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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania—Today Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, released alarming results of an undercover investigation at more than 60 locations in Pennsylvania. Ivory from elephants and other animals including hippos and whales was found for sale

When Sam Elliott the horse arrived at Black Beauty Ranch, he was weak and emaciated. Now, one year later, he’s healthy, resilient and home for life.

After Typhoon Halong devastated Western Alaska, communities and animal welfare advocates work together to reunite families and rebuild hope in the aftermath of disaster.

MILAN, Italy—A new parliamentary question concerning the fate of mink still confined on Italian farm facilities and previously intended for fur production was presented during Milan Fashion Week and the COP 16.2 on biodiversity in Rome. Humane World for Animals, formerly known as Humane Society

PETEN, Guatemala—Fourteen mammals and birds, including species classified as domestically endangered or vulnerable, have been released back into the wild of the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from negative human interactions. Wildlife NGOs Asociacion Rescate y

MONTREAL – With Veganuary well underway across Canada and internationally, Humane World for Animals is spotlighting new polling data which reveals strong and growing consumer demand for plant-based foods nationwide. According to a recent survey, 54% of Canadians now say they are interested in

Animal shelters across the U.S. are at a breaking point. Learn why adoptions have dropped, how the pandemic played a role and how you can help save lives.

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statements and background for media regarding the U.S. Department of Justice filing a lawsuit against Michigan’s Cage-Free

WASHINGTON — With the passage of the Pets in Housing Act ( B25-0827) Washington, D.C. took a decisive step to support pet owners and address challenges associated with the nation’s housing crisis. Championed by D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Roscoe’s Law, named for his late rescue dog, will open

NEW YORK—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its recent investigation into a high-volume puppy mill. An investigator worked undercover at Sportsman’s Kennels in Long Island between September and October, documenting poor breeding conditions

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.

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan―Endangered whale sharks and critically endangered gulper sharks have a better chance of escaping extinction thanks to global trade controls agreed today at the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species . Whale

BEIJING— Humane World for Animals joined with Chinese animal campaigners, legal scholars, academics and lawyers in Beijing to support their call for a national law to protect companion animals and end the dog and cat meat trade. The Animal Law Forum event convened by Capital Animal Welfare

In 2011, Dr. Kwane Stewart was working at an overwhelmed municipal animal shelter in California.

CAPE TOWN—The South African Predator Association (SAPA) together, with 10 individual lion farmers and ‘canned’ hunting operators, filed a court application seeking to renew a controversial lion bone export quota deemed “unlawful and constitutionally invalid” by High Court Judge Kollapen in 2019. At