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Pig producers, elected officials and animal advocates work together to save state ag laws and free markets

This press release was updated at 2:35 p.m. EST on May 23, 2024.

Wildlife killing contests
Bill would ban wildlife killing contests on public lands
South Carolina passes legislation removing hurdle in enforcing animal protection laws

The South Carolina legislature unanimously passed legislation addressing the financial burden of caring for animals seized in cruelty and fighting cases. This bipartisan bill was supported by South Carolina law enforcement agencies and ensures that the responsibility for covering the costs of caring for abused animals shifts from local agencies and taxpayers to the defendents.

Latin America
Wild birds and mammals return to the Mayan Biosphere Reserve after being rescued from illegal trafficking

PETEN, Guatemala—Multiple mammals and birds have been released back into the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from incidents of illegal trafficking and cruelty.

The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund petition FDA to revise outdated drug testing regulations

WASHINGTON —Today, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund filed a petition with the Food and Drug Administration requesting that the agency upd

The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association and the Humane Society of the United States announce merger

After more than 15 years of affiliation and increasing partnership in mission and initiatives, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association and the Humane Society of the United States announce

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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.

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