a person holding the head of a small monkey, gently tilting it back to show its open mouth and teeth

Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals Media

Humane World Blog

Why is outdated animal research still being used when better science exists?

Let’s create a world where scientific progress is based on innovation, not animal suffering.

Read the Full Story
Humane World for Animals in Australia responds to Victoria wildfires
Animal rescue and response
How we are helping save animals from bushfires and heatwaves in Australia
Temperatures have soared so high that flying foxes are literally dropping from the trees.
a chicken and a couple chicks
Farm animal welfare
Changing food systems can help end animal cruelty. Here’s how.

Our teams all over the world are driving a global shift toward a plant-forward food system.

horses running in an open field
Wildlife protection Animal testing and research Helping captive wildlife
Here are the wins for animals in just-passed US funding package

Some good news for wild horses, wolves, grizzly bears, and animals in laboratories.

a dog in a cage
Animal testing and research
Breaking: US Environmental Protection Agency recommits to ending tests on mammals by 2035

Animal testing is on its way out.

a pig in a pen
Farm animal welfare
Italy makes progress for farmed animals with new cage-free fund

A vast majority of Italians want farmed animals treated better—so the country is taking steps to make it happen.

Puppies inside small enclosures
Puppy mills
Sick pets sold in Florida pet shops cost over $25 million per year, new study shows
There’s no justification for puppy mills. They cost our hearts and wallets far too much.
A pig behind bars
Farm animal welfare
As Big Ag keeps on squealing, Proposition 12 and other animal welfare laws take root
People want animals to be treated better. It’s as simple as that.
Chef Jen and Chef Tracy serving Thai Tea Tiramisu
Farm animal welfare
Dietary guidelines corrupted by agribusiness priorities aren’t good for people or animals
The history of Big Ag’s political meddling with the dietary guidelines of the United States goes back nearly 50 years, to...
two people holding dogs
Ending the dog and cat meat trade worldwide
Change is possible: Two years ago, South Korea banned the dog meat industry

We have saved nearly 2,800 dogs from dog meat farms in South Korea.

Your gift can do so much for animals in need

Start saving lives by making a one-time gift today. You can also help animals all year long with a monthly contribution.

Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals