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Access to care for pets

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.

Animal cruelty

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

Animal fighting

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.

Animal rescue and response

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.

Animal testing and research

We are working globally to replace cruel, outdated animal testing with modern, animal-free research methods that are better for both people and animals.

Banning trophy hunting

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.

Dog and cat welfare

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.

Ending the dog and cat meat trade worldwide

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

Farm animal welfare

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.

Going fur-free

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.

Helping captive wildlife

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.

Protecting equines

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.

Puppy mills

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.

Wildlife killing contests

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

Wildlife protection

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

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Ways to take action

Your voice is needed on these important issues. Here’s how you can take action — and why it matters.

Petitions
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End cruel confinement

Ask Canada grocery retailers to require real progress for farmed animals.

Urge Canada to invest in humane science

In Canada, millions of animals are still used in painful experiments.

Stop the import of endangered primates

Canada imports endangered primates to suffer in research and testing laboratories. 

Urge Quebec to prohibit force-feeding for foie gras

Force-feeding animals until their organs become diseased urgently needs to end.

End the captivity of wildlife for entertainment

Big cats, elephants and great apes are suffering in captivity across Canada.

Help dogs get a second chance in Canada

Allow rescue organizations in Canada to continue to help dogs from around the world.

Stop the captivity of wildlife in Quebec

Help us ensure that no animal suffers at the hands of roadside zoos in Quebec ever again.

British Columbia: End wildlife killing contests

Please act now to help ban wildlife killing contests in British Columbia.

Animals are suffering at Marineland

Marineland has a history of being investigated for animal abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Your gift can do so much for animals in need

Start saving lives by making a one-time gift today. You can also help animals all year long with a monthly contribution.

Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals