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As New Jersey legislators move to stop the puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline, new evidence links Garden State puppy stores to cruel mass breeding facilities
TRENTON, New Jersey—State Senators Brian Stack, D-Hudson, and Raj Mukherji, D-Jersey City, and Assemblywomen Shama A. Haider, D-Englewood, and Luanne M. Peterpaul, D-Asbury Park, have introduced legislation that will prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, effectively cutting off
Horrible Hundred report exposes disturbing realities at puppy mills, including do-it-yourself surgeries, rodent and lice infestations and mysterious puppy deaths
The Humane Society of the United States has released its annual Horrible Hundred report, which exposes violations or concerns at 100 puppy mills to educate the public about conditions prevalent in breeding operations throughout the country. Researchers combed through inspection records from state
Indiana animal welfare organizations unite against controversial pro-puppy mill bill, HB 1412
The Humane Society of the United States joins Hoosier animal shelters, rescues and local governments in strongly opposing HB 1412. This cruel bill would force cities and counties across Indiana to allow pet stores to sell puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers, voiding ordinances in 21 Indiana
Approximately 250 dogs and puppies rescued from alleged cruelty at two puppy mills in Milburn, Oklahoma
Editor's note: This release has been updated to reflect the final count of animals removed from the property. The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of approximately 250 dogs and puppies as part of an alleged cruelty case at two
The Humane Society of the United States undercover investigation exposes Petland store for selling sick puppies and sourcing from notorious puppy mills
An HSUS undercover investigator who worked 40 shifts as a kennel attendant at a Petland store in Novi, Michigan, documented sick puppies, dangerous conditions and improper care with a hidden camera. The investigator witnessed puppies being delivered in unmarked vans from out of state, transported in
Indianapolis Councillors honored for commitment to stopping puppy mills
The Humane Society of the United States presents Indianapolis City-County Council Vice President Zach Adamson and Councillor John Barth with the Humane Council Award for their efforts to help animals in Indianapolis by authoring a humane pet store ordinance to end the sale of dogs and cats in pet
Animal Welfare Considerations - UPDATE
Some toxicity tests consume hundreds or thousands of animals per substance examined (e.g., lifetime cancer studies consume approximately 400 rats and 400 mice; a study of birth defects and developmental toxicity consumes 1,300 rats and/or 900 rabbits; and a study of sexual fertility and reproduction
I'm a Little Tiger
Through a partnership with the Vietnamese government, HSI's "I'm a Little Tiger" book will be used in schools to help teach children about tiger poaching concerns and conservation efforts. Watch the video. You can click the lower-left icon to view in full-screen mode, or here to download a PDF.
I'm a Little Elephant
Through a partnership with the Vietnamese government, HSI's "I'm a Little Elephant" book will be used in schools to help teach children about elephant poaching concerns and conservation efforts. You can click the lower-left icon to view in full-screen mode. Watch the "I'm a Little Elephant" video.
I'm a Little Pangolin
Through a partnership with the Vietnamese government, HSI's "I'm a Little Pangolin" book will be used in schools to help teach children about pangolin poaching concerns and conservation efforts. Click the lower-left icon to view in full-screen mode. Watch the "I"m a Little Pangolin" video:
Footstools made from elephant feet and slippers made from bear paws: award-winning wildlife photojournalist Britta Jaschinski highlights the macabre reality of trophy hunting
LONDON—An emotive exhibition by award-winning wildlife photographer Britta Jaschinski, in support of a campaign to end UK imports of hunting trophies, has opened in London to public acclaim. The exhibition, titled “Still Life”, showcases 35 powerful photographs of hunting trophies, and invites
Officials are targeting Florida bears, proposing to reopen controversial trophy hunting season despite opposition
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—State residents are responding with outrage over the recent proposal from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reopen a trophy hunting season on the state’s iconic and beloved black bears. The plan would allow trophy hunters to kill as many as 187 bears using
BREAKING: Elephant is shot eight times during unlawful hunt in Limpopo Province, South Africa
CAPE TOWN—Humane Society International has learned about a male elephant who was killed in a deeply distressing and tragic trophy hunt at a local game reserve on September 3, 2023, in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The elephant suffered through eight gunshots over an extended period of time
BREAKING: Elefant wird bei illegaler Jagd in der Provinz Limpopo, Südafrika, achtmal angeschossen
KAPSTADT/BERLIN—Humane Society International (HSI) hat von einer erschütternden und tragischen Trophäenjagd erfahren, bei der am 3. September 2023 in einem örtlichen Wildreservat in der südafrikanischen Provinz Limpopo ein Elefantenbulle getötet wurde. Der Elefant litt über einen längeren Zeitraum
Elefante colpito da otto pallottole durante una battuta di caccia illegale nella provincia di Limpopo, Sudafrica
CITTÀ DEL CAPO—Humane Society International ha appreso dell’uccisione di un elefante maschio, durante una tragica battuta di caccia al trofeo, tenutasi il 3 settembre 2023, in una riserva nella provincia di Limpopo, in Sudafrica. L’elefante ha sofferto terribilmente a causa degli otto colpi da arma
Breaking: Canada enacts historic ban on elephant ivory and rhino horn trade
OTTAWA, Ontario—The Canadian government has banned domestic trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, as well as the import of hunting trophies containing these parts. The landmark measures fulfill a 2021 Ministerial mandate and are a critical step in protecting these iconic species. The move follows
Canadá promulga prohibición histórica sobre el comercio de marfil de elefante y cuernos de rinoceronte
OTTAWA, Ontario—El gobierno canadiense ha prohibido el comercio interno de marfil de elefante y cuernos de rinoceronte, así como la importación de trofeos de caza que contengan estas partes. Esta medida histórica cumple un mandato ministerial del 2021 y es un paso fundamental para proteger estas
Breaking: Belgium bans the import of hunting trophies
BRUSSELS—In a momentous triumph for wildlife conservation and animal welfare, Belgium’s Parliament sealed a landmark decision today by voting unanimously in favour of the Minister of Climate, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Green Deal, Zakia Khattabi's bill prohibiting the import of
Breaking News: Belgien verbietet die Einfuhr von Jagdtrophäen
BRÜSSEL—In einem bedeutenden Triumph für den Schutz von Wildtieren und den Tierschutz hat das belgische Parlament gestern Abend eine bahnbrechende Entscheidung getroffen, indem es einstimmig für den Gesetzentwurf der Ministerin für Klima, Umwelt, nachhaltige Entwicklung und Green Deal, Zakia
La Belgique interdit l'importation de trophées de chasse
BRUXELLES—Dans une victoire mémorable pour la conservation des espèces sauvages et le bien-être des animaux, le Parlement belge a pris une décision historique aujourd'hui par un vote unanime en faveur du projet de loi de la Ministre du Climat, de l'Environnement, du Développement durable et du Green