Press Releases

WASHINGTON—Newly compiled data by Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, reveal that more than 1 million bears (1,014,773) have been legally trophy hunted in the U.S. between 2000 and 2024. An unknown number of dependent

MEXICO CITY. – With the objective of establishing pathways and best practices that favor the actions of the Attorney General's Offices in the handling and investigation of cases of animal abuse, the Environmental Attorney General's Offices of the Central Region of the

OTTAWA, Ontario—Humane World for Animals Canada, formerly called Humane Society International, is calling on the federal government to immediately end the inhumane importation of wild-caught macaques. Earlier this year, there was speculation and outrage that macaques imported from Cambodia and labeled as

HYDERABAD, India—In advance of World Hen Day on Oct. 10, Humane World for Animals celebrates the heart-warming story of a tiny chick called Tweety. She was left for dead on a trash pile at one of India’s largest egg farms but rescued

LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh—In a major step toward humane and effective street dog population management, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International India) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to run a dedicated training center

DALIAN, China―A new public opinion survey in the city of Dalian, in northern China, reveals strong public support for companion animal protection there. The vast majority of citizens surveyed support legislative and public action for Dalian to become a dog and cat-friendly

NEW YORK—Condé Nast, the parent company for Vogue, Glamour, GQ, Vanity Fair and several other publications, recently announced a fur-free policy for all titles on its sustainability website following protests by anti-fur activists around the globe. The policy bans all new fur

The annual To the Rescue! gala, benefiting Humane World for Animals and its mission to protect animals, will be held on November 7, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. This year’s gala will focus on the organization's global rescue and response efforts.

WASHINGTON, D.C.―Humane World for Animals, formally known as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, mourn the loss of Jane Goodall DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. Messenger of Peace. The primatologist’s name became synonymous