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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.

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.

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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.

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 t

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Leading hospital in Thailand sets a new standard of care—this time for hens

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

Protections for Tennessee Walking Horses frozen for another year by U.S. Department of Agriculture

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The Humane World for Animals assists the Ashtabula County Commissioner's Office with the rescue of hundreds of foxes, raccoons, wolf-dog hybrids, skunks and coyotes from a fur and urine farm in Rome, Ohio.

One year later: Hundreds of animals rescued from ‘horrific’ fur and urine farm are safe and thriving

One year ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, completed the weeks-long

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Egg laying hens India battery cages

Bipartisan support for Michigan’s cage-free egg law targeted in new Department of Justice lawsuit

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 backgr

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In 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice asked the Humane Society of the United States to remove approximately 4,000 beagles from Envigo, which bred dogs to be sold to laboratories.

Victory! EPA renews plans to eliminate animal testing by 2035

Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund welcome a renewed commitment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate mammal tests by 2035.

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Keith Dane interacting closely with a horse at Black Beauty Ranch.

Keith Dane honored with EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award in recognition of a career that transformed horse protection

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Humane World for Animals is proud to announce that Keith Dane, who formerly led the organization’s equine welfare programs, has received the 2026 EQUUS Foundation Hum

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16 dogs rescued from dog meat farm Chengju South Korea 2025 May are preparing for the flight to Toronto Canada

Flight of freedom to Canada for 16 dogs rescued from a dog meat farm, as new poll shows 90% of South Koreans don’t or won’t eat dog meat

SEOUL—Sixteen dogs rescued from a dog meat farm in Cheongj

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