Two half-grown Gray Wolves from the Grant Creek Pack walking in Denali National Park

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Debunking the myth of the big bad wolf

Wolves are one of the most vilified species in the world, and so our work to protect them has spanned decades and seen highs...

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At the Black Beauty Ranch, Anna Sewell's words guide a culture of love and caring for horses and other rescued animals

This Friday, with the release of Disney’s “Black Beauty,” a new generation of moviegoers will be introduced to Anna Sewell’s...

Holidays highlight the importance of pets in our lives

The presence of pets has been one of the silver linings during the pandemic for so many millions of Americans. A recent...

U.S. inaction on infected fur farms poses serious public health risk

In the midst of a booming coronavirus surge across the United States, a related crisis is brewing on the nation’s mink fur...

Farmed animal welfare
In historic decision, federal court upholds verdict that Smithfield’s factory farming practices made its neighbors miserable

A federal court has ruled that a jury was right in holding Smithfield responsible for creating a nuisance for a community in...

Banning trophy hunting
With wolves about to lose ESA protections, Wisconsin officials push to open trophy hunt

Update (12/4/2020): Following our letter, the Wisconsin DNR announced today that it will not open a wolf hunt in January 2021...

Banning trophy hunting
As black bears prepare to hibernate, trophy hunters go on a killing spree

As black bears work extra hard to pack on the pounds and prepare for the barren winter months ahead, trophy hunters are...

HSUS undercover investigation shows dogs in dismal conditions at puppy mills while USDA turns a blind eye

An HSUS undercover investigator has recorded video footage of animals living in dismal conditions at puppy mills in the...

Banning trophy hunting
Victory! Court upholds Obama-era protections for Alaska’s brown bears, disallows baiting

Update 4/20/2022: For the second time, a federal court has rejected trophy hunting interest groups' attempt to legalize the...

World's largest fur auction house will close as demand for animal pelts drops

The world’s largest fur auction house says it will close its doors for good within the next three years, in yet another...