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Advocates Urge Liberals to Keep Promise on Live Horse Export Ban
EDMONTON—Advocates will gather outside the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton today to rally for horses and urge the governing Liberal Party to keep its 2021 promise to ban the live export of horses for slaughter. The rally, organized by Animal Justice, Humane World for Animals Canada, and the
Animal advocates gather at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar urging the Supreme Court to protect India’s street dogs
NEW DELHI — Compassionate citizens, including children and advocates from animal protection organizations across India, gathered at Jantar Mantar today to hold a peaceful demonstration ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on the fate of India’s street dogs scheduled for Jan.5. Participants urged the
Animal Care Resources for Pets & Wildlife
After Typhoon Halong, communities continue the work to reunite pets and families
After Typhoon Halong devastated Western Alaska, communities and animal welfare advocates work together to reunite families and rebuild hope in the aftermath of disaster.
A second chance at life: One horse’s journey from suffering to sanctuary
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.
Wild mammals and birds return to the Guatemalan jungle after being rescued from negative interactions with humans
PETEN, Guatemala—Twenty-five mammals and nine wild birds, including species classified as endangered or vulnerable at the national level, were returned to their home in the Guatemalan jungle, after being rescued and rehabilitated following negative human interactions. The release was carried out in
Fast-food giants in Romania and Poland profiting from chicken cruelty, fail to progress animal welfare improvements
BRUSSELS—Humane World for Animals Europe (formerly called Humane Society International Europe) has just released The Pecking Order 2025, the third consecutive annual report evaluating chicken welfare policies and progress among major fast-food brands in Poland and Romania, alongside five other EU
Final group of chimpanzees from New Mexico laboratory arrive at Chimp Haven
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, Humane World Action Fund and Animal Protection New Mexico are delighted to announce that the remaining chimpanzees from the Alamogordo Primate Facility in New Mexico have been successfully relocated to Chimp Haven, a 200-acre forested sanctuary in Louisiana
Animal shelters are in crisis
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.
Horse slaughter
Policymakers urged to strengthen chicken welfare standards at European Parliament roundtable
BRUSSELS—Last week, participants in the “Chicken Welfare Roundtable: Collaboration for Change” at the European Parliament called for urgent reforms to improve the lives of chickens raised solely for meat—often referred to as “broiler” chickens—in the European Union. The roundtable brought together
New polling reveals 84% of Scots support ban on caging pigs in farrowing crates
EDINBURGH—New polling commissioned by leading animal protection organisation Humane World for Animals UK (formerly called Humane Society International UK) and conducted by The Diffley Partnership reveals that an overwhelming majority—84%—of the Scottish public reject the use of farrowing crates for
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 Endangered Species meeting, to the relief of wildlife campaigners. Populations of Galápagos land iguanas are
Multi-agency suspected dogfighting bust leads to the rescue of over 80 dogs in Florida
Humane Animal Control and Management
Shocking undercover investigation reveals illicit sale of ivory across Pennsylvania
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
New SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in a former Italian mink farm: parliamentary question presented with support from Humane World for Animals
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
New data shows surging demand for plant-based foods in Canada
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


















