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Breaking: There’s a new chance to ban the dog meat industry in South Korea
In a promising move for animal welfare, South Korean Democratic Party Assembly Member Jeoung-ae Han has introduced a legislative bill—called a Special Act—that, if passed, would end South Korea’s dog meat industry. Han’s bill, which is cosponsored by 11 other legislators, would outlaw the breeding
Dog import rule would dramatically impact rescue work and people traveling with pups
After Hurricane Irma struck in 2017, we responded to the British Virgin Islands where the storm had caused terrible devastation. Many people were forced to evacuate the island, but it was difficult to find transport for their animals. So, after providing the dogs required veterinary care, we flew
Dozens of puppies and dogs saved from slaughter after business owner has a change of heart
For the past seven years, Mr. Hung has been in the dog meat business in Viet Nam. He estimates that in that time, he has bought, sold and slaughtered as many as 20,000 dogs. Every couple of months, dog meat traders delivered around 50 puppies to Hung’s facility, where they were kept in filthy raised
Dog meat farm survivors arrive in US to find homes
Dozens of dogs are settling in at our care and rehabilitation center in Maryland after arriving last week from an illegal dog meat farm in South Korea. Members of our staff accompanied them on their flight, greeted them at JFK International Airport, rode with them to our rehabilitation center in
Advocates propose ban on dog and cat meat trades to Indonesian parliament
We continue to advance high-level action and advocacy to end the dog and cat meat trades in Indonesia as part of the Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition: Three legislative proposals have been submitted this week by DMFI’s lawyers to the country’s parliament that, if voted into law, would transform
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
A year of progress in the fight against the dog and cat meat trade
The dog and cat meat trade worldwide continues to be one of the most pressing companion animal issues of our time. An estimated 30 million dogs and millions of cats—including stolen pets, dogs and cats taken from the streets or farmed—are trafficked and slaughtered every year. These animals suffer
The major achievements for animals that made us who we are today
We’re on a mission to make real, lasting change for animals. For over seven decades, our work has been motivated by the thought of a better world, one in which humans and animals live in harmony and no animal suffers from the actions of people. We have helped build a movement of millions of people
Working to end the cruel and dangerous dog meat trade in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the province of East Nusa Tenggara consists of more than 500 islands known for their pink-sand beaches and Komodo dragons. It is, sadly, also home to a rampant trade in dogs for meat and high levels of dog meat consumption, which have contributed to regular occurrences of rabies on the
In 2019, we made big strides for companion animals in puppy mills, dog meat trade, research and more
Each year, our campaigns work on a multitude of issues related to improving the lives of companion animals, including dogs, cats and horses. In 2019, we made incredible gains on this front, culminating with the signing of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act into law in November. The
In 2019, HSI drove key global wins for farm animals and against dog meat trade, wildlife trafficking and more
With a presence in more than 50 countries, Humane Society International has the reach and the ability to create lasting and transformational change for animals around the globe. In 2019, among several achievements, our team helped win key victories for giraffes, elephants and rhinos at the meeting
In 2019, the HSUS and our affiliates produced extraordinary gains for all animals
The year 2019 was one of extraordinary gains for animals trapped in the cruel business of fur, for companion animals who are the victims of malicious cruelty, for wild animals at risk of extinction because of trophy hunting and the wildlife products trade, and for farm animals forced to spend their
Chinese city moves to ban consumption of dog and cat meat, and wildlife, in wake of coronavirus
The Chinese city of Shenzhen has put forward a groundbreaking proposal to ban the consumption of dogs and cats, as well as several wild animals, as the coronavirus crisis continues to make headlines around the world. The coronavirus outbreak, which has killed more than 2,700 people and sickened more
From combating dogfighting to dog meat to battery cages, HSI drove change for animals around the globe in 2018
Throughout 2018, Humane Society International has driven transformational changes for animals around the globe. Vietnam adopted animal welfare language for the first time in its history; Unilever supported a global ban on animal testing for cosmetics; the Indonesian government supported a ban on the
Farm Bill becomes law minus King amendment, capping a year of extraordinary gains for animals
Today, in a crucial victory for animals, President Trump signed into law the Farm Bill minus the anti-animal King amendment but with three pro-animal measures. This is an outcome the Humane Society Legislative Fund had long worked for, along with our Humane Society of the United States legal and
Three tails of 2018 that end with a 'happily ever after'
The rescue and reunion of animals whose lives we touch comprise the most joyful elements of our work within the Humane Society of the United States and across the range of our affiliates. In a season of reflection, gratitude and transition to a New Year, I draw special hope from the stories of three
A blog renamed, a mission renewed
These are exciting times for the animal protection movement, and especially for those of us who work at the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates, including Humane Society International and the Humane Society Legislative Fund. The year 2019 has come in with a roar. Already, we’ve
Pets in the workplace: Why we let the HSUS go to the dogs
One of the great benefits of working at the Humane Society of the United States is that staff members can bring their pets to our offices. For me, that means Lilly, my sidekick, can come to work with me. She loves nothing more than visiting colleagues for treats and pats and socializing with the
HSI rescuers battle natural and man-made disasters to help animals around the world
Every day, Humane Society International battles incredible odds to help and rescue animals in difficult and perilous situations, in countries scattered around the globe. The organization’s expertise and dedication is in evidence many times each year, whether they are responding within hours to a
Breaking news: Senate approves Farm Bill minus King amendment; includes major wins for animals
Update! The U.S. Senate has just voted to approve the Farm Bill by a vote of 87 to 13. The bill did not include the dreaded King amendment that had the potential to nullify important state and local laws protecting animals, but senators approved three key measures that benefit companion animals. The