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Nicole Rosenberg

People and pets that were part of the Pets for Life program and received support during the COVID-19 crisis.
Access to care for pets United States
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

Northern Raccoon young in tree

Stan Tekiela Author / Naturalist / Wildlife Photographer/Getty Images

Wildlife protection
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

Reality Projected fur free campaign 2026

Fro Rojas

Going fur-free Europe
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

The image depicts a scene in a natural setting featuring a mother bear and her cub

Jos Bakker

Brown Bear mother and two cubs
Wildlife protection United States
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

A person is kneeling on the grass in an outdoor area, holding and interacting with a tan-colored dog

Fabio Di Marcantonio/Humane World For Animals

Michi, Shrek and other dogs rescued from the criminal network of dogfighting have recently received their first “institutional cuddles” from Italian Senator Anna Bilotti, who wished to see first-hand the project “Io non combatto”, implemented by Humane World for Animals Italy and Fondazione Cave Canem.
Animal fightingDog and cat welfare Italy
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”

The image shows a close-up view of a group of pigs crowded together. At the center of the photo, one pig's face is prominently visible.

Lukas Vincour / Zvirata Nejime /We Animals Media

An anxious-looking pig en route to slaughter stares wide-eyed while standing crammed between their companions inside a crowded transport truck.
Farm animal welfare United States
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

Lion laying down behind metal fence

Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals

On May 7, 2025, Humane World for Animals rescued 7 lions from Zoo Animalia, a roadside zoo in St-Édouard-de-Maskinongé, Quebec, Canada. Staff members assisted as representatives from The Wildcat Sanctuary and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge – where these lions will ultimately reside – removed the cats, to transfer them to a temporary sanctuary in Canada.
Helping captive wildlife Canada
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

a group of cats sitting in the dirt

Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals

Animal crueltyAnimal rescue and response United States
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.

Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society International) called for an end to fur farming and the trade in fur products in Europe during the event “The economic unsustainability of the European fur industry,” held on February 19 in Rome.

Fabio Di Marcantonio

Going fur-free Italy
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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