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How Humane World for Animals is evolving our disaster response work to address extreme weather
As extreme weather becomes more common, Humane World for Animals is helping more communities develop emergency preparedness plans so they're ready before the next disaster.
Win! Illinois bans unnecessary toxicity tests on dogs and cats
Dogs and cats in Illinois laboratories will be saved from painful and outdated toxicity testing thanks to a first-of-its-kind law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday.
Why fostering an animal is especially meaningful right now
COVID-19 has made the past year and a half challenging, difficult and painful for so many individuals and institutions across the world. The animal sheltering and rescue community is no exception.
Victory for dogs and cats: 500 US localities have passed humane pet store laws
Our fight to end puppy mill cruelty has reached a milestone well worth celebrating: 500 localities across the U.S. have banned the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet shops.
How organizations can help community cats
Tips for local advocacy groups that want to help stray and feral cats in the community including return-to-field or TNR programs as well as legal assistance.
Vital Ground and the Trust protect key grizzly habitat in Montana’s Yaak Valley
MISSOULA, Montana —Tucked amid the rugged mountains and dense forest of Montana’s northwestern corner, the Yaak Valley hosts one of North America’s smallest, most vulnerable grizzly bear populations.
NIH abandons appeal of federal judge’s ruling that agency’s refusal to retire former research chimps to sanctuary was illegal
WASHINGTON—Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed the National Institutes of Health’s appeal of a federal court ruling that the agency broke the law by withholding sanctuary retirement from federally owned chimpanzees formerly used in research.
Hurricane Katrina’s 20-year anniversary: Disaster response and preparedness saves lives
WASHINGTON—Since deploying to help animals in response to Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has committed to expanding response to animal-related needs in disasters.
2023: An inspiring year for access to care, a defining animal welfare issue of our time
I’ve talked about access to care as a defining animal welfare issue of our time: Everyone caring for a companion animal deserves and should be able to obtain necessary resources for their animal’s health and wellbeing. And certainly, the absence of resources shouldn’t mean that people shouldn’t experience the profound joy and love the bond with a pet can bring.
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The Endangered Species Act under fire again: What’s at stake
Political attacks threaten the Endangered Species Act, which has saved hundreds of species from extinction.
Dr. Kwane Stewart of Project Street Vet talks about his inspiration, current work and future
In 2011, Dr. Kwane Stewart was working at an overwhelmed municipal animal shelter in California.
How individuals can help community cats
Wherever you live or work, chances are there are community cats living nearby. Learn how you can improve their lives and reduce the burden on wildlife and animal shelters.
Good news for dogs and other animals, as US agencies support stronger protections
We’ve been pushing for these reforms for years.
U.S. agrees to decide pangolin protections
WASHINGTON—Under a new legal agreement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The agreement, approved today by a federal judge, requires the agency to decide by June 2021.
