Caring for your pets during the coronavirus pandemic
SAN JOSE — The global health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus can also affect pets, not only because their owners can get sick, but also because of the ways COVID-19 has changed everyday routines. For this reason, animal welfare organization Humane
Companion animals and COVID-19: get the facts
MONTREAL – In the wake of the unfolding crisis, Humane Society International/Canada is echoing the guidance of public health organizations – including the World Organisation for Animal Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control -- that state there is no evidence
Progress! Mizoram moves one step closer to dog meat trade ban as Legislative Assembly amends Animal Slaughter Bill, removing dogs
Mizoram, India -- Mizoram, India has taken the first step towards ending its dog meat trade, by amending the law to remove dogs from the definition of animals suitable for slaughter. In a move welcomed by Humane Society International/India, the Mizoram Legislative
Mexican Senate passes bill to outlaw cosmetic animal testing
MEXICO CITY—Global animal protection leader Humane Society International and ONG Te Protejo have welcomed a move by Mexico’s Senate to outlaw the practice of animal testing for cosmetics, as well as the manufacture, import or marketing of cosmetics tested on animals anywhere
As news breaks that Hong Kong dog died, Chinese animal groups sign open letter urging pet owners, officials not to abandon or cull dogs in response to coronavirus
WASHINGTON – Sixty-five animal charities and pet shelters from across China have signed an open letter calling for compassion rather than cruelty to dogs and cats, in response to the coronavirus outbreak. News that an elderly dog in Hong Kong belonging to
Ivory-Free Canada Coalition condemns Toronto Sportsmen’s Show for allowing South African outfitters to sell cruel, unsustainable elephant hunts
MONTREAL – At a time when African nations are contending with an elephant poaching crisis that has caused devastating population declines, it has come to light that the annual Toronto Sportsmen’s Show continues to allow three vendors to sell elephant trophy hunting
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