Survivors of the Dog Meat Trade
In April 2013, more than 2,000 dogs were intercepted and seized as smugglers attempted to ship them out of Thailand via Laos. They were bound for Vietnamese restaurants, victims of the illegal dog meat trade. Overwhelmed and at risk Our local partner
Factory Farming and Flu
Public health authorities say a pandemic of influenza, triggered by bird or swine flu, is inevitable, impacting millions around the globe. The influenza virus has existed for millions of years as a harmless intestinal virus of wild ducks. What turned it into
Stopping the spread of intensive confinement
A number of governments around the world, including in Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union, are improving the welfare of farm animals by restricting the use of extreme confinement systems, including barren battery cages for egg-laying hens and sow stalls/gestation crates
Because of Casper
by Keren Nazareth Casper is a boxer who was brought up with other animals in need and is now a seasoned rescuer and guardian to many in his owner’s house and neighborhood. In one instance, he befriended a few pups and their
Culture is never an excuse for animal cruelty
by Kitty Block Bullfighting—a horrible spectacle of animal abuse that ends in the slow and tortuous death of an animal provoked and repeatedly gored with knives and swords—is justly in decline. The torment and death of animals for amusement can never be
Hope for hens: India agrees that battery cages are illegal
HSI/India has successfully persuaded the majority of Indian states—including the top egg-producing states—to declare that confining hens to battery cages violates the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960. India is the third largest producer of eggs in the world. Currently
Shark Conservation: A Timeline
Humane Society International has been working to increase global awareness about the threats these vulnerable predators face, as well as the crucial role they play in maintaining healthy oceans. Much progress has been made, but the situation for most sharks remains dire
Saving Olive Ridley Turtles
by Keren Nazareth Orissa, India is one of the most important breeding grounds for Olive Ridley turtles in the Indian Ocean. In the past few years, due to bad weather, increased trawlers, construction of ports, and predators such as feral dogs and
We’re Making a World of Difference for Animals Used in Cosmetics Testing
It's the one-year anniversary of our Be Cruelty-Free campaign, and we've come a long way! We've been hard at work to end the pain and suffering of thousands of innocent animals used in cosmetics testing in countries around the world. As a
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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