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Over three quarters (77%) of UK voters want to see the government ban fur imports
LONDON—New U.K. national polling from the #DontBetrayAnimals campaign, backed by a group of 14 of the country’s leading animal protection charities including Humane Society International/UK, shows British voters want to see the government deliver on its promise to protect animals. Polling comes
Stars Demand EU Action at CITES to End Cruel Trade in Wild-Caught Elephants
GENEVA–Ricky Gervais, Simon Pegg, Leona Lewis, Dame Judi Dench, Alesha Dixon, Evanna Lynch, Bryan Adams, Virginia McKenna OBE, Thandie Newton, Pamela Anderson, Peter Egan, and Jenny Seagrove are among a host of compassionate personalities who have joined forces with animal protection and
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
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
Elephant who escaped circus last year forced to perform under threat of illegal bullhook in Indianapolis
Viola is on my mind once again, as our Indiana state director brought to my attention that bullhook-wielding handlers forced Viola and another elephant named Kelly to perform at the Murat Shrine Circus in Indianapolis.
Puppy mills FAQ
What are puppy mills? And why are these dog breeding facilities inhumane? Get the answers to frequently asked questions and learn how you can help put a stop to puppy mills.
Illegal cat fur sold as faux fur on British high-street
MEDIA DOWNLOADS LONDON—A joint investigation by Humane Society International/UK and Sky News has discovered shoes containing real cat fur for sale on the British high-street by youth fashion chain Missguided. The import and sale of fur from domestic cats and dogs has been banned across the EU since
Finding solace in nature
I’ve associated cardinals with my paternal grandparents for as long as I can remember. The backyard of their small but charming home in Hazlet, New Jersey, was where I had my first encounters with
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Black Beauty Ranch
With over 1,400 acres, Black Beauty Ranch is home to nearly 650 domestic and exotic animals, many of whom have been rescued from near-death situations.
Ending China's dog and cat meat trade
Globally, an estimated 30 million dogs and 10 million cats are slaughtered annually for human consumption. Of these, approximately 10 million dogs and 4 million cats are killed each year in China
An end to animal testing at the EPA and other federal agencies: it couldn’t come soon enough
We are encouraged by the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement this week that it would rededicate itself to a phaseout of animal testing.
Horseshoe crabs belong in the ocean, not in labs
Nearly 1 million horseshoe crabs are taken from the wild every year and used for their blue blood, which contains a special protein that can test for contamination of medical products.
About Animal Testing
The term "animal testing" refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology and diseases. Here's what's involved.
Asia’s Dog Meat Trade: FAQs
Answers to questions about the dog meat trade
There’s a new chance to protect pangolins—and you can help
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just announced its proposed listing of seven additional species of pangolins under the U.S. Endangered Species Act as endangered. These ESA protections are critical for heavily trafficked non-native species because the U.S. is a major destination and transport hub.
Closed: Petland store that sold terribly sick puppy for thousands of dollars
“I am paying $7,000 for ashes.” This is what a heartbroken woman from Texas told our team in December 2022 about a puppy she’d purchased at a Petland store in Houston the year before. Even though Lovie Langston had asked the shop staff if the puppy was healthy, and been assured that she was, as soon
Wild horse and burro management
Free-roaming horses and burros deserve every chance to live out their lives wild and free. If population management requires interventions, we must do everything possible to ensure those actions are in the best interest of the animals.