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Sodexo Canada and Humane Society International/Canada launch plant-based dining concept “Verde” at Confederation College

MONTREAL —On this World Vegan Day, Sodexo Canada and Humane Society International/Canada are excited to announce another milestone in their national collaboration : the launch of Verde, a 100% plant-based dining concept. The first ever Verde location has just opened at Confederation

Mexico
Humane Society International/Mexico provides relief to animals affected by fuel tanker explosion in central Mexico

Aguascalientes, MEXICO — Humane Society International/Mexico provided relief to animals after a fuel tanker crash sparked a huge blaze in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The accident produced a giant fuel fire engulfing dozens of homes and sparking the evacuation of

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Europe
Trophy hunting is back on the Italian political agenda

BRUSSELS —The issue of trophy hunting is back on the Italian political agenda with the new presentation by Hon. Michela Vittoria Brambilla of a bill aimed at banning the import, export and re-export, to and from Italy, of hunting trophies obtained from

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South Korea
Young Koreans feel pressured to eat dog meat by their elders despite concerns about animal cruelty and hygiene, new survey finds

SEOUL, South Korea—More than half of South Koreans in their 20s who have consumed dog meat in the past year, felt social pressure to do so from influential seniors such as their father or senior colleagues at work, a new survey finds

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Mexico
RIU Hotels Group commits to a 100% cage free egg supply chain globally

MEXICO CITY, Mexico—RIU Hotels Group, with 100 locations in over 20 countries, announced its commitment to implement a fully cage-free procurement policy for all types of eggs utilized by its hotels around the globe by the end of 2025. The hotel group

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Mexico
The Animal Vigilance Brigade receives training on specialized first aid for dogs and cats

MEXICO CITY—To provide tools to adequately respond to reports of animal abuse as well as in cases of emergencies and disasters, Humane Society International/Mexico conducted a training session for members of the Animal Vigilance Brigade within the collaboration agreement signed with the

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Europe
Countries call for review of voting rules at International Whaling Commission to prevent pro-whaling nations from holding it ransom with ’undemocratic’ tactics

POROTOŽ, Slovenia—On the final day of the International Whaling Commission meeting in Slovenia, pro-conservation countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India and Mexico united in calling for an urgent review of voting rules to prevent pro-whaling countries holding votes to

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United Kingdom
Fireworks: how to keep animals safe

Fireworks can be fun for some, but terrifying and dangerous for others. Here is our advice for keeping companion animals and wildlife calm and safe during Bonfire Night and other festivities often celebrated with firework displays, such as Diwali and New Year’s

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United Kingdom
Frasers Group pledges to go fur-free following discussions with Humane Society International/UK

LONDON­—Frasers Group, owner of House of Fraser department stores, as well as luxury retail chain Flannels and retail brands including Sports Direct, has announced it has immediately informed its suppliers it will stop purchasing fur products, a move that will take effect

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