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Farmed animal welfare
How we’re taking a stand for the most widely mistreated animals on the planet

Our approach to ending cruelty for farmed animals comes from two distinct angles.

Banning trophy hunting Wildlife protection
10 years ago, a trophy hunter killed Cecil. Here’s how we’re continuing to honor the lion’s legacy.

A decade ago, an American trophy hunter shot an African lion just outside Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park with an arrow. Like...

Farmed animal welfare
It’s clear: People do not want mother pigs caged in farrowing crates for weeks at a time

A new poll on farrowing crates, which confine and restrict mother pigs behind bars for up to five weeks around the time of...

Going fur-free
In win for animals, Switzerland becomes first country to pass ban on fur imports

In a move that could end the animal fur trade in Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Council announced in May that it will ban all...

Animal rescue and response Helping captive wildlife
Our animal sanctuary gives residents pools and popsicles to keep cool during heat wave

As a dangerous heat wave sweeps the U.S., our professional sanctuary staff is providing Eve and our nearly 600 other rescued...

Animal testing and research
Horseshoe crabs belong in the ocean, not in labs

Nearly 1 million horseshoe crabs are taken from the wild every year and used for their blue blood, which contains a special...

Animal fighting Animal rescue and response
Our responders join with South Carolina officials to rescue 23 dogs and puppies from suspected dogfighting operation 

On June 12, members of our animal rescue team joined South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents at two...

Puppy mills
I review complaints about puppy mills for Humane World for Animals. Here’s what I’ve learned.

The real stories from real people are a powerhouse for showing the dark truth of this industry.

There’s a new chance to protect pangolins—and you can help

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just announced its proposed listing of seven additional species of pangolins under the U.S...