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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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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 the introduction of a misguided House bill (
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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 rescue of hundreds of animals fro
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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 background for media regarding the U.S.
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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 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 Humanitarian Award at the Pegasus Awards Dinner during the US Equestrian annual meeting.&nbsp
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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 Cheongju, South Korea, last year have flown to Canada seeking adoptive homes.
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