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Humane World for Animals To the Rescue! gala hosted by Amy Sedaris raises critical funds to protect animals around the world
Celebrities, influencers and animal lovers gathered in New York City at the annual To the Rescue! gala, benefiting Humane World for Animals, formally called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International.

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Humane World for Animals wins Red Dot Award for brand design and identity
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, has been recognized with the internationally esteemed Red Dot Award, winning in the Brand Design & Identity category. The Red Dot Award is one of

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‘Hurt and alone’: 47 dogs and puppies rescued from alleged dogfighting in South Carolina
On each property, Humane World for Animals responders were greeted by a scene of scarred, injured and underweight dogs with wagging tails, most of whom were on heavy chains with plastic barrels or makeshift structures as their only source of meager shelter.

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Humane World for Animals helps Jamaica’s animals and communities following Hurricane Melissa
The charity’s disaster response team is on the island country, bringing crucial supplies including animal food and medicines, pet carriers and equipment to support local shelters and communities struggling to care for their animals.

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Humane World for Animals hosts second national roundtable on humane dog population management in Romania
BUCHAREST – Humane World for Animals Romania (formerly called Humane Society International Europe), in partnership with the Ilfov County Council's Animal Protection Department, held its second national roundtable, “An Efficient and Humane Approach to Companion Animal Management”, on Monday, November 3, 2025

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Animal organizations and public agencies cooperate to promote disaster preparedness planning for animals
Mexico City, MEXICO — After weeks of intense weather events affecting several states in Mexico, preparedness and prevention efforts continue to gain momentum thanks to collaboration between government authorities and nonprofit organizations. On October 27 and 29, the “First Disaster Preparedness Forum

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Hundreds of thousands of fish poisoned in EU-mandated chemical tests
Brussels — Nearly 400,000 fish have been used in chemical safety tests required by the EU’s REACH regulation—with a further 530,000 to 690,000 projected to suffer following recent regulatory changes—according to a new analysis commissioned by Humane World for Animals (formerly called

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Animals impacted by floods in Mexico’s Veracruz state receive emergency care
VERACRUZ, Mexico — In response to devastating floods that have impacted five states across Mexico, leading animal protection organization Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) has deployed its disaster response team to help animals and communities in the regions

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Nulo Pet Food donates 100,000 pet meals to Humane World for Animals’ More Than a Pet campaign
The recent Los Angeles Unpacking Pawty underscored how Humane World for Animals, together with its corporate and community partners, are working together to expand access to care, support pets and the people who love them, and strengthen the bonds that make pets truly more than a pet.
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