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Illegal government advisory panel touts 'benefits' of trophy hunting
By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson It may be hard to believe that a group of celebrity and professional trophy hunters, a director of the National Rifle Association, and the president of the world’s largest trophy hunting group are advising our government on wildlife conservation. But that is exactly
On our 65th anniversary, a salute to our founders
Sixty-five years ago, four animal advocates, determined to fill “a great vacuum, at the national level, in American humane work,” came together in a Denver living room to found a new organization with a bold vision, a broad reach and a principled commitment to making the world better for animals—all
And the award goes to... the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, for a plant-based menu at the Golden Globes
At the Golden Globes this Sunday, Hollywood’s A-list celebrities will sit down to an all-plant-based dinner. And while no one knows yet who will take home the evening’s top awards, the menu—chilled golden beet soup, king oyster mushrooms scallops and wild mushroom risotto, and roasted baby purple
Breaking news: Fauci calls for closing down wildlife markets around the globe
The nation’s most authoritative voice on infectious diseases today sounded a stern warning about the dangers of the wildlife trade and its relationship to pandemic diseases like COVID-19. In an interview with Fox News, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci called for the global community to pressure China and other
Pets for Life brings lifesaving services to underserved areas amidst pandemic
Many communities hit hardest by the coronavirus crisis are those that were already underserved. These are the communities that have high rates of poverty and limited access to veterinary and other pet care services but where we see so much love and heartwarming bonds between people and their animals
Breaking news: USDA finalizes reforms for animals in puppy mills, roadside zoos and research labs, but will it enforce them?
In a long-awaited move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced important reforms to tighten licensing requirements to prevent those who mistreat animals in their care from carrying on business as usual. All dealers and exhibitors, including puppy breeders and roadside zoos will now need
Coming together across political lines for animals
We are united by our singular vision to end animal cruelty and create a humane world. So, when it comes to our federal policy work in the United States, it is essential to invite everyone to join this hopeful cause, regardless of their other political beliefs. We believe that a love of animals can
STATEMENT: Humane Society International/Canada calls on the Quebec government to stop animal abuse
MONTREAL—Humane Society International/Canada is calling on the Quebec government to properly enforce the law and protect animals from abuse. According to a report published by La Presse last week, authorities responsible for enforcing animal protection laws are failing to take action and turning a
Government notifies historic animal protection rules
NEW DELHI—In a historic move for animals across the country, the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified four rules under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 to regulate dog breeding and marketing, livestock market, case property animals and fish tank and
Humane Society International applauds Taco Holding, operator of Krispy Kreme, Carl’s Jr. Mexico for cage-free egg policy
Humane Society International welcomes the announcement from major Mexican food company Taco Holding that it will transition to a cage-free egg supply chain by 2025. The new policy will improve the welfare standards for tens of thousands of egg laying hens throughout the company’s production line by
Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act threatens animals, consumers, environment and state rights
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund released the following statements in response to the introduction of the “Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression” (EATS) Act. The EATS Act was modeled after the notorious “King amendment” which former Rep. Steve King (R-IA)
Grizzly bears finally find peace in British Columbia
MONTREAL—Effective immediately, the Government of British Columbia has ended hunting of grizzly bears throughout the province. The move follows a longstanding campaign by animal welfare, conservation and First Nations groups seeking full protection for grizzlies. Humane Society International/Canada
Reward of 50,000 INR offered for nabbing monitor lizard abusers in Tamil Nadu
Humane Society International/India is offering a reward of 50,000 INR for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the persons shown committing a violent act against a monitor lizard. A video shared with HSI/India, showed two persons forcing a monitor lizard off a palm
Guatemala launches Animal Welfare Unit to help implement animal welfare law
Humane Society International has praised the launch of the Animal Welfare Unit in Guatemala responsible for implementing the nation’s landmark Animal Welfare and Protection Law and associated regulations, which went into effect in September 2017. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food will
Mexican Senate approves federal dogfighting penalties
Update June 22, 2017: The reform to the federal criminal code to penalize dogfighting has been published in the federal registry. This finalizes the legislative process of outlawing the cruel practice at the federal level. Mexican lawmakers have approved penalties for dogfighting and the activities
Only 34% of the nearly 400,000 dogs and cats in Aguascalientes have been sterilized, reveals the first survey of its kind in Mexico
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico―The first survey of dogs and cats in Mexico, implemented in the city of Aguascalientes and developed by the animal welfare organization Humane Society International/Mexico, reveals the need for more accessible and affordable sterilization services. Only 32% of the city's
Eve the hairless “bare bear” who was found dumpster diving in Northern California in 2017 arrives at her new permanent home at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Texas
MURCHSON, Texas—After nearly two years of rehabilitation at the Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, California, recovering from mange and other severe medical issues, Eve the hairless “bare bear” is now settling into her spacious new home at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in
DEFRA Appeals Ruling to Release Uncensored Humaneness Information
by Mark Jones Eleven months on, and our attempt to access information on how “humaneness” is to be assessed during the badger culls has been thwarted again after the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) launched a last-minute appeal against an order to release the details
South Korea to end unnecessary animal test
SEOUL—South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has introduced an amendment to its Biologicals standard and test method guidelines, and will no longer require the Abnormal Toxicity test. The outdated method was carried out for batch quality control of pharmaceutical and biological products
The Humane Society of the United States urges the horse racing industry to embrace protective measures for horse safety
WASHINGTON— As racing commences at Churchill Downs ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund call for change to address the devastating loss of horse life at each of the Triple Crown races last year, and racing in general. The dark