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Undercover investigation at U.S. hunting convention exposes the sale of trophy hunts and products of imperiled and endangered species
BRUSSELS—A shocking undercover investigation released by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International exposed the hypocrisy that the trophy hunting industry uses to promote the killing of imperiled species. The Safari Club International convention in Nashville, Tennessee
Trophy hunting is back on the Italian political agenda
BRUSSELS —The issue of trophy hunting is back on the Italian political agenda with the new presentation by Hon. Michela Vittoria Brambilla of a bill aimed at banning the import, export and re-export, to and from Italy, of hunting trophies obtained from animals who are protected by CITES (the
Undercover investigation at six Las Vegas-area pet stores reveals consumer deception and sick, dying puppies
An undercover investigator for the Humane Society of the United States worked at six pet stores across Nevada—including Puppy Heaven in Las Vegas, Petland in Henderson, and four different Puppies for Less stores in Las Vegas—during late 2024 and found unsafe housing, managers failing to seek
Undercover investigation: Holiday shoppers urged to avoid supporting cruel puppy mills
Amidst the holiday season—the busiest puppy-buying time of the year—the Humane Society of the United States warns consumers against purchasing a puppy from a pet store and inadvertently supporting the puppy mill industry. An undercover investigation by the HSUS is exposing unsafe and filthy
In time for World Egg Day on October 14, Sofitel Saigon Plaza implements its cage-free egg commitment
Update: As of May 2021, Sofitel Saigon Plaza has published that it no longer buys eggs from caged hens. HO CHI MINH CITY, Viet Nam—Humane Society International, a global animal welfare organization, congratulates Sofitel Saigon Plaza—one of Accor’s international hotel brands—for their efforts to
Undercover Investigations Reveal Abuse of Tiger Cubs at Roadside Zoos
Editor’s Notes: In response to the HSUS undercover investigation at Natural Bridge Zoo, the USDA conducted a four-day inspection and cited the roadside zoo for 31 violations (PDF) of the federal Animal Welfare Act. This includes animals going without basic necessities such as veterinary care, food
Trophy hunting resources
Trophy Hunting by the Numbers: The European Union’s role in global trophy hunting Import and Export of CITES listed species between 2014 and 2018 /sites/default/files/uploads/2021/06/Trophy-hunting-numbers-eu-report.pdf Summary from Trophy Hunting by the Numbers report /sites/default/files/uploads
Virtual lion joins African elephants and black rhinos in urging the EU Commission to restrict imports of trophies from species at risk of extinction
BRUSSELS—Today, on International Endangered Species Day, Humane Society International/Europe is launching a new image under its #NotInMyWorld campaign featuring the image of an African lion trophy who has been packaged for shipping. The #NotInMyWorld campaign aims to raise awareness about the
VIDEO: Search & rescue mission for wildlife survivors on Australia’s ‘apocalyptic’ Kangaroo Island as federal government pledges aid for wildlife recovery
Note: See ENDS at bottom for the latest videos and updates on our rescue efforts. Kangaroo Island, South Australia – Animal charity Humane Society International has deployed a disaster response team to Kangaroo Island on a search and rescue mission for wildlife survivors of the bushfires that have
Washington becomes the 12th state to address cosmetics cruelty
Today, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed H.B. 1097 into law. The legislation will prohibit the sale of cosmetics in Washington that have been newly tested on animals. Passage of this law will prevent the cruel and unnecessary use of rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and rats to test cosmetic products if
Undercover investigations at two SeaQuest locations reveal abused animals with no access to light or fresh air, dangerous encounters, roach infestations
WASHINGTON—An undercover investigator for the Humane Society of the United States worked at SeaQuest locations in Fort Worth, Texas, for 28 days and in Las Vegas for 20 days during the summer of 2024. The investigations released today reveal horrific animal abuse and severe neglect, dangerous human
VIDEO: Starvation and dehydration are driving more animal victims of Australia’s fires into care on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island, South Australia–As the search-and-rescue mission for wildlife survivors of Australia’s Kangaroo Island bushfires continues, animal charity Humane Society International says the number of animals needing to be taken into care is increasing as starvation and dehydration start to hit
In a victory for animal welfare, Missouri votes to shut down state’s remaining gas chamber
POPLAR BLUFF, Missouri—This week, the Poplar Bluff City Council voted in favor of shutting down and dismantling the local animal shelter’s gas chamber. The gas chamber, used to kill shelter animals, was the last known operating chamber in the state of Missouri for domestic animals and the removal
Webinar showcases achievable cage-free egg shift in Latin America
MEXICO CITY— Humane Society International and Alianza Alimentaria held their "Successful Transition to a Cage-Free Egg Supply Chain" webinar which drew ian audience of 76 attendees from the hospitality and food industry. Experts in animal welfare and biosecurity, alongside industry leaders like
Humane World for Animals brinda atención veterinaria esencial a animales en comunidades de todo Chile
COQUIMBO Y REGIÓN METROPOLITANA, Chile—Humane World for Animals (anteriormente llamada Humane Society International) continúa ofreciendo servicios veterinarios que salvan vidas a través de su programa de clínicas móviles en Chile, llevando la atención necesaria a animales que nunca antes la habían
Humane World for Animals provides vital veterinary care to animals in communities across Chile
COQUIMBO AND METROPOLITAN REGIONS, Chile—Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) continues to deliver life-saving veterinary services through its mobile clinic program in Chile, bringing needed care to animals who have never previously received it. The organization’s
Vulnerable wildlife threatened as Trump administration seeks to repeal vital protections under law
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, strongly condemn the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal to repeal the Endangered Species Act ( blanket 4(d) rule), a critical