New Government urged to table animal welfare bill in upcoming Parliament Monsoon session
DELHI, India —With the newly formed Government assuming office this month, Humane Society International/India and People for Animals urge the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter to expedite passage of the long-awaited Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Amendment) Bill 2022
Western Oregon University pledges to serve 50% plant-based meals on campus by 2027
The Humane Society of the United States is thrilled to announce that Western Oregon University, the state’s oldest public university, has signed the Forward Food Pledge, committing to transition the university’s campus dining menus to 50% plant-based meals by 2027.
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Puppy fattening farmers in Viet Nam’s dog meat hotspot of Thai Nguyen join Models for Change program to exit cruel trade linked to rabies
THAI NGUYEN , Viet Nam—More than 50 puppies have been rescued from two dog meat fattening farms in Thai Nguyen as part of a joint effort between the local government and animal charity Humane Society International to crack down on the dog
Karnataka gets first-of-its-kind WhatsApp chatbot for snakebite awareness
Mysore, KARNATAKA —Karnataka’s first-of-its-kind WhatsApp chatbot has been launched in Mysore to educate citizens about snakes and snakebite prevention. The chatbot, launched by Humane Society International/India in collaboration with The Liana Trust, provides easily accessible information about snake species found in the
Keeping animals safe in hot weather
High temperatures can be unpleasant or even dangerous for animals of all kinds. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can help animals – from feathered to furry – when temperatures increase. Heatwave tips for cats and dogs Our
Pig producers, elected officials and animal advocates work together to save state ag laws and free markets
This press release was updated at 2:35 p.m. EST on May 23, 2024. WASHINGTON—Pig producers, pork distributors and animal advocates decried the House of Representatives’ Farm Bill (the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024) that will likely be voted out
South Carolina passes legislation removing hurdle in enforcing animal protection laws
The South Carolina legislature unanimously passed legislation addressing the financial burden of caring for animals seized in cruelty and fighting cases. This bipartisan bill was supported by South Carolina law enforcement agencies and ensures that the responsibility for covering the costs of caring for abused animals shifts from local agencies and taxpayers to the defendents.
Politicians clash on commitments to crackdown on cruelty to animals at landmark hustings
LONDON—The four largest political parties in Westminster set out their animal welfare positions and commitments so far at a landmark first-of-its-kind “Animals Matter” hustings in Westminster yesterday evening as politicians and the public await the next general election. The Labour Party has
Japan’s new mega whaling ship launches killing season amid alarm at adding vulnerable fin whales to kill list
TOKYO―Japan’s new whaling factory ship, the Kangei Maru, has left port to start the new whale killing season in the north Pacific. The 9,300-ton vessel is capable of hauling and storing slaughtered massive fin whales, a species Japan has proposed to add
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