Press Releases

BOONE COUNTY, Ind.—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for abandoning an emaciated dog in a trash can.  

To demonstrate global solidarity to end Indonesia’s brutal dog and cat meat trade, animal campaigners in 11 cities and across five continents, submitted today a 700,000-signature petition to the Indonesian Embassy / Consulate.

NEW YORK—Today the New York State Senate passed S.3629-A/A.5850, which prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling animal acts.

A new case study prepared by the Center for Biological Diversity shows that the Trump administration permitted the import of more than 300 elephant trophies in 2025.

This month marks 10 years since Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus last used elephants in their shows. Yet, a decade later, 14 elderly elephants are still forced on the road to tour with other circuses.

On April 24, the community of Citilcum, in the municipality of Izamal, marked the 10th consecutive year of celebrating its patron saint festival in honor of San Bartolomé Apóstol without animal cruelty. This change transformed what was once a violent, exclusionary tradition into a humane celebration the entire community has embraced and can now enjoy together— one that is rooted in local traditions.

On Tuesday, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, assisted the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with the rescue 34 dogs from a suspected dogfighting operation in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.  

WASHINGTON—In a vote largely on partisan lines, the U.S. House of Representatives overlooked serious flaws in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and voted 224 to 200 to pass legislation full of harmful provisions impacting animals, communities, families and the environment.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Today, Gov. Wes Moore signed S.B.