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Beyond the backyard
Every outdoor space, whether a transformed city plot or a suburban pocket prairie, matters to animals. Here’s how to reclaim land for wildlife well beyond your own backyard.
Breaking: Grizzly bears will retain key Endangered Species Act protections
On Wednesday afternoon, in a move supporting the notion that the species needs more time to recover, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it would not prematurely remove Endangered Species Act protections from grizzly bears living in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide ecosystems—the two largest populations in the continental U.S. Wyoming and Montana had petitioned the agency to delist grizzly bears and turn the management of the animals over to the states.
Newly elected legislators urged to protect animals in the Mexican Constitution
MEXICO CITY, Mexico
That’s not cool: Farm groups petition USDA on country of origin labeling
It’s no secret, and it’s no surprise. Americans want to know what they’re eating.
House subcommittees boost funds for key animal protection measures on wildlife trafficking, slaughterhouse kill speeds and horse soring and slaughter
Congress has begun its annual process of funding federal departments, agencies and programs, and last night two House subcommittees voted to include several crucial provisions benefiting animals in their FY2021 appropriations bills.
In South Korea, a Bok Nal celebration like never before
Ahead of the first Bok Nal since the passage of the Special Act to ban the dog meat industry in South Korea, people gathered in a hopeful celebration at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul. The event was organized by a coalition of animal protection groups, including our team at Humane Society International/Korea.
From crates to freedom: UK rescue gives former farm pigs a new life beyond farrowing crates
Humane World for Animals United Kingdom works with organizations to end the cruelest farming practices and promote a compassionate plant-based food system. Last summer, we rehomed two mother pigs when a farmer chose to give them to us rather than send them to slaughter.
Dog meat restaurant in Viet Nam shuts down leading to rescue of 16 dogs
Sixteen dogs are now safe and recovering well, after being saved by our team from a dog meat restaurant and slaughterhouse in Dong Nai, Viet Nam. Our rescuers found them cowering in the corners of their small wire cages. Two of them were still wearing collars, signs of their former lives as beloved pets.
Breaking: HSUS, other groups sue Trump administration for weakening Endangered Species Act
Last week, the Trump administration fired its latest salvo in an ongoing war on wildlife by finalizing regulations that significantly
Breaking news: 17 states sue Trump administration for weakening Endangered Species Act
By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson
Humane Society International helps animals injured and impacted by the earthquake in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey—A disaster relief team from animal charity Humane Society International has deployed to Turkey (Türkiye) to provide emergency relief to thousands of dogs, cats and other animals caught up in the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families
WASHINGTON—Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families and face barriers to pet care including transportation, finances and trust.
Veterinarians address pet owners' concerns about the coronavirus
Update: The USDA has announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus infection in a dog (a German shepherd) in N
Senate appropriations package has both good and bad news for animals
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today released a package of 12 appropriations bills for fiscal year 2021, and it is a mixed bag for animals.
Good news! Louisiana becomes 9th state to ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals
In a victory for rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats and all animals used for testing, Louisiana is the latest state to take steps to end the cruel and unnecessary use of animals to test cosmetics.
In blow to the fur industry, EU bans breeding and keeping of American mink
Last week, the European Union officially added the non-native American mink to its list of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern. This means that keeping and breeding American mink is banned from July 2027.