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What the US government shutdown means for animals
A t midnight last night, the U.S. federal government shut down because Congress failed to pass funding legislation for the government in the new fiscal year, which begins October 1. When a shutdown occurs, “non-essential” federal workers are furloughed, which means they are placed on temporary leave
10 years ago, a trophy hunter killed Cecil. Here’s how we’re continuing to honor the lion’s legacy.
A decade ago, an American trophy hunter shot an African lion just outside Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park with an arrow. Like many hunters before and after him, he was seeking a trophy, a part of his kill that he could lawfully import back home to the United States. He could hang it on his wall, and
Top Five Reasons to Use a Community Ecotourism Operator
In HSI’s Wildlife Ecotourism section, we work with local NGOs in developing countries to help communities create ecotourism products that are unique, exciting, and beneficial for people, animals, and the environment. To find out the five most compelling reasons to try this unique kind of tourism
New SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in a former Italian mink farm: parliamentary question presented with support from Humane World for Animals
MILAN, Italy—A new parliamentary question concerning the fate of mink still confined on Italian farm facilities and previously intended for fur production was presented during Milan Fashion Week and the COP 16.2 on biodiversity in Rome. Humane World for Animals, formerly known as Humane Society
Imperilled monkeys, opossum and wild birds among 14 animals returned to Guatemalan jungle after rescue from negative human interaction
PETEN, Guatemala—Fourteen mammals and birds, including species classified as domestically endangered or vulnerable, have been released back into the wild of the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from negative human interactions. Wildlife NGOs Asociacion Rescate y
Undercover investigation: Holiday shoppers urged to avoid supporting cruel puppy mills
Amidst the holiday season—the busiest puppy-buying time of the year—the Humane Society of the United States warns consumers against purchasing a puppy from a pet store and inadvertently supporting the puppy mill industry. An undercover investigation by the HSUS is exposing unsafe and filthy
Stop fur farming in Europe
The evidence is clear, the moral case undeniable and EU citizens overwhelmingly demand change.
End the cruel dog and cat meat trades worldwide
Speak out against the cruel, unnecessary and dangerous dog and cat meat trade.
Sign the pledge to end trophy hunting
Every year, hundreds of thousands of wild animals are killed solely to obtain "trophies"—heads, hides or pelts and even whole animals—to stuff, skin and hang on a wall.
Speak up for animals suffering on factory farms
Prevent the suffering of animals on factory farms and protect the world around us. Urge world leaders to support and drive a transition toward a more resilient plant-centric food system.
Gov. Kotek called on to address growing disease risks on mink farms
SALEM, Ore.—Wildlife-advocacy and animal-protection groups sent an urgent letter today calling on Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state officials to address mink fur farms’ escalating threats to public health and wildlife. The groups are asking the governor to fast-track phasing out commercial mink fur
Japan ends year-long pesticide poisoning tests on beagle dogs after study finds them pointless
TOKYO—Humane Society International welcomes the March 30 decision of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to abolish its requirement to conduct year-long poisoning tests on beagle dogs for pesticides such as weed killer. In these tests, as many as 32 dogs are fed pesticide-laced
Coroner’s report on tragic 2016 dog attack in Montreal deems breed bans ineffective and unhelpful
The Quebec coroner’s office released its report on the death of Christine Vadnais, who in 2016 was attacked by a dog misidentified by the media as a pit bull.Following this tragic event, the City of Montreal and other municipalities moved to ban pit bull-type dogs while the Province of Quebec
Humane Society International/Canada commends B.C. bill to crack down on shark fin trade
MONTREAL— Humane Society International/Canada is joining the family of the late Rob Stewart, writer and director of the renowned documentary Sharkwater, in welcoming the introduction of Green Party MLA Sonia Furstenau’s landmark bill that would end the possession, sale and distribution of shark fins
Chased by boats until exhausted, blown up with explosives, stabbed with lances: HSI slams Japan’s proposals as brutal and reckless
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil—On the opening day of the 67th meeting of the International Whaling Commission, animal charity Humane Society International’s team of experts at the meeting are calling on governments to reject Japan’s reckless proposal to set quotas for cruel commercial whaling, and urging
On World Egg Day, HSI welcomes global progress towards cage-free production
SINGAPORE—Friday, Oct. 12 is World Egg Day and while the majority of egg-laying hens in the world are confined to barren cages for nearly their entire lives, Humane Society International, a global animal protection organization, welcomes the progress made around the world towards higher animal
European Parliament hearing for the ‘Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics’ European Citizens’ Initiative: 1.2 million citizens demand (again) to stop animal testing
BRUSSELS—In an unprecedented milestone, the European Citizens Initiative “ ‘Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics —Commit to a Europe without animal testing” reached more than 1.2 million validated signatures in January. This is the second ECI on this issue that has surpassed the one million signature mark
Victory: US restricts the import of live African elephants and trophies
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a final rule governing import permits for live African elephants and elephant hunting trophies. This action effectively bans elephant hunting trophy imports from certain countries that serve as major destinations for trophy hunters—a win
Ilfov street dogs and cats to receive free veterinary care
BUCHAREST, Romania—Together with the animal protection organization Humane Society International/Europe, the Ilfov County Council, kicked off a community-wide program to deliver free veterinary care to street dogs and cats. Teams of veterinarians will provide services such as spay and neuter