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Breaking news: Virginia governor signs bill ending new cosmetics animal testing
Virginia’s Gov. Ralph Northam has just signed into law bills that would ban new cosmetics animal testing and sales of animal-tested cosmetics in his state. Virginia joins three U.S. states that already have similar laws on their books. In 2018 California became the first state to prohibit the sale
What I saw as a worker at a breeding facility for primates in research
Our Animal Research Issues Department is headed by Kathleen Conlee who has devoted the past two decades of her life to this work. But before she became an avid animal protection advocate she worked at a breeding facility that supplied primates for research. Recently we released a video of Katie
Breaking news: Maryland lawmakers say 'no' to new cosmetics tests on animals
Maryland will soon become the fifth U.S. state to say no to cosmetics testing on animals. State lawmakers last night voted to prohibit new tests on animals for cosmetics and all sales of newly-animal-tested cosmetics beginning July 2022. The Senate and House versions of the bills passed the Maryland
New hope for 26 chimps who deserve life in a sanctuary, not a lab
Twenty-six chimpanzees at a laboratory in New Mexico have a stronger shot at spending the rest of their lives in a sanctuary now that the National Institutes of Health has dropped its appeal in a lawsuit focused on their future.
Our fight against expanded use of monkeys in research heats up
We’re pushing back hard against plans to fund expanded reliance on monkeys in experiments in the U.S., plans that would see even more of these intelligent, curious animals used in outdated and unreliable tests, often at taxpayer expense.
Chimps await sanctuary, while NIH still refuses to move them despite judge’s ruling
Despite a recent court ruling and the animal welfare benefits of sanctuary retirement, media reports indicate the National Institutes of Health is still refusing to allow 26 chimpanzees warehoused in a government laboratory in New Mexico to spend the rest of their lives at Chimp Haven. These chimps
Five ways to tell a puppy is from a puppy mill
Every year, an estimated 2.1 million puppies are sold from roughly 10,000 puppy mills across the United States. In these massive breeding facilities, nearly 500,000 dogs are kept solely for the purpose of breeding. Many of them will be killed or discarded when they become too old to breed, never
Special clinics in Costa Rica bring care to local pets while helping protect wildlife
The Animal-Friendly Communities pilot project is helping residents of an isolated community access much-needed veterinary services and support for taking care of pets.
5 things you can do right now to create a better world for animals
Everyone who cares about animals can now count themselves as part of a community advocating for increased animal welfare and protection.
There’s a new chance to protect pangolins—and you can help
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just announced its proposed listing of seven additional species of pangolins under the U.S. Endangered Species Act as endangered. These ESA protections are critical for heavily trafficked non-native species because the U.S. is a major destination and transport hub.
I review complaints about puppy mills for Humane World for Animals. Here’s what I’ve learned.
The real stories from real people are a powerhouse for showing the dark truth of this industry.
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
Providing lifelong care to Liberia’s ex-laboratory chimpanzees isn’t a job, it’s a calling
Eight years ago, dozens of chimps already traumatized by their use as laboratory test subjects found themselves abandoned on a set of islands in Liberia, after funding for their care was pulled. Even though the chimps’ caretakers no longer had jobs or support, they stayed and fed the animals as best
Humane World for Animals: A vision for the future
Our determination to end animal cruelty has made us who we are today. After 70 years of changing the lives of animals, we now span geographies, cultures, backgrounds and skillsets. We are united by our singular vision to create a humane world. And we are so excited to announce that this vision is
Something to celebrate this Thanksgiving: Major wins for farm animals in 2024
Celebrating love, gratitude and togetherness is what we enjoy most about Thanksgiving in the U.S. For those who advocate for farmed animals, the meal at the center of this holiday can be a difficult reminder of how some cultural traditions can be so difficult to change.
Horseshoe crabs belong in the ocean, not in labs
Nearly 1 million horseshoe crabs are taken from the wild every year and used for their blue blood, which contains a special protein that can test for contamination of medical products.
Coyotes, foxes among hundreds of animals saved from fur and urine farm in Ohio
More than 250 animals have now been safely relocated from an abysmal fur and urine farm in Hartsgrove, Ohio, to rehabilitators and sanctuaries. Our rescuers are calling this one of the most horrific situations they have ever seen.
In win for animals, Switzerland becomes first country to pass ban on fur imports
In a move that could end the animal fur trade in Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Council announced in May that it will ban all imports of fur and fur products produced using “methods that involve cruelty to animals."
Wisconsin raid shows why strong laws against cockfighting are essential
Odd little brown patches could be spotted all across the grounds of a property in Wisconsin when our Animal Rescue Team arrived on Thursday last week.
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.