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HSI and OIJ join in training sessions on animal cruelty issues
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica—Today concludes a week of training for more than 60 officials of the Judicial Investigation Agency (Organismo de Investigación Judicial, or OIJ), the federal department responsible for enforcing the anti-cruelty law in Costa Rica. Humane Society International/Latin America and
The Humane Society of the United States deploys to Florida and Tennessee to help animals in the wake of devastating Hurricane Helene
Editor's note: This press release was updated on Sept. 30 to reflect updated details about veterinary services and additional locations the Humane Society Family of Organizations is deployed for disaster response. The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Florida and Tennessee
Developing story: More than 100 animals rescued in multi-species alleged cruelty case in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA—The Humane Society of the United States is assisting law enforcement in Oklahoma with the rescue of over 100 animals, including dogs, goats, fish, a pig, and companion birds such as cockatoos and parrots, from an alleged cruelty situation. Responders and veterinarians from Operation
Hundreds of animals rescued in multi-species alleged cruelty case in Grady County, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY—On Wednesday, the Humane Society of the United States assisted the Grady County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of hundreds of animals from a multi-species alleged cruelty case. Authorities served a search and seizure warrant on a residential property in Grady County, where they found
Footstools made from elephant feet and slippers made from bear paws: award-winning wildlife photojournalist Britta Jaschinski highlights the macabre reality of trophy hunting
LONDON—An emotive exhibition by award-winning wildlife photographer Britta Jaschinski, in support of a campaign to end UK imports of hunting trophies, has opened in London to public acclaim. The exhibition, titled “Still Life”, showcases 35 powerful photographs of hunting trophies, and invites
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund encouraged by EPA’s renewed commitment to ending animal testing
WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that they will reinstate a plan to phase out animal testing on mammals and prioritize non-animal alternatives for chemical and pesticide safety assessments. The move revives a 2019 policy initiated during the first Trump administration
As Maryland’s 2025 legislative session concludes, advocates celebrate landmark animal welfare reforms
ANNAPOLIS—As the 2025 legislative session ends, the Maryland legislature has proven that even during one of the most challenging political environments in recent years, support for animal welfare remains a top priority among lawmakers. The session included a historic first in humane law as a
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund applaud FDA’s historic move to phase out animal testing for biologics and drugs
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund) welcomed the announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to phase out animal testing for certain monoclonal antibody therapies and
Ważny raport dotyczący wycofania zwierząt z testów chemikaliów w UE
Bruksela—Nowy raport Okrągłego Stołu ws. wycofania się z testów na zwierzętach w procesie oceny bezpieczeństwa chemicznego stanowi istotny wkład w opracowanie i wdrożenie alternatywnych metod badań. Raport „EU Roadmap for Phasing Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments: Recommendations
Roundtable report shapes EC Roadmap for phasing out animal testing in chemical safety
BRUSSELS—A new roundtable report on phasing out animal testing in chemical safety assessments makes a significant contribution to the continuing drive to promote the development and implementation of non-animal methods. The “EU Roadmap for Phasing Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments
Neuer Roundtable-Bericht liefert wichtige Impulse für die EU-Roadmap zum Ausstieg aus Tierversuchen in der Chemikaliensicherheit
Berlin/Brüssel—Ein neuer Roundtable-Bericht skizziert wichtige Schritte, um die Entwicklung und Umsetzung tierversuchsfreier Methoden in der Sicherheitsbewertung von Chemikalien weiter voranzutreiben. Der Report „EU Roadmap for Phasing Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments
Nuovo report interdisciplinare orienta la roadmap della Commissione Europea per la graduale eliminazione della sperimentazione animale nella valutazione della sicurezza chimica
BRUXELLES, Belgio——Un nuovo report interdisciplinare sulla graduale eliminazione dei test sugli animali dai processi di valutazione della sicurezza chimica contribuisce in modo significativo ai continui sforzi per promuovere lo sviluppo e l’implementazione di metodi alternativi alla sperimentazione
Raportul mesei rotunde conturează strategia Comisiei Europene privind eliminarea treptată a testării pe animale în cadrul evaluărilor securității chimice
București—Un raport recent despre eliminarea testelor pe animale în evaluarea securității chimice are o contribuție semnificativă la eforturile continue de a promova și implementa metode de testare care nu implică animalele. Intitulat “Strategia UE pentru eliminarea testării pe animale în evaluarea
'Horrible Hundred' puppy mill report reveals mysterious puppy deaths, severely wounded dogs in breeding facilities
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its annual Horrible Hundred puppy mill report, which details violations or concerns at a sampling of 100 problem puppy mills across the country to educate the public about conditions in
Officials are targeting Florida bears, proposing to reopen controversial trophy hunting season despite opposition
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—State residents are responding with outrage over the recent proposal from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reopen a trophy hunting season on the state’s iconic and beloved black bears. The plan would allow trophy hunters to kill as many as 187 bears using
Rabbit blood hair oil worth Rs. 2.82 lakhs seized following complaint by animal protection organization
CHENNAI—Acting on a formal complaint submitted by the Humane World for Animals India, formerly called Humane Society International India, the Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department has seized products worth approximately Rs. 2.82 lakhs [nearly $4000 USD] from Garuda Herbals. The seized products include
Puppy fattening farmers in Viet Nam’s dog meat hotspot of Thai Nguyen join Models for Change program to exit cruel trade linked to rabies
THAI NGUYEN , Viet Nam—More than 50 puppies have been rescued from two dog meat fattening farms in Thai Nguyen as part of a joint effort between the local government and animal charity Humane Society International to crack down on the dog meat trade in one of Viet Nam’s dog meat hotspots. The owners
Tổ chức Humane Society International tại Việt Nam đổi tên thành "Humane World for Animals” nhằm hoàn thành tốt nhất sứ mệnh
Hà Nội (Ngày 18 tháng 2 năm 2025) - Tổ chức Humane Society International tại Việt Nam chính thức công bố đổi tên và nhận diện thương hiệu mới thành Humane World for Animals (Thế giới Nhân đạo cho Động vật) nhằm thể hiện rõ ràng sứ mệnh của mình là tạo ra sự thay đổi lâu dài cho động vật ở Việt Nam
New report reveals which U.S. food service companies are delivering on plant-based promises
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its 2025 Food Service Industry Protein Sustainability Scorecard, an annual report evaluating leading U.S. food service providers on their efforts to improve animal welfare and reduce their
Walkathon for lab animals calls for transition to non-animal science
DELHI (April 24, 2025) – On the occasion of World Day for Laboratory Animals, Humane World for Animals India (formerly Humane Society International India), in collaboration with the Society of Young Scientists (SYS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, organized a walkathon in Delhi to urge