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Multinational food companies meet with Vietnamese egg and pork producers to discuss animal welfare
In a pioneering effort by Vietnam’s food industry, representatives from some of the leading food service and hospitality companies around the world met today with Vietnamese egg and pork producers interested in supplying higher welfare cage-free eggs and crate-free pork. Humane Society International
Beagleversary Bash: Dog reunion celebrates first anniversary since the historic rescue of nearly 4,000 beagles
(BETHESDA, MD)—As thousands of families celebrate the first anniversary of adopting their beagles following their historic rescue, some beagles and their adopters joined the Humane Society of the United States at Bark Social for a “Beagleversary Bash” reunion. The event marks one year since the HSUS
Federal judge rules NIH broke the law by denying sanctuary retirement to former research chimps
BALTIMORE, Maryland—On Tuesday, a Maryland federal judge ruled that the National Institutes of Health cannot lawfully refuse to retire federally owned chimpanzees formerly used for research to Chimp Haven, the federal chimpanzee sanctuary. The decision was issued in a lawsuit brought by the Humane
Southeast Asia's first workshop on cage-free egg production attracts dozens of farmers from the region
SURABAYA, Indonesia–Humane Society International, in conjunction with the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association, recently hosted Southeast Asia’s first technical workshop on cage-free egg production in Surabaya, Indonesia, bringing together food industry leaders, technical specialists, egg
Skit, poster-making and storytelling workshop builds children’s awareness on the need to protect animals during heat wave
KASARGOD, Kerala—A two-day workshop on heat wave preparedness for animals conducted at Padanna Kadappuram HSS School helped students learn about the impact of extreme heat on animals and proactive ways to help. The workshop, conducted by Humane World for Animals India (formerly Humane Society
Polar Bears Under Threat: We Must Act Now to Protect Them
by Mark Jones We all know that polar bears are under threat, that their habitat is melting, that they are suffering from the effects of climate change. But did you know that it is still legal to commercially trade these magnificent, but vulnerable, animals? Six hundred polar bears are shot every
Bill to End Trade of Shark Fins clears Senate by overwhelming majority
OTTAWA – Canada has reached the halfway mark in prohibiting the trade of shark fins with a final, sweeping endorsement of Bill S-238, the Ban on Shark Fin Trade Act, by the Senate. The proposed legislation was amended in the Senate so that it prohibits not only the import of shark fins into Canada
Gestation Crates in Canada
Each year in Canada, more than 1 million sows are subjected to some of the cruelest farming practices yet devised by the agriculture industry. These unfortunate animals are intensively confined throughout their pregnancies in metal stalls so small that the sows are unable to turn around. These
Mysore becomes the first district in Karnataka to train 100% of its Community Health Officers as first responders on snakebite avoidance and management
MYSORE, Karnataka, India—The District Surveillance Unit, District Health and Family Welfare office, Mysure district, along with Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International India) and The Liana Trust, have successfully trained 100% of the district’s Community Health
Mexico becomes first country in North America to outlaw animal testing for cosmetics
MEXICO CITY—Mexico’s Senate today gave its final and unanimous support to a federal bill to ban animal testing for cosmetics, making it the first country in North America and the 41 st country globally to do so. The new law also bans the manufacture, import and marketing of cosmetics tested on
Humane Society International’s Save Ralph campaign film wins two prestigious Webby Awards
WASHINGTON, DC—Save Ralph, the star-studded anti-animal testing film by Humane Society International that became a viral sensation last year, has been named best Public Service & Activism (Branded) video in the 26th Annual Webby Awards in both juried and people’s voice categories. The stop-motion
Humane Society International’s Save Ralph animated film awarded Grand Prix for Good at Cannes Lions Festival
CANNES, France— Save Ralph, the star-studded stop-motion animated short film by Humane Society International, has been awarded the Grand Prix for Good, prestigious recognition as the top non-profit film entered into this year’s Cannes Lions Festival. Save Ralph, which HSI created to build support to
Pet transport during crises
BRUSSELS — Animal protection organisation Humane Society International has collaborated with the International Air Transport Association to publish a list of considerations for governments and the air transport supply chain to facilitate the safe passage of pet cats and dogs in times of crisis who
Brazilians want comprehensive legislation against cosmetic tests on animals, according to new poll
BRASILIA—An opinion poll released today by Humane Society International and conducted by Datafolha revealed that the vast majority of the Brazilian public want robust federal legislation against cosmetic testing on animals. According to 73% of respondents, if the Congress were to legislate on this
153+8 Lives Saved
In Xi’an, China last week, members of an animal protection volunteer group called “Angels” spotted the latest in a series of trucks caught driving down the highway loaded with dogs headed for slaughter. When confronted, the truck driver and trader admitted that many of the dogs were stolen and that
As China, Cambodia and India tackle dog meat trade, pressure builds on South Korea at start of Boknal dog meat soup eating season
SEOUL—As South Korea’s Boknal season begins, marking the hottest days of summer during which dog meat ‘bosintang’ soup is commonly eaten, animal group Humane Society International is urging South Korea to join other countries across Asia in cracking down on the dog meat trade. Although banned in
Advocates Urge Liberals to Keep Promise on Live Horse Export Ban
EDMONTON—Advocates will gather outside the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton today to rally for horses and urge the governing Liberal Party to keep its 2021 promise to ban the live export of horses for slaughter. The rally, organized by Animal Justice, Humane World for Animals Canada, and the
Drug scandal haunts the welfare of racehorses as Belmont Stakes approaches
Update 6/2/2021: The split sample test has confirmed that Kentucky Derby champion Medina Spirit had betamethasone in his system, according to the New York Times. So far, the 2021 Triple Crown season has produced astonishing proof of how badly horse racing needs further regulation to ensure that
Has trophy hunting changed since the death of Cecil the lion?
It has been six years since the death of Cecil, a male lion who was a popular individual for wildlife viewing tourists visiting Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. The heartbreaking details of the hunt that killed Cecil made international headlines: Cecil was lured out of the protected area with
Saving Cecil’s descendants from trophy hunting
In August, reports began to surface that a lion in Zimbabwe, who was beloved by local communities, was likely lured out of Hwange National Park and allegedly killed by an American trophy hunter. His name was Mopane. For anyone who followed the story of Cecil the lion in 2015, these details created a