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An agreement with the National Civil Protection Coordination was signed in Mexico.
Access to care for pets Animal rescue and response Mexico
National Civil Protection Coordination and Humane World for Animals forge collaboration agreement

Mexico City—The National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) and the international animal protection organization Humane World for Animals, formerly known as Humane Society Inter

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Jo-Anne McArthur/We Animals

A male rat bred for medical research at a breeding facility looks up inquisitively over the edge of the container he lives in.
Animal testing and research United States
EPA takes additional steps to replace animal use in testing with non-animal methods

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 statement about the E

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Andrew Skowron/We Animals

A sow lies on the dirty floor of a gestation crate at an industrial farm. Confined in these cages, the sows can only stand up or lie down, they are not able to turn around.
Farmed animal welfare United States
What’s happening with California Prop 12, the Farm Bill and Save Our Bacon Act?

Update August 12, 2026: Information about the Senate markup of the Farm Bill is noted below.

Francesca Pistollato, senior program director in biomedical science at Humane World for Animals, has been honored with a LAV Animal Award for her commitment to promoting innovative and animal-free science.

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Animal testing and research Italy
Humane World for Animals’ Francesca Pistollato honored for her contributions to animal-free science

ROME, Italy—Francesca Pistollato, senior program director in biomedical science at Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International), has been honored with a LAV Animal Award in the “researchers and innovators” category for her commitment to promoting innovative and animal-f

On World Red Cross Day, our Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Response team was recognized by the Indian Red Cross Society (Punjab State Branch) for supporting animals during the devastating Punjab floods of September 2025.

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Animal rescue and response India
Good news: Humane World for Animals India recognized by the Red Cross for its flood relief operation in Punjab

AMRITSAR, Punjab— On World Red Cross Day, Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International) was honoured by the Red Cross Society of India (Punjab State Branch) for the disaster relief and response 

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Humane World for Animals Mexico expert joins international panel on updating standards for animal welfare during transport

Last week, during the 93rd General Session of the World Organization for Animal Health, Humane World for Animals Mexico joined an international panel on animal welfare during transport.

Rescued chicken resident at Farm Sanctuary. Watkins Glen, New York, USA, 2012. Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals Media

Jo-Anne McArthur

Farmed animal welfare Asia
Thai hospital takes a stand for animal welfare with eggs from cage-free hens

Paolo Chokchai 4 Hospital has announced its plan to source eggs only from cage-free systems across its food services by the end of 2026. The hospital made this decision after collaborating with the animal protection organization Humane World for Animals on its new animal welfare policy.

Humane World for Animal India's Lucknow staff from Companion Animals and Engagement team on-ground catching and handling street dogs while inputting data on the mobile app for neuter, along with ABC center where surgeries and prep of street dogs are done.

Abhishek Rastogi

Dog and cat welfare India
States and Union Territories ordered to effectively implement the Animal Birth Control Framework

After hearing all parties, a three-judge bench in the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria, pronounced its final judgment in the suomotu case on street dogs. The Apex Court reaffirmed that there must be urgent and effective implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, including the development of infrastructure and veterinary care services.

Super Typhoon Sinlaka response

Patrick Brothers

Animal rescue and response United States
Animal protection organizations provide aid to over 1,100 animals in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku

In the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Saipan Humane Society, Humane World for Animals (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States), and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) have provided over 2,000 veterinary and supply distribution services, helping at least 1,100 impacted animals through collective response efforts. 

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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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