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Beagle caught up in animal testing

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United States
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund encouraged by EPA’s renewed commitment to ending animal testing

WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that they will reinstate

Rhino trophy

Britta Jaschinski

United Kingdom
Footstools made from elephant feet and slippers made from bear paws: award-winning wildlife photojournalist Britta Jaschinski highlights the macabre reality of trophy hunting

LONDON—An emotive exhibition by award-winning wildlife photographer Britta Jaschinski, in support of a campaign to end UK imports of hunting trophies, has opened in London to public acclaim.

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United States
New Senate bill resurrects disastrous threat to animal protections and state laws

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society of the United States, and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following stateme

Workshop for children

Rashmi V

India
Skit, poster-making and storytelling workshop builds children’s awareness on the need to protect animals during heat wave

KASARGOD, Kerala—A two-day workshop on heat wave preparedness for animals conducted at Padanna Kadappuram HSS School helped students learn about the impact of extreme heat on animals and proactive

Guinea pig

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Europe
Roundtable report shapes EC Roadmap for phasing out animal testing in chemical safety

BRUSSELS—A new roundtable report on phasing out animal testing in chemical safety assessments makes a significant contribution to the continuing drive to promote the development and implementation

Rooster

Melissa Lee

United States
As Maryland’s 2025 legislative session concludes, advocates celebrate landmark animal welfare reforms

ANNAPOLIS—As the 2025 legislative session ends, the Maryland legislature has proven that even during one of the most challenging political environments in recent years, support for animal welfare r

A matador thrusts swords into an exhausted bull in a bullfighting arena

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Mexico
Michoacán becomes the sixth Mexican state to ban bullfighting

MICHOACÁN, Mexico—In an historic move reflecting evolving societal values and animal welfare concerns, Michoacán has officially banned bullfighting, marking a significant step towards a more compas

EU chicken welfare roundtable

Elise Allart/Humane World for Animals

Europe
Policymakers urged to strengthen chicken welfare standards at European Parliament roundtable

BRUSSELS—Last week, participants in the “Chicken Welfare Roundtable: Collaboration for Change” at the European Parliament called for urgent reforms to improve the lives of chickens raised solely fo

Two cute kittens playing outside

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United States
More Than a Pet has supported over 570,000 pets and their families

WASHINGTON (April 1, 2025)—Across the country, families are struggling to afford necessities, including veterinary care and pet supplies.

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A Humane World is the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block.

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