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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

a group of dogs in a room

Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals

Animal rescue and response United States
‘A complete sensory overload’: More than 70 dogs, birds and horses rescued from alleged neglect in Texas
Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Runnels County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of over 60 dogs and puppies, as well as several chickens, horses, ducks and geese from an alleged neglect
A wild western coyote sitting relaxed on a hill top

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Wildlife protection United States
New lawsuit aims to safeguard Michigan coyotes
LANSING, Mich.—Today, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, filed a lawsuit in Ingham County Circuit Court against the Michigan Natural Resources Commission challenging its January 14 decision to once again allow year-round coyote hunting in
a group of people posing for a photo outside of a building

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Dog and cat welfare India
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

Small dog standing behind a chain-link fence

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Rescuers with Humane World for Animals aided Costa Rican authorities in the raid of a puppy mill in the Limon province of Costa Rica. Rescuers rescued 35 dogs.
Dog and cat welfarePuppy mills Costa Rica
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

Close-up of a lioness lying down

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Duoala, an African lioness, was among more than 200 wild and exotic animals who were rescued from a roadside zoo in Canada. Humane World for Animals and global affiliates provided specialized care for Duoala, who now calls Black Beauty Ranch, her forever, safe home.
Wildlife protection United States
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

hens on a farm

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Stock photo of hens on a farm
Farm animal welfare Asia
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

Two scarred horse legs.

Humane World for Animals

Formac Stables trained horses sored during Humane World for Animals UC investigation.
Protecting equines United States
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

The image shows a fox with sitting inside a wire mesh enclosure.

Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals

The Humane World for Animals assists the Ashtabula County Commissioner's Office with the rescue of hundreds of foxes, raccoons, wolf-dog hybrids, skunks and coyotes from a fur and urine farm in Rome, Ohio.
Going fur-free United States
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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