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Super Typhoon Sinlaka response

Patrick Brothers

Animal rescue and response United States
Animal protection organizations provide aid to over 1,100 animals in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku

In the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Saipan Humane Society, Humane World for Animals (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States), and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) have provided over 2,000 veterinary and supply distribution services, helping at least 1,100 impacted animals through collective response efforts. 

A very young fox cub looking up at its mother

Alex Witt/Alamy Stock Photo

Wildlife protection United States
Wildlife experts offer seasonal tips to help orphaned or injured baby animals

WASHINGTON—As warmer weather marks the beginning of “baby season” for wildlife, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has recommendations on how to appropriately r

Dogs from 4K Beagles at Care and Rehab Center

Meredith Lee

Animal testing and research Canada
Ontario bans invasive medical research on dogs and cats

TORONTO— Ontario has banned invasive medical research on dogs and cats under Schedule I of Bill 75, the Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2026, following sustained advocacy from animal protection organizations, including Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society Internati

A lioness performing at a circus.

Jo-Anne McArthur/We Animals Media

Helping captive wildlife United States
Illinois Legislature passes bill expanding historic ban on the use of wild animals in traveling acts

Today, the Illinois State Senate passed HB 4255, legislation that expands existing state law to end the use of big cats, primates and bears in traveling acts, incl

Mink fur farm in Dandong China November 2025

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Going fur-free United Kingdom
MPs urge UK Government to ban fur imports as horror exposé shows animals beaten to death on Chinese farms

Humane World for Animals UK (formerly called Humane Society International), the Fur Free Britain coalition, 50 Members of Parliament, veterinary experts and celebrities are strengthening calls on the UK Government to ban imports of fur, as new investigative footage shows mink on Chinese fur farms trembling in tiny wire cages before being brutally killed for fur that could end up sold in the UK. 

Holt i Floa mink fur farm Iceland 18 November 2025

Kristo Muurimaa

Going fur-free Italy
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana will no longer promote fur at Milan Fashion Week

Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), the exclusive owner of the “Milano Fashion Week®” trademark, announced today that it will no longer promote fur at any official Milan Fashion Week event, including on social media.

A person in a dark green “Humane World for Animals” shirt is holding a small orange tabby cat.

Patrick Brothers/Humane World for Animals

Humane World for Animals responds to a request for assistance in Guam, Saipan and the Northern Mariana Islands to support Saipan Humane Society with veterinary needs on the islands after Super Typhoon Sinlaka devastated the island.
Dog and cat welfare Animal rescue and response United States
Humane World for Animals helps over 1,100 animals in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku 

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, has provided veterinary care to more than 1,100 animals in Saipan the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.   

birds

Paco Colmenares

Wildlife protection Mexico
Advocates and government officials seek to strengthen Mexico’s fight against wildlife trafficking

As part of a collaboration agreement signed earlier this year, Humane World for Animals Mexico and the country’s Federal Environmental Attorney General hosted a national training workshop for approximately 100 law enforcement officials from across Mexico focused on preventing, investigating and prosecuting wildlife trafficking offenses.

New branded clothing at Karla Dumas Yesahcan Farm Animal Sanctuary

Meredith Lee

Germany
Large majority calls for stronger animal welfare policies – Germany’s federal government ignores clear public mandate

Germany is a nation of animal welfare. This is a central finding of the Humane World for Animals Animal Welfare Barometer, published for the first time today.

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