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BOSTON—Animal protection groups celebrated today’s decision once again affirming the constitutionality of the state’s landmark 2016 ballot measure, Question 3, a measure that prevents breeding pigs, egg-laying hens and calves raised for veal from being kept in cages so small that they are unable to

The European Union lies at the very heart of the global horsemeat trade. Each year 250,000 horses are killed for their meat in Europe, with many tens of thousands of those horses suffering long-distance transportation to industrialised slaughter plants to feed European consumers. In order to satisfy

The Meatless Monday campaign asks consumers to go meat-free one day per week—and it’s a great way to help reduce the environmental, animal welfare, and other social impacts of raising 77 billion land animals each year for food worldwide. Here are some simple ways your organization can help this

by Riana Topan October 4 is #WorldAnimalDay: a day to acknowledge, honour and celebrate all kinds of animals. As you read this, animal lovers, protectors and defenders around the world are coming together to march, protest, fundraise, speak and educate others about animal welfare. Though we still

The following is a statement from Teresa Telecky, Ph.D., senior director of the Wildlife Department at Humane Society International, the international affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, welcoming Wednesday’s decision by the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii requiring the state

全世界每年大約有六百七十五億的陸生動物被養來宰殺做為肉、蛋、奶製品等食物。上千萬隻的動物飼養在如工廠似的農場裡。這些動物們承受著無比的痛苦，許多動物終身被關在窄小的籠子裡，無法展現許多與生俱來、基本的自然行為。你可以幫忙減低這些動物的痛苦，改採較人道的飲食習慣。　 減量： 如果您有食用肉、蛋或奶類製品的習慣，我們請您考慮降低這類食品的消費。您可以在每星期中抽出一天只吃全素食品。一旦您適應了這樣的調整，請您進一歩考慮採取其他步驟來降低動物產品的食用。您會發現以植物為食材的全素食品不僅健康，有利環境，並相當 美味！ 精緻： 我們建議您瞭解您飲食裡肉、蛋或奶類製品的來源。向密集飼養的雞蛋說不

(夏威夷訊－2010年6月30日) 包括好萊塢華裔女星胡凱莉等國際與當地知名人士於今日齊聚檀香山，歡祝將於明日正式生效的保鯊法令。此項由夏威夷當地華裔州參議員Clayton Hee領銜的法案將自明日7月1日起禁止擁有、買賣、分發魚翅等相關產品。這項法案也將彌補現有的法律漏洞，使夏威夷不再成為魚翅販售至亞洲等地的「太平洋重要轉運站。」 獵鯊取鰭的方式相當殘忍及浪費，鯊魚的魚翅遭到割取後，便活生生的被丟回海裡，遭受著失血或無助地受到其他魚類攻擊而死的下場。多種鯊魚種類就是因為魚翅產業這種殘忍及削利旳手段，瀕臨絕種或受到威脅。 自明日起，如在夏威夷（包括隷屬於夏威夷的週圍海域）持有

化粧品の動物実験を世界的に禁止することは強く支持されており、動物実験を、動物を使用しない代替法に置き換えるための断固たる活動が展開されてきたことは周知の事実だが、この度、これに関する科学的根拠が明らかになった。ヒューメイン・ソサイエティー・インターナショナル (HSI) と HSI の Be Cruelty-Free 思いやりのある美しさキャンペーンのパートナーらが、ブラジル、カナダや韓国等世界の鍵となる化粧品市場において一連の意識調査を実施し、 The Humane Society of the United States がアメリカで調査を外注した。また、日本と台湾においては、 LUSH

WASHINGTON —Thousands of wildlife trophy hunters from around the world will gather in Reno, Nevada, for the annual Safari Club International convention January 9 through 12 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. At the event, they will have access to nearly 900 exhibitors, including companies that

Humane Society International has been working to increase global awareness about the threats these vulnerable predators face, as well as the crucial role they play in maintaining healthy oceans. Much progress has been made, but the situation for most sharks remains dire. View a map of current shark

Since 2009, Japan has imported almost 9,000 tons of horsemeat from North America, the majority of which originates from U.S. horses slaughtered in Canada. In addition, during the same period, nearly 15,000 live horses have been shipped to Japan from North America, making the long, often overcrowded

by Naomi Rose Since 1964, killer whales, also known as orcas, have been entertaining people in theme park performances, showing off their dramatic black and white markings and beautiful acrobatics. But the glamor of the show has hidden what goes on behind the scenes, including dangerous interactions

It is likely that when traveling, you will want to purchase unique items or sample local/exotic cuisine to enhance your experience and create lasting memories. It is important to be well-informed so that your choices do not harm wildlife. Products & souvenirs Before you purchase that souvenir, stop

Worldwide, approximately 67.5 billion land animals are raised and slaughtered for meat, eggs, and milk every year. Hundreds of millions of these animals are raised on industrialized farms resembling factories. On these factory farms, animals suffer immensely, many confined for the entirety of their

Do you know where the eggs that you consume come from? Although we tend to believe that animals raised for food roam freely on pastures or on small outdoor farms, this is far from reality for most farm animals. The majority of eggs in Brazil are produced by birds who spend almost their entire lives

Paté de foie gras, translated from French, means "fatty liver." This so-called gourmet delicacy is undeniably the product of extreme animal cruelty. Force-fed cruelty Factory foie gras farms intensively raise ducks and geese in large, enclosed barns. For the last few weeks of their lives, the birds

Background information Egg Production Using Battery Cages Pork Production Using Gestation and Farrowing Crates Report The Welfare of Intensively Confined Animals in Battery Cages, Gestation Crates, and Veal Crates: Read HSI’s report detailing welfare concerns with these intensive confinement systems

Humane Society International (HSI) Europe is actively working to put an end to animal testing—permanently. In partnership with affiliates The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society Legislative Fund, HSI is campaigning globally to promote greater reliance on proven non-animal

WASHINGTON – An undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International revealed dozens of items made from imperiled wildlife for sale last week at the Safari Club International convention in Reno, Nevada. These items included elephant skin furniture