meat trade in nations...

Breaking news: Congress’s omnibus package includes big wins for animals

The appropriations bill and accompanying coronavirus relief/stimulus package for fiscal year 2021 now advancing through...

In 2020, we brought food, essential services to hundreds of thousands of animals and people affected globally by the pandemic

The global pandemic posed immense challenges to the animal protection community this year. Around the world, people—and the...

Factory farms are baking pigs alive during the pandemic. Veterinarians call for changing guidance on this barbaric killing method

As a result of slaughterhouse closures during the pandemic, some producers have used a cruel method called “ventilation...

In 2020, we dismantled more cruel cages on factory farms and set new records for egg-laying hens

We have made remarkable progress in our work to end cruel cage confinement of farm animals during 2020. As a result, millions...