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For Winter 2026, we dive into the Endangered Species Act—how it protects hundreds of species and why it needs our protection today; learn how to comfort grieving animals; discuss pet obesity and weight loss tips; examine how our crafting choices can help end cruelty in the wool industry; and more. Plus, find homemade plant-based holiday gift ideas!

Photo of a wolf standing in the snow in Yellowstone in Winter in Yellowstone National Park.

Doug Steakley/Getty Images

Reintroduced in 1995, wolves in Yellowstone National Park now number 80 to 120. Those who venture outside the park can be hunted.

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.

Split image illustration: On the left, a dog with a red bandana walks on a treadmill indoors labeled "Before." On the right, the same dog runs outside on grass in a fenced yard labeled "After".

Rachel Stern/Humane World for Animals

How to help your overweight pet get healthy and lose weight

With lots of patience and veterinary support, we can help our pets lose weight and support them in living healthier, happier lives.

Illustration of a woman kneeling beside a dog in a peaceful cemetery. She sits in front of a gravestone marked “Gloria, Beloved mom and friend to all animals, 1950–2025,” gently resting her hand on the dog’s head. The dog lies among white daisies, looking sad. Trees and additional gravestones sit in the background under a bright blue sky.

Rachel Stern/Humane World for Animals

Recognizing pet grief: Signs and strategies for healing

Pets grieve too. Here's how to recognize the signs of animal grief and offer comfort and support your pet during loss.

Dogs in tiny wire cages outdoors

Jean Chung/For Humane World for Animals

Dogs at a South Korean dog meat farm lived in tiny wire cages before our rescue team saved them.

Humane World for Animals rescues 67 dogs from a closed dog meat farm in South Korea

In another blow to a shuttering industry, Humane World for Animals leads a rescue on a South Korean dog meat farm.

Photo from above of vegan stuffed dates displayed in a wooden box.

Courtesy of Steve Klise/America’s Test Kitchen

Rich, chewy and adaptable, these vegan stuffed dates prove that a few simple ingredients can deliver big flavor.

Homemade plant-based holiday treats from Elle Simone Scott

Chef Elle Simone Scott on edible plant-based presents and what makes a gift feel truly special.

Photo of baby Merino Sheep enjoying the sunshine in a paddock

tracielouise/Getty Images

Bred to have excess skin folds, merino sheep experience increased risk of heat stress and mobility issues from the extra weight.

Crafting humanely: What you need to know about live lamb cutting

By making more humane choices when crafting and shopping, we can help end live lamb cutting, or mulesing, one of the cruelties of merino wool.

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Wildlife protection
How wild animals help each other

Through careful observation and humane gardening, it doesn’t take long to see that many animals shape homelands for creatures large and small, often in hidden ways.

Gnocchi, a maine coon cat, is contentedly stretched out on a couch
Rx for mischief

Rescue cat Gnocchi helps medical student feel at home

HSUS staff attend to a dog rescued from an alleged dogfighting operation
Ending the cycle of suffering

Here's how we saved more than 100 dogs from a suspected fighting operation.

Senior man and woman sitting by a lake with their pets, in the lake reflection the people are missing.
Dog and cat welfare
Pets and estate planning

Animal welfare advocates advise everyone to have a plan for how their pet will be cared for in case of death, sickness or disability. It’s important to include pets in your will and to have a rehoming plan in place.

Children and dog running a lemonade stand and bake sale.
How to host a bake sale fundraiser

Kids can help animals and make lasting memories through a summer bake sale or lemonade stand.

The HSI Animal Rescue Team rescues a dog at a dog meat farm in Asan, South Korea
Ending the dog and cat meat trade
Reflections on the South Korea dog meat ban

As part of a three-year phaseout, dog farmers will be able to apply to receive government support to transition to alternative livelihoods.

All Animals fall 2025 cover and feature spread on the Endangered Species Act

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