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Animal testing and research 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
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Farmed animal welfare 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. WASHINGTON—As the United States Congress continues debate around the Farm Bill, a multi-year agricultural

Super Typhoon Sinlaka response
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Wildlife protection Banning trophy hunting Elephant trophy imports soar in Trump’s second term

WASHINGTON—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, based on federal