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Group photo of the key volunteers and Humane World staffers for the event.

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Humane World for Animals India celebrated a milestone in community-led street dog welfare and positive behavioral change initiatives, as 297 residential societies in Dehradun were recognized as ‘Abhay Sankalp Societies’ for formally assuming responsibility for humane, responsible, and compassionate dog-human coexistence programs in their communities. The key volunteer in the program received awards from the Humane World team. This is a group shot of the key volunteers and Humane World staffers.

Dehradun marks milestone as 300 residential societies take lead on human-dog coexistence

DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand—Humane World for Animals India (formerly Humane Society International India) celebrated a milestone in community-led street dog welfare and positive behavioral change initiati

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Multi-agency suspected dogfighting bust leads to the rescue of over 80 dogs in Florida

FLORIDA—A multi-property suspected dogfighting bust is underway in Clay and Union counties in Florida.

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The Humane Society of the United States 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.

Hearst Magazines announces fur-free policy

NEW YORK—Hearst Magazines International, in collaboration with Humane World for Animals, announced today that it will eliminate all promotion of animal fur across its global platforms, which includ

Two breeding mothers behind chain-linked gate

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Medium and large-breed dogs in Sportsman's Kennels, which holds about 20 different breeds and cross-breeds.

Undercover in a New York puppy mill: Investigation exposes disturbing conditions, sick puppies and cockroaches

NEW YORK—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its recent

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Hope for critically endangered Galapagos iguanas as CITES wildlife conference grants species highest protections against trade

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan― International trade in critically endangered Galápagos land iguanas and vulnerable marine iguanas has been banned at the 20th Convention on International Trade in E

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An adult Cape Vulture hovers over a young chick at Vulpro's dedicated breeding facilities at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Both are destined for release.

International trade in critically endangered vultures is effectively banned, following vote at CITES wildlife conference

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan―Vultures, one of the most threatened bird species globally, have been given greater protections today against persecution for international trade, thanks to a crucial vote&nbs

A digital public awareness campaign at Guwahati Railway Station, aimed at strengthening public vigilance against the illegal transport of dogs for the dog meat trade.

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Animal protection groups launch public awareness campaign at Guwahati railway station to combat illegal transport of dogs for meat trade

Guwahati, ASSAM - Animal protection organization, Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International), in collaboration with Anaajoree and the Railway Protection Forc

Raccoon-dog looking into camera with nature backdrop

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raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), standing on a stone.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America announces end of fur at New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK—The Council of Fashion Designers of America, which owns and organizes the Fashion Calendar for New York Fashion Week, announced today that it will no longer promote animal fur at any Official New York Fashion Week Schedule events, including on its Fashion Calendar, social media channel and website. As a continuation of past program collaboration, the announcement follows years of engagement with Humane World for Animals and Collective Fashion Justice.

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FDA takes steps to prioritize science over suffering in latest move to reduce animal testing

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund) are pleased to see

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