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Actor and advocate Daniel Henney to host signature To the Rescue! Gala benefiting Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States
The annual To the Rescue! gala supporting the animal protection work of Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States will take place Nov. 1, 2024, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
The Humane Society of the United States assists Caldwell County following the rescue of approximately 60 dogs and cats from alleged cruelty case
The Humane Society of the United States is caring for approximately 60 dogs and cats rescued by Caldwell County Animal Care and Enforcement from an alleged cruelty case in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Lawsuit challenges federal failure to protect hippos
WASHINGTON—Animal protection and conservation groups sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for missing its deadline to decide whether the common hippopotamus should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Statement on Petco ending rabbit sales
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Petco’s decision to commit to an adoption-only policy for rabbits, the third-most common companion animal in the United States, and one of the pets most frequently held in animal shelters.
The Humane Society of the United States deploys to Florida and Tennessee to help animals in the wake of devastating Hurricane Helene
Editor's note: This press release was updated on Sept. 30 to reflect updated details about veterinary services and additional locations the Humane Society Family of Organizations is deployed for disaster response.
Ricky Gervais says Yulin dog meat festival is heart-breaking, as Humane Society International rescues ‘little Ricky’ dog in his honour
LONDON—Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais is urging people to get behind Humane Society International’s campaign to shut down China’s cruel dog and cat meat trade, including the infamous Yulin dog meat festival that takes place this week, on June 22.
Local environmental agency and global animal protection group renew joint efforts to strengthen animal welfare in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY—Humane World for Animals Mexico, formerly called Humane Society International Mexico, and the Environmental and Territorial Planning Office (PAOT) of Mexico City have renewed their agreement to continue expanding their long-standing joint efforts to promote animal welfare in the natio
La Procuraduría Ambiental y del Ordenamiento Territorial de CDMX y Humane World for Animals renuevan esfuerzos de colaboración para fortalecer el bienestar animal en la Ciudad de México
Humane World for Animals México, antes llamada Humane Society International México, y la Procuraduría Ambiental y del Ordenamiento Territorial de la Ciudad de México (PAOT) renovaron su acuerdo de colaboración con el objetivo de continuar y expandir sus esfuerzos conjuntos de larga data para promover el bienestar animal en la capital del país.
Mexican Senate votes to end use of captive marine mammals for entertainment and moves one step closer to a ban
Humane World for Animals Mexico, previously called Humane Society International Mexico, welcomes the unanimous approval by the Mexican Senate of an amendment to the General Wildlife Law that would ban the use of marine mammals such as dolphins, sea lions and orcas in captive entertainment, such as fixed or traveling shows.
El Senado mexicano vota para acabar con el uso de mamíferos marinos cautivos para entretenimiento y da un paso más hacia su prohibición
Humane World for Animals México, anteriormente Humane Society International México, celebra la aprobación unánime por parte del Senado mexicano de una reforma a la Ley General de Vida Silvestre que prohibiría el uso de mamíferos marinos como delfines, leones marinos y orcas en espectáculos de entretenimiento en cautiverio, como espectáculos fijos o itinerantes.
Chiapas classifies animal cruelty as a crime: A historic step for animal protection in Mexico
CHIAPAS, Mexico—Chiapas is no longer the only state in the country without criminal penalties for animal cruelty. With the recent reform of its Penal Code, the State Congress of Chiapas approved the incorporation of a new section that criminalizes acts of cruelty against companion animals.
Mexico bans use of captive marine mammals for entertainment
MEXICO CITY―Humane World for Animals Mexico, previously called Humane Society International Mexico, welcomes the unanimous approval by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies of an amendment to the General Wildlife Law that bans the use of marine mammals such as dolphins, sea lions and orcas in captive e