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Chihuahua State passes strong dogfighting legislation
CHIHUAHUA—Humane Society International welcomes the passage of a bill to penalize a host of activities related to dogfighting in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. Congresswoman Nadia Xóchitl Siqueiros Loera introduced the bill during a ceremony attended by HSI in August. Dogfighting became a federal
UK fur trade must be curbed, says Parliamentary Committee following HSI’s #FurFreeBritain campaign
An Inquiry by the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee, launched in response to investigations by Humane Society International/UK and media partners, published its report today calling on Government to hold a public consultation to consider whether to ban the import and sale of animal fur in
Lawsuit aims to force Trump administration to halt U.S. pangolin trade
WASHINGTON— Wildlife conservation groups sued the Trump administration today to force officials to propose Endangered Species Act protections for critically imperiled pangolins. Today’s lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that pangolins, which inhabit Asia and Africa, are in
Intensive animal agriculture could spark the next pandemic, says new report, recommending major global shift to more plant proteins
WASHINGTON—The world’s addiction to intensive animal farming, in which thousands of stressed animals are kept in close proximity, is the perfect breeding ground for future pandemics, and world leaders must accelerate action to shift global diets towards more plant-based foods, says a white paper
Die Massentierhaltung birgt Risiken für die öffentliche Gesundheit
BERLIN/WASHINGTON—Die weltweite Abhängigkeit von der Massentierhaltung, in der Tausende von stressbelasteten Tieren auf engstem Raum gehalten werden, bietet den perfekten Nährboden für Viren, die künftige Pandemien auslösen können. Staats- und Regierungschefs müssen die Maßnahmen zur Umstellung der
Nuovo rapporto: L’allevamento intensivo potrebbe scatenare la prossima pandemia, necessaria la transizione verso le proteine vegetali
ROMA—La dipendenza mondiale dai sistemi di allevamento intensivi, in cui migliaia di animali dello stesso genotipo vengono tenuti a stretto contatto ed in situazioni di stress e scarso benessere, rappresenta un rischio reale per lo sviluppo di future pandemie. Questo è quanto emerge dal nuovo
World Health Organization and others recommend countries to urgently suspend trade in wild mammals and close food markets selling wild mammals
WASHINGTION—Earlier this week, the World Health Organization (WHO), World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released a guidance urging governments around the world to take immediate action to reduce the risk of zoonotic disease spread in traditional
Organizația Mondială a Sănătății și alte foruri internaționale recomandă statelor lumii, să suspende de urgență comerțul cu mamifere sălbatice și să închidă piețele care vând mamifere sălbatice
WASHINGTON—Săptămâna trecută, Organizația Mondială a Sănătății (OMS), Organizația Mondială Pentru Sănătate Animală (OIE) și Programul Organizației Națiunilor Unite pentru Mediu (UNEP) au emis un ghid de măsuri prin care cer guvernelor din întreaga lume să ia măsuri imediate pentru a reduce
U.S. agrees to decide pangolin protections
WASHINGTON—Under a new legal agreement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The agreement, approved today by a federal judge, requires the agency to decide by June 2021. It
Trump Administration urged to protect giraffes on World Giraffe Day
WASHINGTON—On World Giraffe Day, a coalition of conservation and animal-protection organizations will pressure the Trump administration to move forward with Endangered Species Act protection for giraffes. In a letter to be delivered Friday, the groups document giraffes’ ongoing silent extinction
Skit, poster-making and storytelling workshop builds children’s awareness on the need to protect animals during heat wave
KASARGOD, Kerala—A two-day workshop on heat wave preparedness for animals conducted at Padanna Kadappuram HSS School helped students learn about the impact of extreme heat on animals and proactive ways to help. The workshop, conducted by Humane World for Animals India (formerly Humane Society
Michoacán becomes the sixth Mexican state to ban bullfighting
MICHOACÁN, Mexico—In an historic move reflecting evolving societal values and animal welfare concerns, Michoacán has officially banned bullfighting, marking a significant step towards a more compassionate treatment of animals. This landmark decision makes Michoacán the sixth state in Mexico to
New Senate bill resurrects disastrous threat to animal protections and state laws
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society of the United States, and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statement on the introduction of the Food Security and Farm Protection Act in the United States Senate. “This
The Humane Society of the United States deploys to Florida and Tennessee to help animals in the wake of devastating Hurricane Helene
Editor's note: This press release was updated on Sept. 30 to reflect updated details about veterinary services and additional locations the Humane Society Family of Organizations is deployed for disaster response. The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Florida and Tennessee
Developing story: More than 100 animals rescued in multi-species alleged cruelty case in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA—The Humane Society of the United States is assisting law enforcement in Oklahoma with the rescue of over 100 animals, including dogs, goats, fish, a pig, and companion birds such as cockatoos and parrots, from an alleged cruelty situation. Responders and veterinarians from Operation
Hundreds of animals rescued in multi-species alleged cruelty case in Grady County, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY—On Wednesday, the Humane Society of the United States assisted the Grady County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of hundreds of animals from a multi-species alleged cruelty case. Authorities served a search and seizure warrant on a residential property in Grady County, where they found
As Maryland’s 2025 legislative session concludes, advocates celebrate landmark animal welfare reforms
ANNAPOLIS—As the 2025 legislative session ends, the Maryland legislature has proven that even during one of the most challenging political environments in recent years, support for animal welfare remains a top priority among lawmakers. The session included a historic first in humane law as a
Tổ chức Humane Society International tại Việt Nam đổi tên thành "Humane World for Animals” nhằm hoàn thành tốt nhất sứ mệnh
Hà Nội (Ngày 18 tháng 2 năm 2025) - Tổ chức Humane Society International tại Việt Nam chính thức công bố đổi tên và nhận diện thương hiệu mới thành Humane World for Animals (Thế giới Nhân đạo cho Động vật) nhằm thể hiện rõ ràng sứ mệnh của mình là tạo ra sự thay đổi lâu dài cho động vật ở Việt Nam
New report reveals which U.S. food service companies are delivering on plant-based promises
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its 2025 Food Service Industry Protein Sustainability Scorecard, an annual report evaluating leading U.S. food service providers on their efforts to improve animal welfare and reduce their
La Ciudad de México reconoce a los animales comunitarios y a sus cuidadores en una reforma legal histórica
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO—En un avance importante para el bienestar animal, la Ciudad de México ha reformado su Ley de Protección y Bienestar de los Animales para reconocer oficialmente a los animales comunitarios: perros y gatos que viven en espacios públicos o comunitarios y son cuidados por las y los