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Explore the rich history of Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Discover how our legacy as leaders in animal welfare began and evolved into a global mission to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. Learn about the milestones, programs and passionate advocates who have shaped our journey to create lasting change for animals worldwide.

Humane World for Animals provides care for thousands of animals. This vital work responds to today’s cruelties, while our education, legislative and policy work prevent tomorrow’s.

Our Animal Rescue Team works with law enforcement to investigate the worst cases of animal abuse nationwide. Every year, we rescue thousands of animals from puppy mills, animal fighting operations, disasters and other large-scale situations of cruelty and neglect.

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Wild animals are targets for poaching, captive hunting, the fur trade, the exotic pet trade and more. We're stopping the Wildlife Trade to keep animals safe in their natural habitat.

Humane World for Animals is fighting to end captive/canned hunting. From the trophy hunting of mountain lions to killing coyotes for prizes, wild animals big and small unfortunately find themselves in the crosshairs of those who kill for sport.

Humane World for Animals is dedicated to ending animal cruelty by tackling its root causes and driving lasting change. See some of the ways we're making an impact around the world through advocacy, rescue and education.

Social media is flooded with heart-warming images of visitors cuddling lion cubs and “rescued” lions walking peacefully alongside visitors and volunteers. However, the interaction with these animals is falsely portrayed. The cuddled and petted cubs and older lions are anything but safe, loved and rescued from an otherwise doomed life.

For over 70 years, you’ve known us as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Now, we’re uniting under Humane World for Animals to better reflect who we are, our bold work, and our global mission.

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The humane world we envision for animals will also be a better world for people, and it's only through humane efforts that we'll get where we want to go.

We’re working to increase equity in access to care through policy making, training for veterinary and animal welfare professionals, and direct care programs that provide veterinary care, pet supplies, other animal care services and information at no cost to pet owners.

Breed-based policies are based on myths and misinformation, rather than science or credible data. However, their impact on dogs, families and animal shelters is heartbreakingly real.

Public records show that hundreds of weeks-old puppies are trucked to New Jersey pet stores from massive Midwest puppy mills each year. These puppy mills keep dogs in conditions that any New Jerseyan would be horrified by: some have been cited for emaciated dogs, dead puppies and dogs with open wounds, fleas and lice, injuries and signs of heat distress.
Stopping the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops will also shield consumers from misleading sales tactics, sick and genetically disordered puppy sales, disease outbreaks and predatory puppy loans.

Pets for Life is transforming the lives of dogs and cats by closing the service gap that exists for people and pets in underserved areas and bringing awareness in a new way to larger systemic inequities and injustices.

Eggs in Illinois should be safer, more affordable and more humanely produced. Please support cage-free legislation to protect egg-laying hens and Illinois families.

Eggs in Illinois should be safer, more affordable and more humanely produced. Please support cage-free legislation to protect egg-laying hens and Illinois families.

"Humane Voices" explores the issues facing animals, interviews worldwide animal experts, and discusses what you can do to get involved and help.

Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) programs provide essential veterinary services and build professional capacity to reduce barriers to animal health resources and expand equitable access to veterinary care.