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Historic meat reduction project launched in Bahia, Brazil
BAHIA, Brazil—Humane Society International in Brazil has teamed up with four cities in the northeastern state of Bahia—Serrinha, Barroca, Teofilandia and Biritinga—and the local Public Prosecutor Office, to transition all of the meals served at its public school cafeterias to 100 percent plant-based
HSI statement on European Parliament cetacean bycatch vote
The European Parliament has voted to only marginally improve protections for cetaceans in EU waters in the framework of the proposed new Regulation on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures (2016/0074). Each year, high numbers of
Coyote trapped in plastic tubing and bare bear make remarkable recovery at the Fund for Animals Wildlife Center
For the last few months, our Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, California, has been home to two high-profile residents: a coyote found with plastic construction tubing wrapped around her neck, and a bear, Eve, who came to us severely underweight and completely bald. Today, I want to share
Dillard’s targeted for being last major US department store to still sell animal fur
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas—Today, four leading animal protection organizations—the Humane Society of the United States, Born Free USA, FOUR PAWS USA and Last Chance for Animals—launched a national campaign urging Dillard’s, the last major U.S. department store still selling animal fur, to adopt a fur
The Humane Society of the United States releases annual Protein Sustainability Scorecard, ranking top food service companies in the US
The Humane Society of the United States has released its annual Protein Sustainability Scorecard, which assesses the efforts of top U.S. food service companies to reduce their impact on the environment and animals through purchasing and menuing practices. The companies included in this report are
Shocking case of Labrador ‘Charlie’ burnt alive in Sri Lanka renews calls for Animal Welfare Bill to finally replace 112-year-old cruelty law
COLOMBO – Animal protection campaigners in Sri Lanka, Humane Society International, are renewing calls for the country’s outdated 1907 animal welfare law to be replaced, following a series of shocking cases of animal abuse. The most recent case on New Year’s Eve saw a Labrador dog named Charlie
City of Paulicéia, Brazil adopts Meatless Monday program at public schools
The city of Paulicéia in Brazil’s São Paulo state, in partnership with Humane Society International, has joined the global Meatless Monday movement, committing to offering exclusively plant-based meals at all its public schools one day a week. This program will impact approximately 120,000 meals a
Thousands of beach & street dogs in Mauritius visit paradise island’s first ever spay/neuter clinic as luxury hotel to the stars helps charity campaign
MAURITIUS – Thousands of dogs and puppies on the popular paradise island of Mauritius are being spayed and neutered as part of animal charity Humane Society International’s mission to help the government humanely reduce the number of dogs roaming the streets, beaches and hotels. There are an
Karnataka Forest Department publishes manual for better management and rescue of snakes
KARNATAKA, India—In a move that will standardize and certify humane and responsible snake rescue in the state, the Karnataka Forest Department on Monday published an operational manual for certified snake rescuers. The guidelines titled “Effective Human-Snake Conflict Management and Mitigation: An
Celebrate a Pawsome Diwali: Be kind to animals this festive season
INDIA—With Diwali just around the corner, and spirits running high, it’s worth remembering that a festival that centers on spreading happiness should encompass the needs of our furry friends, too. In addition to expressing its support for COVID-19 precautions as suggested by the government of India
Spay and neuter programs are helping street dogs in Costa Rican urban areas
SAN JOSE—A study of street dog and cat populations conducted by animal welfare organization Humane Society International in nine key areas in Costa Rica has revealed that animal numbers are starting to decrease in some urban areas thanks to spay and neuter programs. Conducted in July and August last
Public demands animal testing bans
Since helping to make the European Union the world’s largest cruelty-free beauty market, we and our partners have been striving to ban cosmetic testing on animals in the world’s largest and most influential beauty markets. We couldn’t do it without the backing of millions of caring citizens
Statement on the EU’s revised rules on ivory trade
BRUSSELS—Today, the European Commission has published its long-awaited revision of the EU rules on ivory trade with a goal to end most forms of this trade in the EU. Humane Society International/Europe has campaigned for many years for the EU to tighten its ivory trade regime and close the loopholes
Horrible Hundred puppy mill report reveals puppies suffering in filth from untreated injuries and illnesses at active dog breeders
The Humane Society of the United States released its 11th annual Horrible Hundred report today, drawing back the curtain to reveal the cruelty and broken enforcement system lurking behind the cute puppies that the public sees in pet stores and online. The report describes violations such as failing
U.S. Endangered Species Act protection sought for giraffes
WASHINGTON—In response to recent scientific consensus on giraffes’ vulnerability to extinction, five wildlife protection groups today petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect Earth’s tallest land animal under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The legal petition, filed by the Center
Animal protection groups support grant to fast-track non-animal approaches for COVID-19 vaccine research
WASHINGTON—Humane Society International and the Humane Society of United States have supported a fast-track research grant for non-animal approaches to investigate mechanisms, medicines and vaccines for the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to
Why the Canadian Government Supports the Commercial Seal Hunt
"Mr. Speaker, I would like to see the 6 million seals, or whatever number is out there, killed and sold, or destroyed and burned. I do not care what happens to them…the more they kill the better I will love it." - John Efford, former Canadian Minister of Natural Resources Opinion polls consistently
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