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One court after another has shot down the pork industry’s repeated challenges to the legality of our game-changing farm animal welfare laws. The most recent resounding win for animals comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, which has upheld a Massachusetts law that bans the cruel

When we say we want to change the world for animals, we mean it—and that’s why, so often, the stories I tell here are about fights to end animal cruelty on a massive scale. But it is also important to remember the small, everyday kindnesses that make our movement for animals so powerful. And that’s

Over the weekend, the 86th annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration concluded in Shelbyville, Tennessee, and we are determined that this be the last Celebration with abused walking horses on display. A rule finalized earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and slated to

Right now, across the U.S. and Canada, black bears are preparing for hibernation by consuming 20,000 calories each day. This feeding frenzy is essential for their survival during the winter months, especially for mother bears planning to hibernate with cubs who need added fat to survive the cold and

A decade ago, when our team at Humane World for Animals Korea (known then as Humane Society International/Korea) began its breakthrough efforts to close dog meat farms in South Korea, we were told that achieving a ban on the dog meat industry in the country would be impossible. Our new report, “

Earlier this year, a 51-year-old chimp named Montessa arrived at Chimp Haven, a lush 200-acre sanctuary in Louisiana. For three decades she had undergone painful and invasive experiments in a federal laboratory. Her moment of freedom, which she shared with 20 other retired chimpanzees who finally

Over the weekend, a roadside zoo in Hugo, Oklahoma, announced on Facebook that its owner and operator, Ryan Easley, had been killed by a tiger. Growler Pines Tiger Preserve’s post stated: “This tragedy is a painful reminder of both the beauty and unpredictability of the natural world.” This is a

Every now and then an individual animal’s story captures worldwide attention and brings the pains and paradoxes of our relationship to other species into stark relief. We saw this with Cecil, Harambe and Lolita—animals who became famous because of their tragic fates. We saw it last month with a wild

A t midnight last night, the U.S. federal government shut down because Congress failed to pass funding legislation for the government in the new fiscal year, which begins October 1. When a shutdown occurs, “non-essential” federal workers are furloughed, which means they are placed on temporary leave

Teddy was never meant to have a name. When he was born, he was given only a number, just like the tens of thousands of dogs bred in the United States for use in animal testing and research each year. Beagles are chosen for testing because of their trusting, docile nature and small size. Teddy was

A beautiful story came out over the weekend in the Washington Post about an 11-year-old beagle named Hammy. Adopted in 2013 after living in a research laboratory for his first four years of life, Hammy became the beloved pup of journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan. As often happens, both the human and the

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At last, there is significant new progress on the welfare of chickens raised for meat. Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.), a U.S.-based organization that develops standards for farmed animal welfare, has decided to phase in slower-growing breeds of chickens. Most of the chickens used for meat have

These easy pickling recipes will help you add bold flavor to almost any plant-based meals this summer.

Give backyard birds clean, fresh water with this DIY birdbath project made from repurposed flowerpots.

When an overwhelmed caregiver asked for help, Humane World and other animal nonprofits stepped in to save more than 100 rabbits.

Test your animal knowledge with this fun and challenging animal crossword puzzle! Download to complete and then check your answers. Packed with trivia, pop culture references and fascinating wildlife

Humane World for Animals United Kingdom works with organizations to end the cruelest farming practices and promote a compassionate plant-based food system. Last summer, we rehomed two mother pigs when

Less than a month after she first learned to go on leash, a brindle-and-white dog named Cameo completed a turn around the inside of a Maryland care and rehabilitation center and, keeping pace with her

When Gail Strickler and her husband, Bill Jasper, decided to get a dog soon after they married, there was no question in Strickler’s mind that their new companion would be a rescue. Though none of