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After legal loss, Trump Administration disbands illegal trophy hunting council
WASHINGTON -- After a key legal defeat, the Department of the Interior told a federal district court in New York late Friday that no future meetings of the International Wildlife Conservation Council (IWCC) will take place, bringing an end to the controversial council. Environmental and animal
New documentary warns trophy hunting is driving Africa’s iconic super tusker elephants to the brink of extinction
CAPE TOWN—Humane Society International/Africa has released a new documentary today that highlights the threat to East Africa’s super tusker elephants. These gentle giants, known for having at least one tusk that weighs over 45 kilograms (100 pounds), are being pushed to the brink of extinction by
Research collaboration aims to improve well-being for elephants and co-existence with people
CAPE TOWN—Humane Society International/Africa (HSI/Africa) and the Elephant Reintegration Trust (ERT) have joined forces in a research project that could change the way that elephants are managed in South Africa in the future. Nine reserves are currently part of the research project, with more due
Humane Society International/México despliega especialista en atención a desastres a Polonia para ayudar a las personas con animales que huyen de la guerra en Ucrania.
MÉXICO–Felipe Márquez Muñoz, especialista en respuesta a desastres de la organización sin fines de lucro Humane Society International/México, ha volado a Polonia para ayudar a los refugiados que han huido de la guerra en Ucrania con sus animales a cuestas. Márquez de Aguascalientes está trabajando
Shocking evidence pet dogs are being killed for China’s meat trade as police and activists rescue 126 dogs—many with collars—from an illegal slaughterhouse
As the infamous so-called dog meat “festival” ends in south China’s city of Yulin, some 1,000 miles away in Shanxi’s Fufeng County in north central China, 126 dogs have escaped a brutal death at the hands of dog meat traders thanks to a remarkable rescue operation by Chinese activists and local
Humane Society International/Mexico provides relief to animals affected by fuel tanker explosion in central Mexico
Aguascalientes, MEXICO — Humane Society International/Mexico provided relief to animals after a fuel tanker crash sparked a huge blaze in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The accident produced a giant fuel fire engulfing dozens of homes and sparking the evacuation of 1,500 people
Dogs who were saved from death on South Korea dog meat farms are arriving in the US for adoption
WASHINGTON—This week, 34 dogs are arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport from South Korea where they were rescued from the dog meat industry by Humane Society International/Korea and its partners. Romeo, Nuri, Daisy, Phoenix, Brown Bear and the other dogs coming to the U.S. will be
Loros recuperan su libertad luego de ser rescatados del tráfico ilegal en Petén, Guatemala
PETÉN, Guatemala—Un grupo de 36 loros ( Amazona autumnalis, Amazona albifrons y Pionus senilis), especies en grave peligro de extinción debido al tráfico ilegal de fauna silvestre, fue liberado en el Parque Nacional Río Azul, en Petén, Guatemala, luego de haber sido rescatados o decomisados y pasar
Parrots regain their freedom in Peten, Guatemala after being rescued from illegal trafficking
PETEN, Guatemala—Thirty-six parrots ( Amazona autumnalis, Amazona albifrons and Pionus senilis) were released in the Rio Azul National Park, in Peten, Guatemala, on May 25, after being rescued from illegal trafficking and going through a rigorous rehabilitation process. The birds’ release resulted
Actor and advocate Daniel Henney to host signature To the Rescue! Gala benefiting Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States
The annual To the Rescue! gala supporting the animal protection work of Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States will take place Nov. 1, 2024, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. International film and television actor and passionate dog advocate Daniel Henney
Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act threatens animals, consumers, environment and state rights
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund released the following statements in response to the introduction of the “Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression” (EATS) Act. The EATS Act was modeled after the notorious “King amendment” which former Rep. Steve King (R-IA)
New Jersey becomes the latest state to ban the extreme confinement of mother pigs and calves used for veal
TRENTON, N.J.—Today, a bill to ban the crates used to cruelly confine mother pigs and calves raised for veal was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. The bill is sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblyman Raj Mukherji. It passed the state Senate in June 2023 and state Assembly in May 2023. The
The Humane Society of the United States helps hundreds of animals and their families recover from Hurricane Idalia
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Florida helping animals and communities impacted by the deadly Hurricane Idalia. The assistance of the HSUS was requested by Florida emergency management officials. Responders from the HSUS deployed to Madison County
Justin Theroux and Amy Sedaris to host signature To the Rescue! gala
The annual To the Rescue! gala supporting the work of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International will take place Nov. 3, 2023, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Actress, author, producer and rabbit lover Amy Sedaris and actor and activist Justin Theroux, along
Just in time for the holidays: 27 dogs rescued from a dog meat farm arrive in the U.S. in search of loving homes
Media Downloads: Dogs Arriving in the U.S. and Settling in at Care Center Dogs Leaving South Korea at Incheon Airport Rescue at the Dog Meat Farm WASHINGTON―One month after the South Korean government announced a bill to ban the dog meat industry, 27 dogs rescued by Humane Society International from
Dozens of cats and large dogs rescued in alleged severe neglect situation in Topeka, Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan.—The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Topeka Police Department in rescuing dozens of cats and dogs in an alleged severe neglect situation in Topeka, Kansas. Local authorities served a search and seizure warrant on a residential property at approximately 8 a.m. on Jan
BREAKING: Max Mara urged to drop cruel fur in largest global anti-fur campaign ahead of Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris
LONDON―Ahead of Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris, the largest ever global anti-fur consumer campaign has been launched to urge fashion house Max Mara to go fur-free. The campaign is headed by animal charities Humane Society International, the Humane Society of the United States and
Approximately 250 dogs and puppies rescued from alleged cruelty at two puppy mills in Milburn, Oklahoma
Editor's note: This release has been updated to reflect the final count of animals removed from the property. The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of approximately 250 dogs and puppies as part of an alleged cruelty case at two
Over 120 dogs rescued from suspected dogfighting operation in New Jersey
This week the Humane Society of the United States assisted law enforcement with the rescue of over 120 dogs from an alleged dogfighting operation throughout multiple properties in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Humane Rescue Alliance and licensed veterinarians also assisted on-scene. Law enforcement
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund petition FDA to revise outdated drug testing regulations
WASHINGTON —Today, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund filed a petition with the Food and Drug Administration requesting that the agency updates regulations to make clear that animal testing is not legally required for drug approval. The petition also requests