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Latin America
Humane Society International with Felinnos Foundation provides veterinary care to cats at a criminal detention center in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile―Almost 100 cats living in Chile’s largest and oldest prison facility have received veterinary care for the first time thanks to a joint program by Humane Society International and local Chilean charity Felinnos Foundation. The cats living with the estimated 4,482

Kathy Milani/HSI
India
Kingdom of Bhutan is first country in the world to achieve 100% street dog sterilization and vaccination after 14-year project with Humane Society International

THIMPHU, Bhutan—The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan has become the first country in the world to declare its entire street dog population fully sterilized and vaccinated following years of investment in a humane dog management program with global animal charity Humane Society International

Ten Lemurs, four macaques and other animals removed from poor conditions in two Puerto Rico facilities are now thriving at a Texas sanctuary

MURCHISON, Texas—Ten lemurs, four macaques, two llamas, two coatis, three emus and an ostrich have made remarkable recoveries and living their best lives at Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas, after being removed from a now-shuttered zoo and a holding facility in

Jessica Webb/HSI
United Kingdom
Armed Forces chefs will be putting more plants on plates after attending a vegan cookery masterclass

LONDON — Military chef instructors from across the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force and Civil Service have been learning how to create plant-based, flavour-filled, planet-friendly dishes thanks to the latest vegan culinary training workshop held by animal protection organisation Humane

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Mexico
Humane Society International/Mexico honors animals in Dia de Muertos celebration

MEXICO CITY—Humane Society International/ Mexico is pleased to announce its participation in the traditional Dia de Muertos Ofrendas at Casa Fuerte del Indio Fernández in Coyoacán. This year's beautiful and heartfelt ofrenda will be dedicated to all animals, with a special remembrance

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Farmed animal welfare South Africa
Avian flu crisis is a call to rethink our food system

CAPE TOWN, South Africa—Amidst the headlines detailing the severe outbreak of avian flu in South Africa, the culling of approximately 7.5 million infected chickens this year, and the resulting economic impacts, animal protection organization HSI/Africa says the fragility of our current food

Pig farm in Italy
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Europe
Eurobarometer: EU citizens demand better animal welfare

BRUSSELS—The European Commission released today the long-awaited results of its Eurobarometer survey on EU citizens’ attitudes towards animal welfare. As anticipated, the polling data confirms that the vast majority of Europeans (84%) believe that the welfare of farm animals should be better

University of Dayton leads the way in swift plant-based menu changes

DAYTON, Ohio—The University of Dayton, Ohio’s largest private university, has exceeded its plant-based menu goal by surpassing its 2025 goal by 10%. The institution is solidifying its reputation in sustainability by consistently serving over 40% plant-based entrees. In 2021, the University of

CalAnimals launches new program to help keep people, pets together amidst disasters

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California Animal Welfare Association, the state association representing and supporting more than 260 animal shelters and animal control agencies, is pleased to announce the launch of a three-year project to improve disaster preparedness. With funding generously provided by the Humane Society

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