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As 13 fighting dogs are seized in Gela, Italy, Humane World for Animals and Fondazione Cave Canem cite the importance of cruelty reporting by the public

ROME—Thirteen pit bull-type dogs from an illegal dogfighting and underground betting ring — including four puppies and a pregnant female — were recently seized in Gela, Sicily, as part of an operation

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Iceland’s government confirms bill to consider whaling ban will be introduced in February 2027

BRUSSELS ―The Icelandic government has formally confirmed it will introduce a legislative bill in February 2027 to amend the Whaling Act, giving “particular consideration” to a permanent ban on

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How travelers can support wild animals rather than exploit them

Seeing wildlife can be an exciting part of travel, but behind many attractions marketed to tourists is a cruel industry that turns wild animals into entertainment, props, photo opportunities and

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Leading scientists and experts in The Lancet urge EU to ban fur farming over public health risks

BRUSSELS—As the European Commission considers its final response to the Fur Free Europe European Citizens’ Initiative , The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has published a commentary by leading

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Bureau of Land Management failures lead to betrayal and slaughter of wild horses, New York Times investigation shows

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund condemn the Bureau of Land Management’s enabling of a pathway that has resulted in circumvention of the longstanding congressional

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Humane World for Animals welcomes Italy’s provisions for funding care and custody of dogs rescued from dogfighting

ROME, Italy—There is good news for dogs rescued from dogfighting and for the organizations that care for them, in the form of a commitment to fund the costs of the animals’ care and custody. The

Francesca Pistollato, senior program director in biomedical science at Humane World for Animals, has been honored with a LAV Animal Award for her commitment to promoting innovative and animal-free science.
Humane World for Animals’ Francesca Pistollato honored for her contributions to animal-free science
ROME, Italy—Francesca Pistollato, senior program director in biomedical science at Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International), has been honored with a LAV Animal Award in
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Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana will no longer promote fur at Milan Fashion Week

Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), the exclusive owner of the “Milano Fashion Week®” trademark, announced today that it will no longer promote fur at any official Milan Fashion Week event

Humane World for Animals in Italy and Fondazione Cave Canem hosted an event in Salerno on March 27, 2026, focused on giving a second chance to animals rescued from dogfighting.
Italy awaits decree on funding for the rehabilitation of animals rescued from dogfighting

SALERNO, Italy—Humane World for Animals Italy (formerly called Humane Society International) and Fondazione Cave Canem hosted an event in Salerno today, focused on giving a second chance to animals

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