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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.

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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
Home at last

Creatures who have suffered the greatest cruelties enjoy the greatest kindness at Black Beauty Ranch. The sanctuary provides a refuge to all animals in need.

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Wildlife protection
After the fires: HSI/HSUS rescuers share emotional accounts from Australia’s Kangaroo Island

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Wildlife protection
Backyard book list

From natural histories of misunderstood species to stories of interconnectedness, the following selections will help you (and, in some cases, your children and grandchildren) think differently about wildlife in your own neighborhood and beyond.

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Access to care for pets
How we're helping people and pets across the country during the COVID-19 crisis

During the coronavirus crisis, Pets for Life's work has shifted. The goal, though, is the same: to keep pets in their homes, with the families who love them.

Live animals in cages at a wet market in China
Wildlife protection
Preventing a new pandemic

Humane Society International issued a call in April for the worldwide closure of all wildlife markets and an end to the commercial trade in wild-caught and captive-bred wildlife, including the exotic pet trade in the U.S.

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Dog and cat welfare
How to keep your pets safe around cleaning products

During the coronavirus pandemic, it's important to remember some ingredients can be dangerous for cats and dogs.

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