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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

Dog behind metal fence

Meredith Lee/Humane World For Animals

Humane World for Animals rescues dogs from a suspected dogfighting situation at a large property in Union County, Florida as part of a multi-property seizure in Clay and Union counties on Dec. 10, 2025.
Animal welfare leaders welcome multi-agency government strategy to combat animal cruelty

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, are encouraged to see the U.S. Department of Justice announce a new multi-agency plan to prioritize animal welfare enforcement cases

Dog behind metal gate.

Meredith Lee/Humane World For Animals

Humane World for Animals provides dogs rescued from a suspected neglect situation in Havre de Grace, MD with care and medical exams at the Care Center on August 28, 2025.
Puppy mills United States
As USDA moves to address puppy mill cruelties, humane advocates push for stronger standards of care at commercial dog breeding facilities

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, are encouraged to see the U.S. Department of Agriculture take steps to improve the standards of care at USDA-regulated dog

The image depicts an indoor poultry farm filled with numerous white chickens.

Lukas Vincour / ZvÌrata NejÌme/We Animals Media

Thousands of young chickens sit on a densely packed rearing barn floor at an industrial broiler chicken farm. Czechia, 2020.
Farm animal welfare United States
USDA prioritizes cruelty ahead of animal welfare and worker safety at slaughterhouses

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, strongly condemn a new proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that seeks to allow slaughterhouses to set their own

The image depicts a grizzly bear mother walking alongside her two cubs in a natural setting.

Don Getty

Wild grizzly bears at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Wildlife protection United States
Kids invited to speak up for wild animals for World Wildlife Day on March 3

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, launched a nationwide conservation education and advocacy project empowering kids to speak up for endangered and threatened wildlife like wolves

Man painting mural on wall.

Hiraj/Humane World For Animals

Humane World for Animals India staffers and volunteers painting beautiful murals on the Lucknow's ABC Centre to celebrate a major milestone
Dog and cat welfareAccess to care for pets India
Lucknow marks one 100,000 dog sterilization milestone with vibrant, educational murals at its Animal Birth Control center

LUCKNOW, India—Lucknow has achieved a major milestone in humane street dog management by completing one 100,000 dog sterilization surgeries under its Animal Birth Control program, jointly implemented by Humane World for Animals India and the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. A community dog named

Woman petting small dog on leash.

Audra Houghton/Humane World For Animals

Humane World for Animals responders greet dogs in Kipnuk after flying into the village to continue animal evacuation efforts following Typhoon Halong.
Animal rescue and response United States
Animal protection organizations partner to help Alaskan communities recover from Typhoon Halong

In the wake of Typhoon Halong, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc. with ongoing recovery efforts in typhoon-stricken villages. Humane World for Animals sent ANRV, Inc. shipments of

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