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Good news! US keeps moving away from animal testing and research with major NIH announcement
It’s estimated that more than 50 million mice, rats, dogs, cats, monkeys, rabbits and other animals endure experiments in U.S. laboratories each year. The sheer scale of this animal suffering is hard to imagine, but thanks to new commitments to phase out animal testing and prioritize replacing
No, fur is not coming back in fashion, no matter what some headlines claim
There are moments when it might seem that progress toward a better world for animals threatens to take a step back. That is sometimes the case with the fashion industry, where what’s in and what’s out is always shifting. Recently, a few articles suggested that fur may be making a comeback. At first
The cruel and terrible truth of hound hunting
Unleashing packs of hounds on wild animals is not a solution to any kind of human-wildlife conflict, nor can it be remotely considered a kind of hunting involving good sportsmanship.
Debunking the myth of the big bad wolf
Wolves are one of the most vilified species in the world, and so our work to protect them has spanned decades and seen highs and lows. Recently, the European Union voted to downgrade the protection status of wolves , and in the U.S. there are new attempts to roll back wolf protections as well. Here
The tide may be turning for dogs and other animals in laboratories
The things that make beagles wonderful companion animals are also the things that have led to their extensive use as laboratory test subjects: They are friendly, good-natured and easy to handle. U.S. laboratories use more than 40,000 of these gentle animals in experiments every year. But we are
Why is outdated animal research still being used when better science exists?
Why are animal models still being used when kinder, scientifically robust and human-relevant methods exist? In large part, it is due to how biomedical research is funded.
Celebrating Humane World for Animals across the globe
The launch of our rebrand was about far more than just a name change—it represents our commitment to creating a more humane world.
Wisconsin raid shows why strong laws against cockfighting are essential
Odd little brown patches could be spotted all across the grounds of a property in Wisconsin when our Animal Rescue Team arrived on Thursday last week.
Five ways to tell a puppy is from a puppy mill
Every year, an estimated 2.1 million puppies are sold from roughly 10,000 puppy mills across the United States. In these massive breeding facilities, nearly 500,000 dogs are kept solely for the purpose of breeding. Many of them will be killed or discarded when they become too old to breed, never
We must dismantle the cruel puppy mill industry from every angle. Here’s how.
Macey Mullins bought a little Jack Russell terrier from a Petland store in Ohio in 2020. According to Mullins, when she purchased the dog, she was assured that the dog was healthy, had been examined by a veterinarian and had come from a responsible, small-scale breeder. Mullins named her new dog
How global finance could transform the future of food
It is possible to feed the world without supporting animal cruelty and destroying the planet.
I review complaints about puppy mills for Humane World for Animals. Here’s what I’ve learned.
The real stories from real people are a powerhouse for showing the dark truth of this industry.
Breaking: Undercover investigation exposes Pennsylvania’s thriving ivory market
Our new undercover investigation reveals the widespread sale of ivory across Pennsylvania.
Our rescuers gave hundreds of needy animals in Oklahoma a holiday miracle
In December 2024, our Animal Rescue Team rescued hundreds of animals from an alleged cruelty situation in Oklahoma.
Good news to start 2025: These state laws are now in place for animals in the U.S.
In 2025, several significant state-level measures resulting from our public policy efforts take effect. These are milestone achievements which will alleviate suffering and improve the lives of animals across the nation.
It’s never been easier to go plant-based at U.S. colleges and universities. Our new scorecard shows why.
For many of us, the new year is a time for resolutions and open reflections on the broader impacts of our choices. For millions of eager high school seniors in the U.S., it’s also a time to begin making one of the biggest decisions of their lives to date: which college to attend. While tuition costs
Breaking: Grizzly bears will retain key Endangered Species Act protections
On Wednesday afternoon, in a move supporting the notion that the species needs more time to recover, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it would not prematurely remove Endangered Species Act protections from grizzly bears living in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental
Remembering Jimmy Carter’s legacy—and upholding it
Inevitably, the passing of an American president offers an opportunity to think not only about an individual’s achievements in office, but to reflect on what those achievements say about our nation, and who we are, and what we can be. In this regard, Jimmy Carter leaves one of the richest legacies
Wolves score a win in the fight over their protections in the US
In a victory for wolves, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently denied two petitions filed by trophy hunting organizations aimed at removing federal Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the Western Great Lakes region and reducing or removing protections for wolves in other areas of
With enforcement, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act will show its teeth
With allies and supporters, we have been doing all that we can to keep more sharks swimming safely in oceans all over the world. For years, we advocated for the passage of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, which President Biden signed into law in December 2022, with strong bipartisan support.