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The cruel and terrible truth of hound hunting
Unleashing packs of hounds on wild animals is not a solution to any kind of human-wildlife conflict, nor can it be remotely considered a kind of hunting involving good sportsmanship.
The tide may be turning for dogs and other animals in laboratories
The things that make beagles wonderful companion animals are also the things that have led to their extensive use as laboratory test subjects: They are friendly, good-natured and easy to handle. U.S. laboratories use more than 40,000 of these gentle animals in experiments every year.
Dog meat farm survivors arrive in US to find homes
Dozens of dogs are settling in at our care and rehabilitation center in Maryland after arriving last week from an illegal dog meat farm in South Korea.
New audit knocks persistent USDA dog breeder inspection deficiencies
Last wolf-dog hybrid on fur farm gives birth as she’s rescued
The U.S. could finally outlaw these persistent cruelties to horses
Two bills reintroduced to the U.S. Congress this week could prevent the protracted suffering of so many horses. Here are ways you can show your support for ending these cruelties.
Seeing a mother bear nursing cubs in Yellowstone changed how I understand bear families
At Humane World for Animals, we work to protect wild species of many kinds from trophy hunting and lethal predator control programs. Bears stand at the center of this campaign, as the targeting of black bears by trophy hunters in the U.S.
Dehydrated, eyeless dog just one of more than 100 animals rescued from alleged cruelty case
More Than a Pet campaign celebrates heroes for helping animals
Cast your vote and help decide who will be named the 2025 More Than a Pet Community Hero!
Big pork’s new shameless attempt to ‘fix’ Proposition 12
In his dystopian novel Animal Farm, George Orwell uses the pig, Squealer, to show how those in power use language, rhetoric and misdirection to spread propaganda, bend the truth and ensure their continued political and social dominance.
In a win for animals, Brazil votes to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics
Earlier this month, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies voted to ban the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals. Brazil is one of 45 countries and 12 U.S. states to limit or ban this cruelty.
In a win for animals, Brazil votes to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics
Earlier this month, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies voted to ban the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals. Brazil is one of 45 countries and 12 U.S. states to limit or ban this cruelty.
Families that bought sick puppies from Texas Petland settle lawsuit
When Stephanie Gonzalez purchased a puppy from Petland Webster, a Houston area store that is part of the infamous chain of puppy mill
Lucknow, India, shows how to humanely manage street dogs
Our team in India is proving that humane management approaches really work to improve the lives of animals and decrease human-animal conflicts in communities.
Celebrating Humane World for Animals across the globe
The launch of our rebrand was about far more than just a name change—it represents our commitment to creating a more humane world.
Our responders join with South Carolina officials to rescue 23 dogs and puppies from suspected dogfighting operation
On June 12, members of our animal rescue team joined South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents at two properties associated with an alleged dogfighting operation in Richland County. Together, they rescued 23 dogs and puppies from circumstances of apparent neglect and injuries consistent with dogfighting.
Undercover investigator finds ‘forgotten dogs room’ at Long Island puppy mill
Helping people care for their pets all over the world in 2025
All over the world, people who love and take care of dogs, cats and other companion animals are facing a growing crisis as they struggle to access veterinary services, pet food and other animal care resources.