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Protecting equines New accountability report reveals thoroughbred racehorses are dying in training

WASHINGTON (March 19, 2025)—A new report released by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, a federally mandated regulatory group that monitors thoroughbred racehorse safety, confirms that

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Going fur-free Chicago City Council to vote on crucial fur sales ordinance

CHICAGO (March 10, 2025) – On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council is expected to vote in favor of an ordinance to end the sale of new fur products, doing away with the city’s support for the cruel fur

Humane World for Animals assists Sandusky County, Ohio authorities with a large-scale multi-species alleged neglect case. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 in Clyde
Animal rescue and response ‘A shocking anomaly:’ Over 100 animals rescued from alleged neglect at a veterinarian’s residence in Clyde, Ohio

CLYDE, Ohio (Feb. 25, 2025)—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting Sandusky County humane agents with the rescue of over 100 animals from an

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University of North Texas sets ambitious plant-based target following stellar sustainability ranking

DENTON, Texas (Feb. 25, 2025) –The University of North Texas has officially signed the Forward Food Pledge, setting an unprecedented goal to make 60% of its campus dining options plant-based by 2027

Tiger found outside San Antonio wandering the streets. Enjoying her 3 acre habitat. March 2023
Helping captive wildlife Two former pet tigers celebrate their February anniversaries at Texas sanctuary

MURCHISON, Texas—Two tigers once kept as pets—Loki in Houston and Elsa in San Antonio—arrived at their new home, Black Beauty Ranch, in February 2019 and 2021, respectively. The animal sanctuary is

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Humane Society to become "Humane World for Animals” to better reflect the organization’s mission and presence 70 years after founding

WASHINGTON—The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International announced today that they will change their name to Humane World for Animals to clarify their longstanding shared

KS Cockfighting Rescue
Animal fighting Animal rescue and response More than 400 roosters and hens removed from alleged cockfighting operation in Sumner County, Kansas

Humane World for Animals assisted the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 400 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Sumner County, Kansas.

OH Fur Farm Rescue
Helping captive wildlife Wildlife protection Going fur-free ‘The most horrific:’ Hundreds of foxes, raccoons, wolf-dog hybrids, skunks and coyotes rescued from a fur farm in Ohio

Today, the Humane Society of the United States and Ohio authorities are completing a rescue operation of hundreds of animals from a fur and urine farm near Cleveland, Ohio. The Ashtabula County

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Northshore School District sets a new standard in Washington state with ambitious plant-based pledge
Northshore School District has solidified itself as a leader in K-12 food service by pledging to serve 28% plant-based menus by 2027.