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U.S. will deny visas to wildlife traffickers

The United States is one of the world’s largest destinations for illegal wildlife products. Each year, traffickers smuggle in...

Protecting equines
For the new administration, swift reinstatement of 2016 horse soring rule is the right call

The reinstatement of the 2016 federal rule to address the abhorrent and widely scorned practice of horse soring in the...

Animal rescue and response Ending the dog and cat meat trade
Naps in the sun, treats and Beethoven: Survivors of Korean dog meat farm live it up at temporary shelter

One of the most miraculous things about animals is their extraordinary ability to heal and love. It is something we witness...

Animal testing Farmed animal welfare Protecting equines Banning trophy hunting
Senate appropriations package has both good and bad news for animals

The Senate Committee on Appropriations today released a package of 12 appropriations bills for fiscal year 2021, and it is a...

Farmed animal welfare Protecting equines Banning trophy hunting
A time of hope for animals

As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris head to the White House, they bring with them a proven track record of protecting animals. In...

Banning trophy hunting
HSUS, allies headed to court to fight wolf delisting

When the United States stripped federal protections for wolves last week, giving state managers in the lower 48 states the...

Denmark will slaughter 15 million mink on fur farms over pandemic concerns

Reports from Denmark this week are making it clearer than ever that mink fur farming is a public health minefield and an...

Presidents and their pets: Tales of nonpartisan, unconditional love

At the now defunct Newseum in Washington, D.C., one of the most popular exhibits used to be a photographic display on...

Man charged in leopard mauling incident is a notorious backyard breeder of primates

A backyard breeder of primates who has been on our radar for years was in the news this week for an incident that defies all...