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Jane Goodall standing in front of a floral arrangement

U.S. Department of State

United States
Jane Goodall remembered as a hero for animals

WASHINGTON, D.C.―Humane World for Animals, formally known as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, mourn the loss of Jane Goodall DBE, founder of t

Martina Pluda, director of Humane World for Animals Italy

Valerio Perini/Humane World for Animals

Italy
Protecting elephants from trophy hunting: “Tuskers” receives a special mention at the Italian Pet Carpet Film Festival

The documentary “Tuskers: Saving the last gentle giants”, from animal charity Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society International, has received a special mention at the Pet Carpet Film Festival.

a dog with a brindle coat sitting on the ground inside a makeshift wire enclosure

Dog Meat Free Indonesia

Indonesia
Campaigners welcome inclusion of the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill in Indonesia’s 2026 National Legislation Program

JAKARTA―The Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition welcomes the decision of the Indonesian House of Representatives (known as the DPR RI) to include the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill in the 2026 Priority National Legislation Program, or Prolegnas.

a snake with a black and white striped tail

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Europe Germany
Legal loopholes make EU a prime destination for stolen wildlife trade

The European Union remains a main hub and destination for wildlife ‘stolen’ from the Americas, Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia and Oceania. A new report makes the case for stricter laws and the closure of serious legal loopholes.

a cat in grass outside

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United States
Reward offered for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for killing cats with gun darts in Washington County, Maryland

BOONSBORO, Md.—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting at least eight cats with steel razor-tip bl

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United States
Harlem’s Fashion Row partners with Humane World for Animals to host climate week event focused on animal welfare and sustainability

NEW YORK—Harlem’s Fashion Row, the premier agency supporting and championing designers of color, partnered with Humane World for Animals on September 23 to host a sustainability panel event at the iconic Victoria Theater in Harlem.

Hundreds in Mexico City attend mass first aid class for people and animals in disasters

Felipe Marquez

Mexico
Hundreds in Mexico City attend mass first aid class for people and animals in disasters

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s first ever mass public first aid and CPR class for people and animals in disasters took place in Mexico City on Sept. 18.

an animal rescue responder holding a small puppy

Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals

Canada
Dogs rescued from alleged neglect find sanctuary in Canada

MONTREAL, Quebec—Following an extended rescue operation from an allegedly neglectful breeder in the United States, 11 rescued dogs were transported to Humane World for Animals’ Canadian care and rehabilitation centre near Montreal, where they are receiving dedicated care and treatment.  

Tigers in cages

Humane World for Animals

Death of zoo owner and former circus exhibitor a sad and preventable tragedy, says Humane World for Animals

Ryan Easley, the owner of an Oklahoma roadside zoo Growler Pines Tiger Preserve, was killed by a tiger at his roadside zoo this weekend. Easley owned at least ten tigers. Prior to operating Growler Pines, Easley ran ShowMe Tigers, a circus act featuring tigers that traveled throughout the U.S.

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A Humane World is the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block.

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