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BOSTON—A landmark bill ending the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and shows in Massachusetts (H.4915) was signed into law today by Gov. Maura Healey. This legislation protects wild animals from being used as props in entertainment, enduring abusive

The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the McKamey Animal Center in the rescue of over 100 rabbits from a residence in Chattanooga after an overwhelmed caregiver asked for help. The Humane Society of the United States and the McKamey Animal Center arrived at the property around 8 a.m

APPANOOSE COUNTY, Iowa—The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 400 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Appanoose County, Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the United States

A group of 12 dogs arrived safely after having been rescued by Humane Society International from a backyard breeding operation for the dog meat trade in Seongnam, South Korea. The Idaho Humane Society, a Humane Society of the United States Emergency Placement Partner, will place the dogs for

It is ironic that, while elephant populations in many African and Asian countries are increasingly threatened by poaching for the illegal ivory trade, those herds confined to parks and reserves continue to grow and, if unchecked, can exceed available food and space within these confined areas. In

by Julie Falconer What awakens Fausto Limón in the middle of the night isn’t a sound but a smell. Since 1994, the Perote Valley, Mexico, resident’s closest neighbor has been a massive pig farm co-owned by U.S.-based Smithfield Foods. When the stench is unbearable, Limón and his family get out of bed

by Cynthia Dent Should an animal be afforded dignity and protection against cruelty? In Costa Rica, the answer was a resounding “Yes,” effectively halting a proposed Pamplona-esque bull run. Bringing bull runs to Costa Rica At the beginning of 2012, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce joined with

On April 17, 2015, HSI helped rescue 64 dogs—including poodles, Maltese, Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas, Yorkshire terriers and Pekingese—from a puppy mill in Costa Rica. Neglected and used Many had been kept in overcrowded, filthy aerial enclosures and had never seen sunlight or received veterinary

by Marcie Berry Update: In November 2010, a Supreme Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the South Africa Predator Breeders’ Association regarding the hunting of captive-bred lions. This is sad news for lions in South Africa and it is unfortunate that this horrific industry will be allowed to continue

Twenty-three dogs rescued by Humane Society International from a dog meat farm in Seoul arrived in Washington, DC, in early January, 2015. (Thanks to United Petsafe airline for helping us get them here!) HSI worked with the farmer to remove the dogs from miserable conditions and close the doors of

Give now to support our vital disaster response efforts. November 12, 2013 Relief workers have arrived in Tacloban City with humanitarian aid and while there are long lines for supplies, a measure of order has returned to the strike zone. With this, our team of three veterinarians and two technical

HSI/India has successfully persuaded the majority of Indian states—including the top egg-producing states—to declare that confining hens to battery cages violates the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960. India is the third largest producer of eggs in the world. Currently, at least 70

Demand for rhinoceros horn in Vietnam has decreased by 38 percent since the launch a year ago of a public education and awareness campaign jointly implemented by HSI and the Vietnam Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Management Authority

東京 — 動物福祉の世界的リーダーであるヒューメイン・ソサイエティー・インターナショナル(Humane Society International, HSI)と世界的に有名なインビトロ・サイエンス研究所(Institute of In Vitro Sciences, IIVS)の動物を用いない試験法の専門家が、日本において「化粧品の動物実験の廃止へ向けた科学・規制」に関する国会議員を対象とした勉強会で講演した。今回の日本の勉強会は、HSIのBe Cruelty-Free思いやりのある美しさキャンペーンのアジアにおける科学ツアーの一環であり、日本はツアーの二か所目となる。ツアーは香港

ヒューメイン・ソサイエティー・インターナショナル(HSI)は、ブラジル及びアメリカ大陸初の、化粧品とその原料に対する動物実験の実施と新たに動物実験された化粧品の販売双方を禁止する法案を可決したリオデジャネイロ州議会の決断を歓迎した。法案には、違反者に対する厳しい罰金や営業許可証の停止が盛り込まれている。 Paulo Ramos 議員により執筆された法案2714-A/2014は、今年6月に議会で可決されていたが、Luiz Fernando Pezão 州知事が拒否権を行使していた。州知事の拒否権は、本日議会により満場一致で覆された。法案は、HSI、Fórum Nacional de

MEDIA DOWNLOADS Aramark, one of the world’s leading food service providers, has announced it will transition to a 100 percent cage-free egg supply chain globally. Aramark, which has operations in 19 countries and purchases more than 300 million eggs annually, will conclude its transition to cage

WASHINGTON—In response to recent scientific consensus on giraffes’ vulnerability to extinction, five wildlife protection groups today petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect Earth’s tallest land animal under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The legal petition, filed by the Center

Taiwan’s legislature has banned the dog and cat meat trade, earning applause from Humane Society International. Taiwan becomes the second territory in the Greater China Region to ban dog meat consumption. Hong Kong banned dog meat consumption in 1950, the first in Asia to ban the eating habit. Adam

Bunge, one of Brazil’s largest food and agribusiness companies, and manufacturer of popular mayonnaise brands Soya, Salada and Primor, announced that it will source only cage-free eggs in its supply chain by 2025. Bunge’s policy follows discussions with Humane Society International, and other