Press Releases

Humane Veterinary Medical Alliance, the veterinary division of Humane World for Animals, is proud to announce the recipients of its Compassionate Care Scholarships, awarded to veterinary students who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to animal welfare through professional and volunteer activities.

HARRISBURG, Pa.—The Beagle Bill (SB 381), bipartisan legislation with overwhelming support from Pennsylvania voters and unanimous support from the full Senate and the House Judiciary Committee, is expected to receive final votes in the Pennsylvania House and Senate next week. These votes will determine if Pennsylvania becomes the next state to give dogs and cats used in research or testing the opportunity to be adopted after the experiments on them have ended. The bill also prevents the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in Pennsylvania.

BERLIN – According to a new online survey conducted by Humane World for Animals Germany among 207 licensed veterinarians in 14 federal states, veterinarians overwhelmingly support trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs but say inadequate funding and inconsistent policies are hindering efforts to reduce street cat populations. The responses of the 80 veterinarians actively involved in TNR work, together with those of the 127 veterinarians who do not currently perform TNR, provide the most detailed picture to date of the clinical, financial and structural conditions under which TNR occurs  in Germany.

MILWAUKEE—Humane World for Animals and the Wisconsin Humane Society hosted the More Than a Pet “Unpacking Pawty” event last week to distribute over 26,000 pounds of pet food and supplies to Milwaukee families and their beloved pets. Nearly 200 pet families, many who lined up even before the event started, were grateful and relieved to receive the much-needed items donated by corporate partners including Smalls and The Hartz Mountain Corporation.

LONDON — International outerwear brand Woolrich Europe has officially announced a fur-free commitment in collaboration with the Fur Free Alliance, a coalition of 45 animal protection organizations in more than 30 countries. The announcement comes following more than 200,000 emails sent to the company and public demonstrations outside stores across Europe.

Humane World for Animals is celebrating the implementation of Senate Bill 314, a bipartisan, unanimously passed Maryland law that took effect Oct. 1, making it easier for businesses to donate usable pet food and supplies to animal shelters, rescues, pet food pantries and other eligible organizations.

REYKJAVÍK ―A damning new economic study of Iceland’s fur farming shows that the industry has been operating at a financial loss for many years and had a net societal cost of 981million ISK (£6m/$8m) in 2025. Animal Welfare Iceland and Humane World for Animals are calling on the Icelandic government to use the upcoming revision of the Animal Welfare Act to ban fur farming at the earliest opportunity, for the sake of animal welfare, economic sustainability, biodiversity protection and public health. 

MEXICO — Humane World for Animals Mexico hosted the country’s first specialized course for egg producers and companies focused on cage-free hen systems, a three-day event designed to connect business strategy, technical training and practical implementation.

LONDON – MPs, councillors and members of the public joined Humane World for Animals UK and a six foot cut out of Larry the Downing Street cat at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool to call on ministers to ban the import and sale of animal fur in the UK.