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Italian media’s undercover investigation at Europe’s biggest hunting fair exposes trophy hunting lobby’s deceptions, divide amongst hunters as countries consider trophy trade bans
ROME—Yesterday, the Italian media outlet Kodami released Europe’s largest hunting fair held in Dortmund, Germany from January 24-29, delivering another shocking look behind the scenes of an industry currently under intense political scrutiny in Europe as multiple Member States consider hunting
Belgium to ban hunting trophy imports to protect wildlife
BRUSSELS—Today, the Belgian Federal government’s Council of Ministers approved a legislative proposal for a ban on the import of hunting trophies of endangered animal species, put forth by Zakia Khattabi, Minister of Climate, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Green Deal. The Minister’s
Limitations of Animal Tests
It doesn’t matter whether you live in a city, suburb, or on a farm, and it doesn’t matter whether you work in an office, a factory, or at home—or whether you don’t work at all. You’re going to come into contact with lots of synthetic chemicals every day, starting with your toothpaste (even your
Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron, Olivia Munn and more star in Humane Society International’s animated short film Save Ralph in aid of global campaign to ban cosmetic testing on animals
WASHINGTON—Hollywood filmmakers and movie stars have joined forces with Humane Society International to produce a powerful stop-motion animated short film, Save Ralph, calling for an end to cosmetic testing on animals around the world. Although banned in 40 countries, the practice is still perfectly
Campaigners―joined by Kim Basinger, Ricky Gervais and Peter Egan―celebrate as Jakarta, Indonesia, bans city’s dog meat trade that kills 340 dogs a day
JAKARTA, Indonesia—Hollywood actress Kim Basinger, comedian Ricky Gervais and British actor Peter Egan have joined campaigners from the Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition in celebrating news that Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta has banned the dog and cat meat trade. The stars sent a video message
Celebrities including Pierce Brosnan, Simon Cowell, Cameron Diaz, Ellen DeGeneres call for end to horrific dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia
WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF THE KILLING OF DOGS LONDON—Some of the biggest names in acting, music and sports from around the world have come together to sign a letter urging President Joko Widodo of Indonesia to end the brutal slaughter of millions of dogs and cats for the meat trade
Wildlife trade
Wild animals are targets for poaching, captive hunting, the fur trade, the exotic pet trade and more. We're stopping the Wildlife Trade to keep animals safe in their natural habitat.
In 2019, we made big strides for companion animals in puppy mills, dog meat trade, research and more
Each year, our campaigns work on a multitude of issues related to improving the lives of companion animals, including dogs, cats and horses. In 2019, we made incredible gains on this front, culminating with the signing of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act into law in November. The
Puppy fattening farmers in Viet Nam’s dog meat hotspot of Thai Nguyen join Models for Change program to exit cruel trade linked to rabies
THAI NGUYEN , Viet Nam—More than 50 puppies have been rescued from two dog meat fattening farms in Thai Nguyen as part of a joint effort between the local government and animal charity Humane Society International to crack down on the dog meat trade in one of Viet Nam’s dog meat hotspots. The owners
European Union is the world's second largest importer of hunting trophies of internationally protected species, new report shows
BRUSSELS—A new report published in the week marking the six- year anniversary of the killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe by an American trophy hunter reveals that the European Union is the world’s second biggest hunting trophy importer after the United States. EU Trophy Hunting by the Numbers
More than 100 cross-party MPs and Peers call on UK Government to ban fur sales and imports in Britain
LONDON—A group of more than 100 cross-party MPs and Peers has written to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Rt Hon George Eustice MP calling on the UK Government to cut Britain’s ties with the cruel fur industry by banning the import and sale of animal fur. Humane Society
Before and after: Humane World revisits Kangaroo Island five years after heartbreaking bushfire rescue
Five years ago, Humane World for Animals rescuers deployed to Kangaroo Island to help animals killed, injured and displaced by the Black Summer bushfires. Now, our staff returns to the site of that
Sanctuaries
Humane World for Animals provides care for thousands of animals. This vital work responds to today’s cruelties, while our education, legislative and policy work prevent tomorrow’s.
Animal testing and research
Animal testing and research
We're working globally to replace cruel, outdated animal testing with modern, animal-free research methods that are better for both people and animals.
Dog and cat welfare
Dog and cat welfare
Every day around the world, millions of dogs and cats face neglect and cruelty. From rescues to policy reforms, Humane World for Animals works to protect pets and support people in caring for them.
TOWIE’S Pete Wicks helps charity rescue more than 170 dogs from death row on South Korean dog meat farm
Animal rescuers from Humane Society International have saved more than 170 dogs languishing on a squalid dog meat farm in South Korea, and The Only Way Is Essex’s Pete Wicks joined the rescue team on what he described as one of the most emotional experiences of his life. Thirteen of the dogs will
Humane World for Animals: A vision for the future
Our determination to end animal cruelty has made us who we are today. After 70 years of changing the lives of animals, we now span geographies, cultures, backgrounds and skillsets. We are united by our singular vision to create a humane world. And we are so excited to announce that this vision is
Animal welfare groups commend Gov. Hochul for signing bill to end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in New York pet stores
NEW YORK—Today, animal welfare groups commended Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, groundbreaking legislation that will stop the flow of cruelly bred puppies to New York pet stores by ending the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state. Championed
How to be an animal-friendly tourist: Humane World for Animals’ top tips
BERLIN—Temperatures are rising and the summer holidays are just around the corner in Germany. In time for the busy travel season, Humane World for Animals Germany (formerly Humane Society International) has published an animal-friendly travel guide with eight tips to help travelers enjoy a summer