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Humane World for Animals

United States
A decisive vote in Oregon marks a turning point in the campaign to end experiments on primates

WASHINGTON—Humanity and compassion for primates were on the agenda at a public meeting today concerning historic changes proposed for the Oregon National Primate Research Center, a federa

Primate standing upright with its arms extended, restrained at the wrists.

Humane World for Animals

The primate is standing upright restrained at the wrists as part of a medical research facility.
STATEMENT: Momentum builds to retire Oregon Primate Research Center animals

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, offered the following statements on news reports

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Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals

United States
‘A complete sensory overload’: More than 70 dogs, birds and horses rescued from alleged neglect in Texas

Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Runnels County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of over 60 dogs and puppies, as well as several chickens, horses, ducks and geese from an alleged neglect case in Ballinger, Texas.

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United States
New lawsuit aims to safeguard Michigan coyotes

LANSING, Mich.—Today, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, filed a lawsuit in Ingham County Circuit Court against the Michigan Natural Resources Commission challenging its January 14 decision to once again allow year-round coyote hunting in the state.

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India
Rudrapur celebrates successful humane street dog population management, with 95% dog sterilization rate

Rudrapur, Uttarakhand—As ongoing deliberations in the Supreme Court continue to draw national attention to humane dog population management, Ru

Small dog standing behind a chain-link fence

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Rescuers with Humane World for Animals aided Costa Rican authorities in the raid of a puppy mill in the Limon province of Costa Rica. Rescuers rescued 35 dogs.
Costa Rica
Authorities in Costa Rica establish stronger controls on breeding and sale of dogs and cats

SAN JOSE—Costa Rican authorities have approved a vital new regulation that establishes stronger controls over establishments dedicated to the breeding and sale of dogs and cats. 

Close-up of a lioness lying down

Christi Gilbreth/Humane World for Animals

Duoala, an African lioness, was among more than 200 wild and exotic animals who were rescued from a roadside zoo in Canada. Humane World for Animals and global affiliates provided specialized care for Duoala, who now calls Black Beauty Ranch, her forever, safe home.
United States
Misguided House bill would roll back acclaimed law protecting lions, tigers and other big cats

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, released the following statements on the introduction of a misguided House bill (

hens on a farm

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Stock photo of hens on a farm
Two scarred horse legs.

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Formac Stables trained horses sored during Humane World for Animals UC investigation.

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A Humane World is the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block.

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