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World Health Organization and others recommend countries to urgently suspend trade in wild mammals and close food markets selling wild mammals
WASHINGTION—Earlier this week, the World Health Organization (WHO), World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released a guidance urging governments around the world to take immediate action to reduce the risk of zoonotic disease spread in traditional
Organizația Mondială a Sănătății și alte foruri internaționale recomandă statelor lumii, să suspende de urgență comerțul cu mamifere sălbatice și să închidă piețele care vând mamifere sălbatice
WASHINGTON—Săptămâna trecută, Organizația Mondială a Sănătății (OMS), Organizația Mondială Pentru Sănătate Animală (OIE) și Programul Organizației Națiunilor Unite pentru Mediu (UNEP) au emis un ghid de măsuri prin care cer guvernelor din întreaga lume să ia măsuri imediate pentru a reduce
U.S. agrees to decide pangolin protections
WASHINGTON—Under a new legal agreement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The agreement, approved today by a federal judge, requires the agency to decide by June 2021. It
Trump Administration urged to protect giraffes on World Giraffe Day
WASHINGTON—On World Giraffe Day, a coalition of conservation and animal-protection organizations will pressure the Trump administration to move forward with Endangered Species Act protection for giraffes. In a letter to be delivered Friday, the groups document giraffes’ ongoing silent extinction
Skit, poster-making and storytelling workshop builds children’s awareness on the need to protect animals during heat wave
KASARGOD, Kerala—A two-day workshop on heat wave preparedness for animals conducted at Padanna Kadappuram HSS School helped students learn about the impact of extreme heat on animals and proactive ways to help. The workshop, conducted by Humane World for Animals India (formerly Humane Society
Michoacán becomes the sixth Mexican state to ban bullfighting
MICHOACÁN, Mexico—In an historic move reflecting evolving societal values and animal welfare concerns, Michoacán has officially banned bullfighting, marking a significant step towards a more compassionate treatment of animals. This landmark decision makes Michoacán the sixth state in Mexico to
The Humane Society of the United States deploys to Florida and Tennessee to help animals in the wake of devastating Hurricane Helene
Editor's note: This press release was updated on Sept. 30 to reflect updated details about veterinary services and additional locations the Humane Society Family of Organizations is deployed for disaster response. The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Florida and Tennessee
Developing story: More than 100 animals rescued in multi-species alleged cruelty case in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA—The Humane Society of the United States is assisting law enforcement in Oklahoma with the rescue of over 100 animals, including dogs, goats, fish, a pig, and companion birds such as cockatoos and parrots, from an alleged cruelty situation. Responders and veterinarians from Operation
Hundreds of animals rescued in multi-species alleged cruelty case in Grady County, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY—On Wednesday, the Humane Society of the United States assisted the Grady County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of hundreds of animals from a multi-species alleged cruelty case. Authorities served a search and seizure warrant on a residential property in Grady County, where they found
As Maryland’s 2025 legislative session concludes, advocates celebrate landmark animal welfare reforms
ANNAPOLIS—As the 2025 legislative session ends, the Maryland legislature has proven that even during one of the most challenging political environments in recent years, support for animal welfare remains a top priority among lawmakers. The session included a historic first in humane law as a
Tổ chức Humane Society International tại Việt Nam đổi tên thành "Humane World for Animals” nhằm hoàn thành tốt nhất sứ mệnh
Hà Nội (Ngày 18 tháng 2 năm 2025) - Tổ chức Humane Society International tại Việt Nam chính thức công bố đổi tên và nhận diện thương hiệu mới thành Humane World for Animals (Thế giới Nhân đạo cho Động vật) nhằm thể hiện rõ ràng sứ mệnh của mình là tạo ra sự thay đổi lâu dài cho động vật ở Việt Nam
La Ciudad de México reconoce a los animales comunitarios y a sus cuidadores en una reforma legal histórica
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO—En un avance importante para el bienestar animal, la Ciudad de México ha reformado su Ley de Protección y Bienestar de los Animales para reconocer oficialmente a los animales comunitarios: perros y gatos que viven en espacios públicos o comunitarios y son cuidados por las y los
Mexico City recognizes community animals and their caregivers in landmark law reform
MEXICO CITY—In a major development for animal welfare, Mexico City has revised its Animal Welfare law to officially recognize community animals—dogs and cats who live in public or communal spaces and are cared for by residents. This significant reform provides legal status and protection for animals
Animal advocates urge Mexican Senators to pass strong penalties for dogfighters
Animal advocates called on the Justice Committee of the Senate to urgently pass a bill to penalize dogfighting. The bill would reform the Federal Criminal Code to penalize individuals for organizing fights, owning or trading a fighting dog, possessing a property used to hold fights, or attending a
'Horrible Hundred' puppy mill report reveals mysterious puppy deaths, severely wounded dogs in breeding facilities
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its annual Horrible Hundred puppy mill report, which details violations or concerns at a sampling of 100 problem puppy mills across the country to educate the public about conditions in
Dogs rescued from puppy mill in Limón receive justice
SAN JOSÉ—The Sanctioning Administrative Proceeding Court of the National Animal Health Department (SENASA) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced a sentence in favor of animal welfare in Costa Rica, convicting a person who was breeding dogs in a puppy mill. Humane Society
HSI/Canada celebrates placement of all remaining dogs rescued in March from a South Korean dog meat farm
MONTREAL—A total of 89 dogs and puppies rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm in March have all left Humane Society International/Canada’s Montreal emergency shelter. Most of the dogs are now in forever homes while others have been placed with rescue organizations and will be available for
STATEMENT: Humane Society International/Canada calls on the Quebec government to stop animal abuse
MONTREAL—Humane Society International/Canada is calling on the Quebec government to properly enforce the law and protect animals from abuse. According to a report published by La Presse last week, authorities responsible for enforcing animal protection laws are failing to take action and turning a
HSI and OIJ join in training sessions on animal cruelty issues
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica—Today concludes a week of training for more than 60 officials of the Judicial Investigation Agency (Organismo de Investigación Judicial, or OIJ), the federal department responsible for enforcing the anti-cruelty law in Costa Rica. Humane Society International/Latin America and
Nevadans to present officials with polling that shows overwhelming support for a ban on wildlife killing contests
LAS VEGAS—This Thursday, concerned citizens from across Nevada will attend a meeting of the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners Contest Committee to advocate for a ban on wildlife killing contests. These controversial events reward participants for killing the most, the heaviest, or even the