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The Asia Canine Protection Alliance
The Asia Canine Protection Alliance is an international alliance of animal protection organisations formed by Humane Society International, Animals Asia Foundation, Soi Dog Foundation, and Change For Animals Foundation. We are committed to improving the welfare of dogs in the region by ending the
Lucy and Tiffany Watson star in new video showing shoppers how to recognise fake faux fur
Lucy and Tiffany Watson have teamed up with Humane Society International UK to help consumers avoid being conned into buying cruel animal fur mislabelled as faux fur. Filmed in support of the charity’s #FurFreeBritian campaign, the sisters -- and Lucy’s dog Digby -- share their top tips for telling
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
The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International, and Humane Society Legislative Fund release “Terrible Ten Trophy Hunting Stories of 2019”
WASHINGTON -- Every year, trophy hunters kill tens of thousands of wild animals around the world for fun and bragging rights. Their gruesome quests, some of which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, may even involve illegal activities. The trophy hunting industry marginalizes local people and
An undercover investigation at the Safari Club International convention reveals the sale of potentially illegal wildlife products, captive-bred lion hunts and displays of thousands of products made from giraffes, elephants, stingrays, kangaroos and more
WASHINGTON — An undercover investigation last week by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International exposed exhibitors peddling wild animal products at the Safari Club International convention in Reno, Nevada. Items found for sale include belts and boots made of elephants
Celebrities and NGOs worldwide call for G20 ‘international whaling intervention’ as summit host Japan launches new whale killing programme
LONDON -- Celebrities and animal conservation and welfare NGOs from across the globe are calling for an ‘international whaling intervention’ to be staged at the G20 summit in Osaka as summit hosts Japan prepare to launch a renewed commercial whaling programme.[1] The programme will see Japan openly
Central Java's Karanganyar Regency announces action plan to end the dog meat trade
JAKARTA – Indonesia's Regency of Karanganyar in Java has pledged an action plan to end its brutal dog meat trade, following a shocking investigation by campaign coalition Dog Meat Free Indonesia. The action plan includes closing all 21 stalls selling dog meat in the regency and the creation of
British holidaymakers to Iceland urged to help stop whales being killed for tourist restaurants by pledging not to eat whale meat on vacation
LONDON ― More than 240,000 British tourists who visit Iceland each year are being urged by Icelandic and UK charities not to eat whale meat on holiday, but instead to appreciate whales alive and wild at sea. As most Icelanders don’t eat whale meat, the vast majority of whale is consumed by the 2.3
For my mom, the first animal advocate I ever knew
I lost my mother this week. She was 92 years old, and she packed most of those years with a remarkable compassion for animals – a compassion she cultivated in my sisters and me as well as in countless other people she encountered. My mother taught me that it wasn’t enough to just love animals – she
HSUS Animal Rescue Team deploys in tornado-hit Alabama to help local shelters, transport dogs
As Alabama recovers from a blitz of devastating tornadoes, the Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Lee and Barbour Counties. Staff responders are coordinating efforts to empty local shelters of unowned, adoptable animals so that these agencies and organizations can respond to
In 2020, we made progress in China, India and South Korea on ending the dog meat trade
The pandemic posed many challenges for our Humane Society International staff working to end the dog meat trade in nations where it exists. Travel overseas was difficult if not impossible in most cases, but with millions of dogs still suffering in the dog meat trade, sitting on our hands was not an
Helping local shelters
How we help local pet shelters and rescue groups
Freed From Their Cages
On April 17, 2015, HSI helped rescue 64 dogs—including poodles, Maltese, Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas, Yorkshire terriers and Pekingese—from a puppy mill in Costa Rica. Neglected and used Many had been kept in overcrowded, filthy aerial enclosures and had never seen sunlight or received veterinary
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Compassion Without Borders
by Julie Falconer What awakens Fausto Limón in the middle of the night isn’t a sound but a smell. Since 1994, the Perote Valley, Mexico, resident’s closest neighbor has been a massive pig farm co-owned by U.S.-based Smithfield Foods. When the stench is unbearable, Limón and his family get out of bed
Deeksha Joshi launches Abhay Sankalp - an innovative community-driven campaign for street dog management
Vadodara— Gujarati film actress Deeksha Joshi of “Sharata Lagu” fame launched an initiative by Humane Society International/India called “Abhay Sankalp,” a programme working with residential housing colonies to ensure peaceful coexistence between street dogs and people. Representatives of 52
Sheltering, Adoption and Fostering Resources
Providing care to Chile’s much beloved ‘prison cats’
In the Santiago Sur Criminal Detention Center, one of Chile’s oldest prisons, hundreds of cats live alongside 4,482 inmates. It’s relatively common in prisons throughout Chile that felines roam the halls. Originally introduced into penitentiaries to control rodent populations, cats have come to play
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.