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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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Farmed animal welfare
Backyard chickens give us a glimpse into the complex social and intellectual lives of chickens

Billions of chickens suffer on factory farms each year. They deserve so much more.

Man holding a beagle in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Animal fighting
How the Animal Welfare Act has evolved over the decades and what still needs to be done

What is the Animal Welfare Act and how does it work? We dive into the history and future of this landmark legislation.

A sick looking cat being seen by a vet.
Dog and cat welfare
Why is my cat vomiting? Is my cat’s vomit normal? We answer all your burning cat vomit questions.

Cat vomit can tell you a lot about your pet’s health. Here, we answer all your burning cat vomit questions.

Mother dog and her puppies at a puppy mill
Puppy mills Dog and cat welfare
A behind-the-scenes look at a puppy mill rescue in Oklahoma

A writer helps our Animal Rescue Team save 250 dogs from cruel conditions at a puppy mill.

Kelly reaches down to safely pick up a koala.
Staff profile: Kelly Donithan, global director of animal disaster response

Learn more about career paths at the Humane Society family of organizations.

Hummingbird feeds her babies
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.

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

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