Press Releases

JAKARTA―The Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition welcomes the decision of the Indonesian House of Representatives (known as the DPR RI) to include the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill in the 2026 Priority National Legislation Program, or Prolegnas.

The European Union remains a main hub and destination for wildlife ‘stolen’ from the Americas, Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia and Oceania. A new report makes the case for stricter laws and the closure of serious legal loopholes.

BOONSBORO, Md.—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting at least eight cats with steel razor-tip bl

NEW YORK—Harlem’s Fashion Row, the premier agency supporting and championing designers of color, partnered with Humane World for Animals on September 23 to host a sustainability panel event at the iconic Victoria Theater in Harlem.

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s first ever mass public first aid and CPR class for people and animals in disasters took place in Mexico City on Sept. 18.

MONTREAL, Quebec—Following an extended rescue operation from an allegedly neglectful breeder in the United States, 11 rescued dogs were transported to Humane World for Animals’ Canadian care and rehabilitation centre near Montreal, where they are receiving dedicated care and treatment.  

Ryan Easley, the owner of an Oklahoma roadside zoo Growler Pines Tiger Preserve, was killed by a tiger at his roadside zoo this weekend. Easley owned at least ten tigers. Prior to operating Growler Pines, Easley ran ShowMe Tigers, a circus act featuring tigers that traveled throughout the U.S.

DONG NAI, Viet Nam ― With fewer than 200 critically endangered wild elephants remaining in fragmented forest habitats in Viet Nam, urgent action is underway to prevent extinction and reduce human–elephant conflict.