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Bear hounding is the practice of using packs of radio-collared dogs to pursue a bear until the exhausted, frightened animal climbs a tree, where they are shot, or turn to fight the hounds. Dogs are often injured or even killed.

How does Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, help animals and people during disasters? Learn more about how your donations support our rescue efforts in hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and more.

We’re working to increase equity in access to care through policy making, training for veterinary and animal welfare professionals, and direct care programs that provide veterinary care, pet supplies, other animal care services and information at no cost to pet owners.

See how far we've come and how you can help support the Be Cruelty-Free campaign, our global effort to end cosmetic cruelty.

Become a policy volunteer with Humane World for Animals!

Get the facts about cosmetics testing on animals and our fight to end this cruel and unnecessary practice worldwide.

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.

Ready to run for all animals? End animal cruelty alongside us by participating in the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend: January 7-11, 2026!

Get answers to frequently asked questions about animal testing

Questions regarding membership, how to report animal cruelty or other concerns can be answered on our FAQ pages. For any inquiries still unanswered, please use the form below:

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Molti sostenitori e molte sostenitrici di Humane World for Animals Europe stanno scegliendo di fare lasciti testamentari solidali per proteggere gli animali di tutto il mondo. Ringraziamo tutti coloro che stanno pensando di sostenere il nostro lavoro in questo modo speciale. Fare un testamento solidale è molto facile e noi siamo qui per rendere il tutto ancora più semplice.

By planning a gift for Humane World for Animals, you can help end animal cruelty all over the world.

For over 70 years, you’ve known us as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Now, we’re uniting under Humane World for Animals to better reflect who we are, our bold work, and our global mission.