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For over 70 years, you’ve known us as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Now, we’re uniting under Humane World for Animals to better reflect who we are, our bold work, and our global mission.

At Humane World for Animals, we're fighting to end cruelty to animals and create a better world. Help us end the fur trade, stand against the suffering of farmed animals, promote plant-based eating, and stop the use of animals in experiments.

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Questions regarding membership, how to report animal cruelty or other concerns can be answered on our FAQ pages. For any inquiries still unanswered, please use the form below:

View the work we do in Germany.

So kannst Du den Tierschutz in Deutschland unterstützen

End animal cruelty in Germany

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How Humane World for Animals helps local pet shelters and rescue groups

See how far we've come and how you can help support the Be Cruelty-Free campaign, our global effort to end cosmetic cruelty.

Dogfighting is where dogs who have been bred, conditioned and trained to fight are placed in a pit to fight each other for spectator entertainment and profit. Join Humane World for Animals as we work to end this cruelty.

Cockfighting is an age-old practice in which two or more specially bred birds, known as gamecocks, are placed in an enclosed pit to fight for the primary purposes of gambling and entertainment. A typical cockfight can last anywhere from several minutes to more than half an hour and usually results in the death of one or both birds.