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WAYANAD, KERALA—Animal protection organization Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International/India), in collaboration with Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Pookode, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on "Emergency Care and Response for Animals during Disasters."  The initiative has been implemented with the philanthropic support of the Tata Trusts.

Animal protection organization Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International India) has launched emergency relief operations for animals affected by the devastating floods in Maharashtra.

In a major breakthrough in efforts to end the dog meat trade in northeastern India, three long-time dog meat wholesalers have permanently left the trade after supplying dogs for slaughter and consumption for more than 20 years.

DELHI, India— Animal protection organization Humane World for Animals India, in collaboration with Kritika Balaji, a wildlife trade researcher, has published a new report titled “Safeguarding Biodiversity and Public Health: A Policy Analysis of Exotic Pet Trade in India”.

Pune, MAHARASHTRA—Animal protection organization Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International/India), in collaboration with EduGrown, hosted Pune’s first-ever roundtable on plant-based meals in schools and colleges.

AMRITSAR, Punjab— On World Red Cross Day, Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International) was honoured by the Red Cross Society of India (Punjab State Branch) for the disaster relief and response 

After hearing all parties, a three-judge bench in the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria, pronounced its final judgment in the suomotu case on street dogs. The Apex Court reaffirmed that there must be urgent and effective implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, including the development of infrastructure and veterinary care services.

ROME—“It is time to put an end to fur farming and to the trade in fur products in Europe,” urged animal protection organization Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) at today’s event “The economic unsustainability of the European fur industry,” held in Rome.