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Animal testing and research Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund encouraged by EPA’s renewed commitment to ending animal testing

WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that they will reinstate a plan to phase out animal testing on mammals and prioritize non-animal alternatives for chemical and pesticide

New Senate bill resurrects disastrous threat to animal protections and state laws

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society of the United States, and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statement

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As Maryland’s 2025 legislative session concludes, advocates celebrate landmark animal welfare reforms

ANNAPOLIS—As the 2025 legislative session ends, the Maryland legislature has proven that even during one of the most challenging political environments in recent years, support for animal welfare

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Access to care for pets More Than a Pet has supported over 570,000 pets and their families

WASHINGTON (April 1, 2025)—Across the country, families are struggling to afford necessities, including veterinary care and pet supplies. This hardship is even more severe for those burdened by

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Washington, D.C. passes comprehensive law to expand housing access for residents with pets

WASHINGTON — With the passage of the Pets in Housing Act ( B25-0827) Washington, D.C. took a decisive step to support pet owners and address challenges associated with the nation’s housing crisis

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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

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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

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