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The Humane Society of the United States assists Caldwell County following the rescue of approximately 60 dogs and cats from alleged cruelty case

The Humane Society of the United States is caring for approximately 60 dogs and cats rescued by Caldwell County Animal Care and Enforcement from an alleged cruelty case in Lenoir, North Carolina. The animals were found by Caldwell County Animal Care and

Farmed animal welfare
Cage-free foundations

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8 a.m. Where: Jalan Putra, 50350, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia More information and registration coming soon!

‘Yes on 308’ committee formed to support fur sales ballot initiative

DENVER—The Yes on 308 committee launched today to support Denver Citizen-Initiated Ordinance 308, which will appear on the ballot for all Denver voters. This proposed ordinance will end the sale of new fur products within the city. It will prohibit the sale

Animal fighting
Statement on former Pentagon official’s guilty plea for dogfighting

The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund consider the case a textbook example of serious multi-agency, multi-state collaboration in addressing the cruelties of dogfighting and cockfighting.

The Humane Society of the United States assists with the seizure of more than 400 gamefowl in Appanoose County, Iowa

APPANOOSE COUNTY, Iowa—The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 400 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Appanoose County, Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and

PETA’s campaign targeting our work with G.A.P./farm animal certification programs

Animals kept and killed for food suffer tremendously while on farms. To address the root causes of this suffering, we advocate for both reducing the number of animals kept and killed for food and increasing plant-based alternatives, and for improving the welfare

Europe
Ilfov street dogs and cats to receive free veterinary care

BUCHAREST, Romania—Together with the animal protection organization Humane Society International/Europe, the Ilfov County Council, kicked off a community-wide program to deliver free veterinary care to street dogs and cats. Teams of veterinarians will provide services such as spay and neuter, vaccination, microchipping

United Kingdom
Scientists raise alarm over public health dangers of the fur trade as 39 ‘potentially high-risk’ viruses identified in animals on Chinese fur farms

LONDON—Dozens of new viruses have been detected in animals in China, including those on fur farms, providing damning evidence of the public health risk of the fur industry and leading animal protection charity Humane Society International/UK to intensify its call for an

Banning trophy hunting South Africa
Animal Law Project unveils "a Manifesto for Transforming Animal Protection in South Africa: a Constitutional Imperative"

CAPE TOWN, South Africa—The Animal Law Project (ALP) proudly announces the release of its groundbreaking manifesto, "A Manifesto for Transforming Animal Protection in South Africa: A Constitutional Imperative" for public discussion, engagement and consultations. The Animal Law Project is a collaborative project

Working toward a Humane World

"A Humane World" is the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block. Subscribe for regular updates.

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