Animal welfare issues we’re fighting to solve

The deep connection between people and pets is universal, but access to animal care resources is not. In truly humane communities, everyone can obtain what they need for the animals in their lives.

Our toughest fights work to address the systemic cruelties embedded in factory farming, animal research and other industries that impact millions of animals.

No animal should have to suffer the barbaric practices of dogfighting and cockfighting. Humane World for Animals is working to end this cruelty in all its forms.

Local emergency response departments, humane societies and animal shelters often don’t have the resources to help animal victims of disasters and large-scale cruelty cases. That’s where we come in.

We're working globally to replace cruel, outdated animal testing with modern, animal-free research methods that are better for both people and animals.

Thrill-seekers kill vital wildlife for trophies, display, photos, bragging rights and prizes, and pay big money to kill rare, often endangered, animals abroad and take home their body parts.

Every day around the world, millions of dogs and cats face neglect and cruelty. From rescues to policy reforms, Humane World for Animals works to protect pets and support people in caring for them.

Millions of dogs and cats suffer in the meat trade each year. Join us in ending the dog and cat meat trade for good.

Industrial farms cause animal suffering on an unimaginable scale. We work to improve animal welfare on farms, reducing extreme confinement, and to promote a more plant-forward global food system.

The fashion industry is changing and it’s time to leave animal cruelty behind. Join us in building a future rooted in compassion, not fur.

Wild animals belong in their natural habitats, not kept in roadside zoos and circuses for our entertainment. With your help, we’re working to end this cruelty.

Equines are companions and partners, and it's our responsibility to act as their guardians. Unfortunately, cruelty persists. Humane World for Animals tackles the root causes of this cruelty to end it.

It's time to end the cruel treatment of dogs in mass breeding operations. We're fighting to stop puppy mills on all possible levels.

These senseless competitions promote the mass killing of animals for prizes and bragging rights.

Stand with Humane World for Animals to put an end to the senseless killing and exploitation of wildlife.