Press Releases

BERLIN – According to a new online survey conducted by Humane World for Animals Germany among 207 licensed veterinarians in 14 federal states, veterinarians overwhelmingly support trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs but say inadequate funding and inconsistent policies are hindering efforts to reduce street cat populations. The responses of the 80 veterinarians actively involved in TNR work, together with those of the 127 veterinarians who do not currently perform TNR, provide the most detailed picture to date of the clinical, financial and structural conditions under which TNR occurs  in Germany.

LONDON — International outerwear brand Woolrich Europe has officially announced a fur-free commitment in collaboration with the Fur Free Alliance, a coalition of 45 animal protection organizations in more than 30 countries. The announcement comes following more than 200,000 emails sent to the company and public demonstrations outside stores across Europe.

SEOUL―In a major milestone for global animal protection, international animal group Humane World for Animals (previously called Humane Society International) has completed its final large-scale dog meat farm rescue mission in South Korea before the country's historic ban on the dog meat industry comes into full enforcement in February 2027. The group rescued more than 70 dogs from a dog meat farm in Gangjin this week, marking a poignant final chapter for Humane World for Animals, which has rescued almost 3,000 dogs from South Korea’s dog meat farms since 2015.

WASHINGTON –  Today, Blink-182 drummer and longtime animal lover Travis Barker sheds his bad boy image for a good cause. Barker is teaming up with Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, to encourage people to take action for animals by implementing Small Steps for Good in their everyday lives.

BRUSSELS ―The Icelandic government has formally confirmed it will introduce a legislative bill in February 2027 to amend the Whaling Act, giving “particular consideration” to a permanent ban on whaling, an announcement welcomed by Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International).

Previously unpublished footage from Finnish fur farms shows that so-called "monster foxes"―animals selectively bred to grow unnaturally large for larger pelts―continue to be bred despite years of fur industry promises of reform and legislation intended to prevent animal suffering.

Seeing wildlife can be an exciting part of travel, but behind many attractions marketed to tourists is a cruel industry that turns wild animals into entertainment, props, photo opportunities and commodities.

BRUSSELS—As the European Commission considers its final response to the Fur Free Europe European Citizens’ Initiative, The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has published a 

BERLIN – Nearly three quarters (73.9%) of people in Germany believe that animal welfare should be part of the school curriculum.