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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
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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