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Farmed animal welfare
Arizona becomes the latest state to ban the sale and production of eggs from caged chickens

In an important and encouraging advance for the protection of farm animals, Arizona has moved to ban cruel cages for egg...

New UK law takes landmark step, recognizing that animals have feelings

While many of our Humane Society International colleagues are responding to the crisis in Ukraine, they continue to advance...

Wildlife protection
Decades-long persistence pays off as proposed federal regulations will protect captive birds

When Humane Society of the United States investigators go out to take a close look at facilities that keep captive birds...

Animal rescue and response
One month into war, our animal relief effort expands

Each and every day in war-torn Ukraine, we see a poignant truth that we have seen at other times in other places. In their...

Animal testing
It’s time to move past the cruel, inhumane practice of testing cosmetics on animals

Back in the 1940s, when government scientists were asked to check cosmetics for safety, they turned to rabbits. Dr. J.H...

Farmed animal welfare
Supreme Court takes up pork industry’s attempt to overturn California’s Proposition 12  

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the pork industry’s lawsuit that attempts to overturn California’s Proposition 12...

Wildlife protection Banning trophy hunting
Our undercover investigation reveals why hippos desperately need federal protections under the Endangered Species Act

With their barrel shape, huge teeth and jaws that can open to almost 180 degrees, hippos are characteristically unique and...

Wildlife protection Banning trophy hunting
Black bears get a spring reprieve in some states

Spring is a crucial time for black bears: After emerging from their dens following months in winter hibernation, many spend...

Animal rescue and response
We’re back! Animal Care Expo celebrates its 30th anniversary in person

After more than two years of the pandemic testing our patience and resolve, forcing us to find new ways of working and...