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Martina Pluda, director of Humane World for Animals Italy, has been named one of Forbes Italy’s 100 Women Leaders of 2025.
Martina Pluda, director of Humane World for Animals Italy, among Forbes Italy’s top 100 women leaders of 2025

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American travelers heading to Iceland urged to stop whales from being killed by pledging not to eat whale meat on vacation

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Animal welfare victory threatened as Trump administration targets voter-approved cage-free laws

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We tackle the animal welfare challenges that were historically beyond the reach of local organizations.

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How Humane World for Animals helps local pet shelters and rescue groups

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Sheltering, Adoption and Fostering Resources
Resources for individuals and organizations worldwide interested in creating or running an animal shelter and finding homes for animals in their community

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Trump administration’s attempt to undermine UK Government commitment against trophy hunting imports puts wildlife around the globe in danger

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FDA takes steps to prioritize science over suffering in latest move to reduce animal testing

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund) are pleased to see 

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British holidaymakers to Iceland urged to help stop whales being killed for tourist restaurants by pledging not to eat whale meat on vacation

Humane World for Animals, in Romania, in partnership with the Ilfov County Council's Animal Protection Department, held its second national roundtable, “An Efficient and Humane Approach to Companion Animal Management”, on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest.
Humane World for Animals hosts second national roundtable on humane dog population management in Romania

BUCHAREST – Humane World for Animals Romania (formerly called Humane Society International Europe), in partnership with the Ilfov County Council's  Animal Protection Department, held its second national roundtable, “An Efficient and Humane Approach to Companion Animal Management”, on Monday,

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Strengthen laws to ensure better protection for Britain’s wildlife, urge cross-party MPs in open letter to the Government

LONDON—A cross-party group of 24 MPs and Peers have written to Environment Secretary Steve Reed urging the UK Government to strengthen protections for wildlife, as leading animal protection organisations Humane World for Animals UK (formerly Humane Society International UK) and the RSPCA release

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What does the European Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food promise for the future of animal welfare?

BRUSSELS—Yesterday, the European Commission presented its long-awaited Vision for Agriculture and Food: Shaping together an attractive farming and agri-food sector for future generations.

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Leading hospital in Thailand sets a new standard of care—this time for hens

Site visits to the mobile field clinics in the north (spay/neuter and wellness) to observe clinic operations. Visited remote coastal communities known as “Caletas” surrounding Fray Jorge National Park and outreach to unhoused populations in Santiago.
Where are the best and worst countries to be a street dog this World Stray Animal Day?

WASHINGTON―In advance of World Stray Animal Day on 4 April, Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) selects the five best and worst countries to be a dog living on the streets.

Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society International) called for an end to fur farming and the trade in fur products in Europe during the event “The economic unsustainability of the European fur industry,” held on February 19 in Rome.
Italian MEPs appeal to the European commissioner for animal welfare: end fur farming

ROME—“It is time to put an end to fur farming and to the trade in fur products in Europe,” urged animal protection organization Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) at today’s event “The economic unsustainability of the European fur industry,” held in Rome.

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‘A complete sensory overload’: More than 70 dogs, birds and horses rescued from alleged neglect in Texas

Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Runnels County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of over 60 dogs and puppies, as well as several chickens, horses, ducks and geese from an alleged neglect case in Ballinger, Texas.

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Italy
In Italy, top animal welfare issues include intensive cage and crate confinement and extreme crowding on farms, the import of animal trophies, dogfighting and the use of animals for testing in laboratories.