
Humane World for Animals
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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‘A complete sensory overload’: More than 70 dogs, birds and horses rescued from alleged neglect in Texas

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New lawsuit aims to safeguard Michigan coyotes

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Rudrapur celebrates successful humane street dog population management, with 95% dog sterilization rate
Rudrapur, Uttarakhand—As ongoing deliberations in the Supreme Court continue to draw national attention to humane dog population management, Rudrapur’s achievement demonstrates what science-based, humane interventions can achieve. In a record-breaking 19-month period, teams from Humane World for Animals India, in collaboration with

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Authorities in Costa Rica establish stronger controls on breeding and sale of dogs and cats
SAN JOSE—Costa Rican authorities have approved a vital new regulation that establishes stronger controls over establishments dedicated to the breeding and sale of dogs and cats. This regulation was developed with support from Humane World for Animals Costa Rica (formerly Humane Society

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Misguided House bill would roll back acclaimed law protecting lions, tigers and other big cats
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, released the following statements on the introduction of a misguided House bill ( H.R. 7159). The bill would significantly

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Leading hospital in Thailand sets a new standard of care—this time for hens
BANGKOK—Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society International) applauds Phyathai 1 Hospital for adopting a policy to serve 100% cage-free eggs by 2026. The premier medical facility serves over 40,000 patients monthly and is recognized for advanced treatments such as minimally invasive

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Protections for Tennessee Walking Horses frozen for another year by U.S. Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON—Once again, the U.S. Department of Agriculture decided to suspend implementation of a long-awaited rule to strengthen protections for Tennessee Walking Horses. The rule, which was finalized in 2024 after years of public input and expert review, addresses horse soring—a painful and illegal

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One year later: Hundreds of animals rescued from ‘horrific’ fur and urine farm are safe and thriving
One year ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, completed the weeks-long rescue of hundreds of animals from a fur and urine farm near Cleveland, Ohio. A newly released Humane World for Animals documentary showcases
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