Press Releases

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, released the following statements on the introduction of a misguided House bill ( H.R. 7159). The bill would significantly

BANGKOK—Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society International) applauds Phyathai 1 Hospital for adopting a policy to serve 100% cage-free eggs by 2026. The premier medical facility serves over 40,000 patients monthly and is recognized for advanced treatments such as minimally invasive

WASHINGTON—Once again, the U.S. Department of Agriculture decided to suspend implementation of a long-awaited rule to strengthen protections for Tennessee Walking Horses. The rule, which was  finalized in 2024 after years of public input and expert review, addresses horse soring—a painful and illegal

One year ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, completed the weeks-long rescue of hundreds of animals from a fur and urine farm near Cleveland, Ohio. A newly released Humane World for Animals documentary showcases

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statements and background for media regarding the U.S. Department of Justice filing a lawsuit against Michigan’s Cage-Free

Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund welcome a renewed commitment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate mammal tests by 2035.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Humane World for Animals is proud to announce that Keith Dane, who formerly led the organization’s equine welfare programs, has received the 2026 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award at the Pegasus Awards Dinner during the US Equestrian annual meeting. The EQUUS Foundation

SEOUL—Sixteen dogs rescued from a dog meat farm in Cheongju, South Korea, last year have flown to Canada seeking adoptive homes. Their adoption journey coincides with a growing shift in public sentiment in South Korea as the country prepares to enforce its

BRUSSELS—Humane World for Animals Europe (formerly called Humane Society International Europe) has just released The Pecking Order 2025, the third consecutive annual report evaluating chicken welfare policies and progress among major fast-food brands in Poland and Romania, alongside five other EU countries