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Lion cub rescued from pet trade in Lebanon is relocated to sanctuary in South Africa
CAPE TOWN—A four-month-old lion cub named Pi, who was rescued from an illegal pet owner in Lebanon, has been safely relocated to his new forever home at a true sanctuary in South Africa. Distressing social media videos surfaced in March 2024 showing the cub being exploited for selfies and petting in
Japan’s new mega whaling ship launches killing season amid alarm at adding vulnerable fin whales to kill list
TOKYO―Japan’s new whaling factory ship, the Kangei Maru, has left port to start the new whale killing season in the north Pacific. The 9,300-ton vessel is capable of hauling and storing slaughtered massive fin whales, a species Japan has proposed to add to its kill list alongside Bryde’s, sei and
Politicians clash on commitments to crackdown on cruelty to animals at landmark hustings
LONDON—The four largest political parties in Westminster set out their animal welfare positions and commitments so far at a landmark first-of-its-kind “Animals Matter” hustings in Westminster yesterday evening as politicians and the public await the next general election. The Labour Party has
Keeping animals safe in hot weather
High temperatures can be unpleasant or even dangerous for animals of all kinds. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can help animals – from feathered to furry – when temperatures increase. Heatwave tips for cats and dogs Our cat and dog companions can find it more difficult to regulate their
No justification for farrowing crates
[inline-slider align="alignleft"][/inline-slider] “We just can’t justify putting sows in farrowing crates any more.” – a British farm manager shares insights into the impact of confinement for sows, and perspective on how the sector must change HSI/UK made contact with a British pig farm, which
New Government urged to table animal welfare bill in upcoming Parliament Monsoon session
DELHI, India —With the newly formed Government assuming office this month, Humane Society International/India and People for Animals urge the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter to expedite passage of the long-awaited Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the
Iceland will allow commercial whaling to resume in ’devastatingly disappointing’ renewal of one-year permit
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland—As news breaks that Iceland’s Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir will renew a one-year commercial whaling licence to whaling company Hvalur hf., despite clear evidence of immense animal suffering, global animal protection charity Humane Society
Karnataka gets first-of-its-kind WhatsApp chatbot for snakebite awareness
Mysore, KARNATAKA —Karnataka’s first-of-its-kind WhatsApp chatbot has been launched in Mysore to educate citizens about snakes and snakebite prevention. The chatbot, launched by Humane Society International/India in collaboration with The Liana Trust, provides easily accessible information about
Relief operations for animals underway in the aftermath of landslides in Kerala, India, as Humane Society International/India deploys
WAYANAD, Kerala—Humane Society International/India is on the ground in Kerala, southwest India, providing critical emergency relief to hundreds of animals affected by the devastating landslides and floods that hit Wayanad on July 30. The landslides, which have so far resulted in more than 350 human
Scientists raise alarm over public health dangers of the fur trade as 39 ‘potentially high-risk’ viruses identified in animals on Chinese fur farms
LONDON—Dozens of new viruses have been detected in animals in China, including those on fur farms, providing damning evidence of the public health risk of the fur industry and leading animal protection charity Humane Society International/UK to intensify its call for an end to the trade. In a new
Über 155.000 Unterschriften gegen Wildtiere im Wohnzimmer
BERLIN —Über 155.000 Stimmen fordern, den Handel und die Privathaltung von Wildtieren als Heimtiere strenger zu regulieren, mithilfe einer Positivliste für Heimtiere, einer Tierbörsenverordnung und einer strengen Regulierung des Online-Handels. Diese Unterschriften haben heute sieben
Thailand’s move towards cage-free hens gains momentum with restaurant’s new commitment
BANGKOK, Thailand—Tap Home Cook, a popular café and restaurant group in Thailand, is taking a significant step toward improving animal welfare by committing to only use eggs from cage-free hens by 2028. The pledge was made with the support of the animal protection organisation Humane Society
Thai restaurants put animal welfare first by going cage-free on World Egg Day
BANGKOK, Thailand—This World Egg Day, four beloved Thai restaurants are putting animal welfare first by celebrating World Hen Day instead. Akiyoshi, Rena Bakery, Rotruedee, and Tap Home Cook are proudly announcing their transition to using only cage-free eggs and ensuring that the hens who lay those
Iceland’s Pirate Party launches legislative bill to ban commercial whaling
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland―Iceland’s Pirate Party―the sixth largest political party in the country with six seats in Parliament― has introduced a legislative bill aimed at banning the country’s commercial whaling. Leading animal protection charity Humane Society International―which together with the Avaaz
Relief at IWC as proposals to resume commercial whaling and to justify killing whales as a food security solution are withdrawn in the face of defeat
LIMA, Peru—Attempts to bring back commercial whaling both directly and under the guise of food security have both failed at the 69 th International Whaling Commission meeting in Peru this week, to the relief of animal protection and conservation non-profits including Humane Society International
Humane Society International/Europe congratulates Britta Jaschinski on winning the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award 2024 for ‘Photojournalism of the Year’
BRUSSELS—Humane Society International/Europe congratulates photographer Britta Jaschinski on winning the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 award in the “Photojournalism” category. Organized by the Natural History Museum in London, this competition is recognized as one of the world’s
Restaurant group in Thailand commits to only use eggs from cage-free hens by 2028
BANGKOK —Humane Society International in Thailand celebrates Zen Corporation Group for its commitment to use eggs from cage-free hens by 2028. With 13 restaurant brands and more than 240 outlets, Zen Corporation Group has become Thailand’s largest restaurant group to join the global cage-free
Trophy hunting imports of lions, elephants and other iconic wildlife hit an alarming post-Brexit high, as UK Government delays on delivering promised ban
LONDON— The latest wildlife trade data from CITES shows that the number of hunting trophies from endangered animals imported to the UK increased significantly in 2023, leading animal protection organisation Humane Society International/UK to call for urgent Government action to ban the senseless
Over 40 Members of Parliament and peers urge UK Government action on fur
LONDON—A cross-party group of 43 MPs and Peers has written to Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, highlighting new evidence that underscores the significant public health risk posed by fur farms, and stating their support for Ruth Jones MP’s bill to ban fur imports and sales. The letter endorses the
‘Yes on 308’ committee formed to support fur sales ballot initiative
DENVER—The Yes on 308 committee launched today to support Denver Citizen-Initiated Ordinance 308, which will appear on the ballot for all Denver voters. This proposed ordinance will end the sale of new fur products within the city. It will prohibit the sale of new fur clothing, accessories, and home