Federal judge rules NIH broke the law by denying sanctuary retirement to former research chimps
BALTIMORE, Maryland—On Tuesday, a Maryland federal judge ruled that the National Institutes of Health cannot lawfully refuse to retire federally owned chimpanzees formerly used for research to Chim
A new leader and a path for the future at our flagship sanctuary in Texas
Founded in 1979, Black Beauty Ranch is a pristine 1,400-acre sanctuary that serves as home to nearly 650 animals of some 43 diff
HSI/Mexico congratulates the state of Tlaxcala for recognizing animal abuse as a crime
MEXICO CITY—Humane Society International/Mexico congratulated the LXIV Legislature of the Tlaxcala State Congress members for recognizing and punishing animal abuse as a crime unanimously.
Karnataka Forest Department publishes manual for better management and rescue of snakes
KARNATAKA, India—In a move that will standardize and certify humane and responsible snake rescue in the state, the Karnataka Forest Department on Monday published an operational manual for certifie
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