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Woman petting small dog on leash.

Audra Houghton/Humane World For Animals

Humane World for Animals responders greet dogs in Kipnuk after flying into the village to continue animal evacuation efforts following Typhoon Halong.
Animal rescue and response United States
Animal protection organizations partner to help Alaskan communities recover from Typhoon Halong

In the wake of Typhoon Halong, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc. with ongoing recovery efforts in typhoon-stricken villages. Humane World for Animals sent ANRV, Inc. shipments of

Two piglets in a field.

Kathy Milani/Humane World for Animals

Jude Becker humanely raises pigs on his organic farm in Dyersville, Iowa.
Farm animal welfare United States
House Ag Committee Chair renews Big Pork’s attack on state animal welfare laws

WASHINGTON —Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following responses regarding the introduction of a new Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. As

Woman feeding black and white cat.

Felipe Marquez/Humane World for Animals

Chile wild fires disaster response February 2026. Humane World for Animals at the affected zone near Rios de Chile, providing veterinary care, food distribution and search and rescue of injured animals.
Animal rescue and response Latin America
Animals receive care after deadly fires in southern Chile

PENCO, Chile—A disaster response team of experts from Humane World for Animals responded to the severe wildfires that impacted south-central Chile, particularly the Biobío and Ñuble regions, where a state of catastrophe was declared due to widespread damage and displacement. Members of

cage-free laying hens

Hang Le

Farm animal welfare Asia
Valentine’s Day: A leading Thai hospital shows compassion for animals by committing to eggs from cage-free hens

BANGKOK, Thailand—One of the leading private hospitals in Thailand, Phyathai Phaholyothin Hospital, has chosen Valentine’s Day to announce its transition to sourcing eggs from cage-free hens for its food and nutrition services by 2028. This commitment was developed in collaboration with Humane

Small dog standing with hands holding.

Yajaira Espinoza & Israel González

Kick off of the mobile clinic in Aguascalientes, Mexico 2026.
Access to care for pets Mexico
Humane World for Animals renews its companion animal program initiative in Aguascalientes for 2026

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico—Humane World for Animals Mexico renewed its Companion Animal Program initiative in Aguascalientes with a lively community celebration in the city’s colonial downtown and the unveiling of a humane-education mural. Families, schoolchildren and a mobile veterinary brigade joined the initiative’s 2026

Dogs enjoying the first snow at the care and rehabilitation center.

Jasmine Gallienne

Dog and cat welfareEnding the dog and cat meat trade worldwide Canada
Away from the spotlight of the Winter Games, dogs rescued from cruelty play in the snow

MILAN/MONTREAL—As athletes from around the world compete on the slopes, ski trails and ice rinks of the Winter Games, some of the dogs at the Care and Rehabilitation Centre operated by Humane World for Animals Canada (formerly called Humane Society International) are

Survey Week in Barraza

Claudio Ramírez/For Humane World for Animals

Dog and cat welfareAccess to care for pets Latin America
Humane World for Animals Chile launches 2026 welfare program for the dogs and cats of “forgotten communities” in remote Coquimbo region

OVALLE, Chile—The cats and dogs of some of northern Chile’s most rural and underserved communities are receiving free veterinary examinations, spay and neuter services, vaccinations and health checkups thanks to a new welfare program launched by Humane World for Animals Chile. A

Monkey held by unidentified laboratory attendant.

Humane World for Animals

Animal testing and research United States
A decisive vote in Oregon marks a turning point in the campaign to end experiments on primates

WASHINGTON—Humanity and compassion for primates were on the agenda at a public meeting today concerning historic changes proposed for the Oregon National Primate Research Center, a federally-funded laboratory at the Oregon Health and Science University. Humane World for Animals and Humane World

Primate standing upright with its arms extended, restrained at the wrists.

Humane World for Animals

The primate is standing upright restrained at the wrists as part of a medical research facility.
STATEMENT: Momentum builds to retire Oregon Primate Research Center animals

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, offered the following statements on news reports that the Oregon National Primate Research Center may become a sanctuary. Discussions are

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