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Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families
WASHINGTON—Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families and face barriers to pet care including transportation, finances and trust. Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, addresses this national crisis head on

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Spring cleaning with wildlife in mind
WASHINGTON—As spring approaches and homeowners begin their seasonal cleaning, wildlife is preparing for the arrival of their young. This is a busy time of year for wild animals like raccoons and squirrels, as they mate and seek places to den and nest

Fro Rojas
New campaign reveals the animal cruelty of the fur trade, urging the EU Commission to ban fur farming
BRUSSELS―Animal protection charity Humane World for Animals Europe is urging the EU Commission to ban fur farming and sales with a new thought-provoking campaign exposing the animal cruelty hidden behind the glossy PR of the fur trade. Reality Projected, created with award-winning

Jos Bakker
Bears’ lives caught in government ping pong match
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration has once again advanced a proposal to strip away wildlife protections and permit some of the most horrific trophy-hunting practices imaginable on Alaska’s national preserves. In a proposed rule published today, the U.S. National Park Service seeks to rescind

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139 Senator Anna Bilotti visits dogs rescued from clandestine dog fights – they are given toys to help them improve their behavior.
Michi, Shrek e altri cani salvati dal circuito criminoso dei combattimenti hanno ricevuto la scorsa settimana le loro prime coccole istituzionali da parte della Senatrice Anna Bilotti (Movimento 5 Stelle) che ha voluto toccare con mano il progetto “ Io non combatto”

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House Farm Bill advances with attacks on animal welfare protections including state laws on farmed animals
WASHINGTON—In a lengthy debate that felt all too familiar, some House Agriculture Committee members, led by Chairman GT Thompson, took time at this week’s Farm Bill markup to reopen questioning on the topic of state humane farming laws such as California’s Proposition

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Enquête investigation exposes severe mistreatment of animals in Quebec roadside zoos
A landmark investigative documentary by the television program Enquête reveals significant and systemic animal welfare violations in roadside zoos across Quebec. The documentary, which aired February 26 on Radio-Canada, features exclusive footage of zoo rescue operations, two of which were facilitated by

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Rescue underway: Over 100 cats found suffering in alleged cruelty situation
Trudging through inches of snow to reach the site, Humane World for Animals responders found cats huddled together outdoors in frigid conditions, while others were found in hazardous, unsanitary sheds and outbuildings.

Fabio Di Marcantonio
Italian MEPs appeal to the European commissioner for animal welfare: end fur farming
ROME—“It is time to put an end to fur farming and to the trade in fur products in Europe,” urged animal protection organization Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) at today’s event “The economic unsustainability of the European fur
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