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Animal rescue and response 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

A very young fox cub looking up at its mother
Wildlife protection Wildlife experts offer seasonal tips to help orphaned or injured baby animals

WASHINGTON—As warmer weather marks the beginning of “baby season” for wildlife, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has recommendations on how to

A lioness performing at a circus.
Helping captive wildlife Illinois Legislature passes bill expanding historic ban on the use of wild animals in traveling acts

Today, the Illinois State Senate passed  HB 4255, legislation that expands existing state law to end the use of big cats, primates and bears in traveling acts, including circuses, fairs and other

A person in a dark green “Humane World for Animals” shirt is holding a small orange tabby cat.
Dog and cat welfare Animal rescue and response Humane World for Animals helps over 1,100 animals in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku 

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, has provided veterinary care to more than 1,100 animals in Saipan the

A small, thin dog lies on a gray blanket.
Dog and cat welfare Reward offered in Lebanon, Indiana: Emaciated dog found abandoned in a trash can

BOONE COUNTY, Ind.—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of

Circus performer with a  large cat
New York Legislature passes bill that ends some of the cruelest traveling wild animals acts in the state

NEW YORK—Today the New York State Senate passed S.3629-A/ A.5850, which prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling animal acts. This includes the use of wild cats, non-human primates, bears and

An elephant in a large field
Wildlife protection Banning trophy hunting Elephant Trophy Imports Soar in Trump’s Second Term
A new case study prepared by the Center for Biological Diversity shows that the Trump administration permitted the import of more than 300 elephant trophies in 2025.
Carden circus elephants giving rides
Wildlife protection Helping captive wildlife Ten years ago, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ended elephant acts, but the cruelty continues with other exhibitors

This month marks 10 years since Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus last used elephants in their shows. Yet, a decade later, 14 elderly elephants are still forced on the road to tour with other

A black dog sits on muddy ground, attached to a heavy chain and collar.
Animal rescue and response Chained, soaked and scarred: 34 dogs rescued from alleged dogfighting in Chesterfield County, South Carolina

On Tuesday, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, assisted the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with the rescue 34 dogs from a suspected