475 Chinese Dogs Rescued from Butchers’ Knives
by Peter Li April 20, 2012 was a significant day for the estimated 130 million dogs in China. A weibo (Chinese twitter) alert led to a massive dog rescue on a highway in Kunming, southwest Yunnan Province. Advocates intervene Stopped at a
No Bull Runs for Costa Rica
by Cynthia Dent Should an animal be afforded dignity and protection against cruelty? In Costa Rica, the answer was a resounding “Yes,” effectively halting a proposed Pamplona-esque bull run. Bringing bull runs to Costa Rica At the beginning of 2012, the Spanish
Q&A: Cosmetic Testing in Canada
Q: What does “cruelty-free” mean in relation to cosmetics? A: A cruelty-free cosmetics company is one that has eliminated animal testing at all levels of production as of a “fixed cut-off date.” This must apply not only to the finished products that
Cosmetics testing Q&A
What criteria must be met for a cosmetic to be considered “cruelty-free”? A: Different certification schemes exist around the world, but in general when a cosmetic is said to be “cruelty-free” it means the manufacturer has committed to 1) not conduct or
Accomplishments
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An End to Street Dog Killing in Dhaka, Bangladesh
A few years ago, Rubaiya Ahmed founded Obhoyaronno, a non-governmental organization with a focus on street dog welfare. HSI has partnered with Obhoyaronno to better the lives of street dogs in Bangladesh through multiple meetings with government officials and ongoing training in
Leveret Mortality
Despite having suffered a decline in population of up to 80 percent over the last century, hares are afforded little protection during their breeding season. This cruel anomaly allows many thousands of pregnant and lactating females to be killed during the sensitive
Threats to Hares in the UK
The brown hare (Lepus europaeus) and the upland mountain hare (Lepus timidus) have suffered serious population declines during the last century, with brown hare numbers estimated to have plummeted by 80 percent since 1880. Habitat loss Much of the decline has been
Hare Population Declines and Action Plans
Brown and mountain hares in the UK have suffered serious population declines in the last century, and although the government set a target to double brown hare numbers, these much-maligned animals continue to suffer from many threats. It is believed that there
Working toward a Humane World
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