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Undercover investigation at six Las Vegas-area pet stores reveals consumer deception and sick, dying puppies
An undercover investigator for the Humane Society of the United States worked at six pet stores across Nevada—including Puppy Heaven in Las Vegas, Petland in Henderson, and four different Puppies for Less stores in Las Vegas—during late 2024 and found unsafe housing, managers failing to seek
Undercover investigation: Holiday shoppers urged to avoid supporting cruel puppy mills
Amidst the holiday season—the busiest puppy-buying time of the year—the Humane Society of the United States warns consumers against purchasing a puppy from a pet store and inadvertently supporting the puppy mill industry. An undercover investigation by the HSUS is exposing unsafe and filthy
In time for World Egg Day on October 14, Sofitel Saigon Plaza implements its cage-free egg commitment
Update: As of May 2021, Sofitel Saigon Plaza has published that it no longer buys eggs from caged hens. HO CHI MINH CITY, Viet Nam—Humane Society International, a global animal welfare organization, congratulates Sofitel Saigon Plaza—one of Accor’s international hotel brands—for their efforts to
Undercover Investigations Reveal Abuse of Tiger Cubs at Roadside Zoos
Editor’s Notes: In response to the HSUS undercover investigation at Natural Bridge Zoo, the USDA conducted a four-day inspection and cited the roadside zoo for 31 violations (PDF) of the federal Animal Welfare Act. This includes animals going without basic necessities such as veterinary care, food
Trophy hunting resources
Trophy Hunting by the Numbers: The European Union’s role in global trophy hunting Import and Export of CITES listed species between 2014 and 2018 /sites/default/files/uploads/2021/06/Trophy-hunting-numbers-eu-report.pdf Summary from Trophy Hunting by the Numbers report /sites/default/files/uploads
Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Diwali
Whilst Diwali celebrations can be great fun for people, pets can be left trembling, shaking, barking more and injured by fireworks. Light, noise and color can be frightening and chaotic for animals. Thousands suffer burns every year from firecrackers. Moreover, animal shelters report a dramatic
Virtual lion joins African elephants and black rhinos in urging the EU Commission to restrict imports of trophies from species at risk of extinction
BRUSSELS—Today, on International Endangered Species Day, Humane Society International/Europe is launching a new image under its #NotInMyWorld campaign featuring the image of an African lion trophy who has been packaged for shipping. The #NotInMyWorld campaign aims to raise awareness about the
Victorie: România interzice fermele de blănuri!
BUCUREȘTI—Humane Society International/Europe sărbătorește astăzi o victorie majoră pentru protecția animalelor din România, după ce Parlamentul României a votat cu o majoritate covârșitoare pentru interzicerea fermelor de șinșile și nurci, singurele ferme de blănuri din țară. Această decizie
U.S. agrees to decide pangolin protections
WASHINGTON—Under a new legal agreement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The agreement, approved today by a federal judge, requires the agency to decide by June 2021. It
VIDEO: Search & rescue mission for wildlife survivors on Australia’s ‘apocalyptic’ Kangaroo Island as federal government pledges aid for wildlife recovery
Note: See ENDS at bottom for the latest videos and updates on our rescue efforts. Kangaroo Island, South Australia – Animal charity Humane Society International has deployed a disaster response team to Kangaroo Island on a search and rescue mission for wildlife survivors of the bushfires that have
Washington becomes the 12th state to address cosmetics cruelty
Today, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed H.B. 1097 into law. The legislation will prohibit the sale of cosmetics in Washington that have been newly tested on animals. Passage of this law will prevent the cruel and unnecessary use of rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and rats to test cosmetic products if
Undercover investigations at two SeaQuest locations reveal abused animals with no access to light or fresh air, dangerous encounters, roach infestations
WASHINGTON—An undercover investigator for the Humane Society of the United States worked at SeaQuest locations in Fort Worth, Texas, for 28 days and in Las Vegas for 20 days during the summer of 2024. The investigations released today reveal horrific animal abuse and severe neglect, dangerous human
VIDEO: Starvation and dehydration are driving more animal victims of Australia’s fires into care on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island, South Australia–As the search-and-rescue mission for wildlife survivors of Australia’s Kangaroo Island bushfires continues, animal charity Humane Society International says the number of animals needing to be taken into care is increasing as starvation and dehydration start to hit
Volunteer with Wildlife Programs
Volunteering at a wildlife rescue center can be a great opportunity to gain experience working with and caring for animals. It is also an excellent way to support your favorite wildlife causes, as income from paying volunteers is often a major source of funding for wildlife rescue centers. However
In a victory for animal welfare, Missouri votes to shut down state’s remaining gas chamber
POPLAR BLUFF, Missouri—This week, the Poplar Bluff City Council voted in favor of shutting down and dismantling the local animal shelter’s gas chamber. The gas chamber, used to kill shelter animals, was the last known operating chamber in the state of Missouri for domestic animals and the removal