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On World Red Cross Day, our Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Response team was recognized by the Indian Red Cross Society (Punjab State Branch) for supporting animals during the devastating Punjab floods of September 2025.

Jaihari AK

India
Good news: Humane World for Animals India recognized by the Red Cross for its flood relief operation in Punjab

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 

Humane World for Animal India's Lucknow staff from Companion Animals and Engagement team on-ground catching and handling street dogs while inputting data on the mobile app for neuter, along with ABC center where surgeries and prep of street dogs are done.

Abhishek Rastogi

India
States and Union Territories ordered to effectively implement the Animal Birth Control Framework

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.

Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society International) called for an end to fur farming and the trade in fur products in Europe during the event “The economic unsustainability of the European fur industry,” held on February 19 in Rome.

Fabio Di Marcantonio

Italy
Italian MEPs appeal to the European commissioner for animal welfare: end fur farming

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.

Dog behind metal fence

Meredith Lee/Humane World For Animals

Humane World for Animals rescues dogs from a suspected dogfighting situation at a large property in Union County, Florida as part of a multi-property seizure in Clay and Union counties on Dec. 10, 2025.
Animal welfare leaders welcome multi-agency government strategy to combat animal cruelty

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, are encouraged to see the 

Dog behind metal gate.

Meredith Lee/Humane World For Animals

Humane World for Animals provides dogs rescued from a suspected neglect situation in Havre de Grace, MD with care and medical exams at the Care Center on August 28, 2025.
United States
As USDA moves to address puppy mill cruelties, humane advocates push for stronger standards of care at commercial dog breeding facilities

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, are encouraged to see the U.S.

The image depicts an indoor poultry farm filled with numerous white chickens.

Lukas Vincour / ZvÌrata NejÌme/We Animals Media

Thousands of young chickens sit on a densely packed rearing barn floor at an industrial broiler chicken farm. Czechia, 2020.
United States
USDA prioritizes cruelty ahead of animal welfare and worker safety at slaughterhouses

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, strongly condemn a new proposal by the U.S.

The image depicts a grizzly bear mother walking alongside her two cubs in a natural setting.

Don Getty

Wild grizzly bears at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
United States
Kids invited to speak up for wild animals for World Wildlife Day on March 3

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, launched a nationwide conservation education and advocacy project empo

Man painting mural on wall.

Hiraj/Humane World For Animals

Humane World for Animals India staffers and volunteers painting beautiful murals on the Lucknow's ABC Centre to celebrate a major milestone
India
Lucknow marks one 100,000 dog sterilization milestone with vibrant, educational murals at its Animal Birth Control center

Lucknow has achieved a major milestone in humane street dog management by completing one 100,000 dog sterilization surgeries under its Animal Birth Control program

Woman petting small dog on leash.

Audra Houghton/Humane World For Animals

Humane World for Animals responders greet dogs in Kipnuk after flying into the village to continue animal evacuation efforts following Typhoon Halong.
United States
Animal protection organizations partner to help Alaskan communities recover from Typhoon Halong

In the wake of Typhoon Halong, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc. with ongoing recovery efforts in typhoon-stricken villages.

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