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Animal rescue and response Ending the dog and cat meat trade
HSI rescues 50 dogs from South Korea meat trade before summer slaughter begins

For 50 dogs raised on a dog meat farm in South Korea, this will be a summer of hope instead of terror. This week, Humane...

Protecting equines
Racehorses have a right to a good retirement and protections against slaughter and drugging

The horse racing season concludes this weekend with the Belmont Stakes, the third and final race in the Triple Crown series...

Ohio senate advances groundbreaking reform for puppy mill dogs

We have exciting news to report from Ohio today. In response to our Stop Puppy Mills Ohio ballot initiative campaign, the...

Protecting equines
Duchess Sanctuary, a safe haven for abused equines, celebrates its 10th anniversary

For years, the government, through the Bureau of Land Management, has attempted to control wild horse and burro numbers by...

In India, an elephant wins freedom from tourist rides and the illegal wildlife trade

It is a heartrending story, but with a happy ending for one elephant. Suman is born into captivity to Champa, one of dozens...

Access to care for pets Wildlife protection Dog and cat welfare
Creating a humane world through building trusting relationships

Our mission to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering to create permanent change is a big job, and we can’t...

Access to care for pets Animal rescue and response Ending the dog and cat meat trade Helping captive wildlife
Creating change by rescuing and caring for animals who need us most

I still remember the moment, years ago, when I entered a house in Muncie, Indiana—where local police had enlisted our help to...

Farmed animal welfare Going fur-free Puppy mills
Ending animal cruelty: Going corporate for a change

I can remember when fall high-fashion in Boston meant women stepping out proudly in full length fur coats.

Protecting equines Animal rescue and response
Ending animal cruelty and creating permanent change: Behind-the-scenes

When I began this work, I only saw that one facet of it—and it’s something I will absolutely never forget.