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As Maryland’s 2025 legislative session concludes, advocates celebrate landmark animal welfare reforms
ANNAPOLIS—As the 2025 legislative session ends, the Maryland legislature has proven that even during one of the most challenging political environments in recent years, support for animal welfare remains a top priority among lawmakers. The session included a historic first in humane law as a
Tổ chức Humane Society International tại Việt Nam đổi tên thành "Humane World for Animals” nhằm hoàn thành tốt nhất sứ mệnh
Hà Nội (Ngày 18 tháng 2 năm 2025) - Tổ chức Humane Society International tại Việt Nam chính thức công bố đổi tên và nhận diện thương hiệu mới thành Humane World for Animals (Thế giới Nhân đạo cho Động vật) nhằm thể hiện rõ ràng sứ mệnh của mình là tạo ra sự thay đổi lâu dài cho động vật ở Việt Nam
New report reveals which U.S. food service companies are delivering on plant-based promises
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its 2025 Food Service Industry Protein Sustainability Scorecard, an annual report evaluating leading U.S. food service providers on their efforts to improve animal welfare and reduce their
La Ciudad de México reconoce a los animales comunitarios y a sus cuidadores en una reforma legal histórica
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO—En un avance importante para el bienestar animal, la Ciudad de México ha reformado su Ley de Protección y Bienestar de los Animales para reconocer oficialmente a los animales comunitarios: perros y gatos que viven en espacios públicos o comunitarios y son cuidados por las y los
Mexico City recognizes community animals and their caregivers in landmark law reform
MEXICO CITY—In a major development for animal welfare, Mexico City has revised its Animal Welfare law to officially recognize community animals—dogs and cats who live in public or communal spaces and are cared for by residents. This significant reform provides legal status and protection for animals
About Dogfighting
What is dogfighting? Dogfighting is a sadistic "contest" in which two dogs—specifically bred, conditioned, and trained to fight—are placed in a "pit" to fight each other for the spectators' entertainment and gambling. Fights average one to two hours, ending when one of the dogs will not or cannot
Animal advocates urge Mexican Senators to pass strong penalties for dogfighters
Animal advocates called on the Justice Committee of the Senate to urgently pass a bill to penalize dogfighting. The bill would reform the Federal Criminal Code to penalize individuals for organizing fights, owning or trading a fighting dog, possessing a property used to hold fights, or attending a
'Horrible Hundred' puppy mill report reveals mysterious puppy deaths, severely wounded dogs in breeding facilities
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its annual Horrible Hundred puppy mill report, which details violations or concerns at a sampling of 100 problem puppy mills across the country to educate the public about conditions in
Dogs rescued from puppy mill in Limón receive justice
SAN JOSÉ—The Sanctioning Administrative Proceeding Court of the National Animal Health Department (SENASA) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced a sentence in favor of animal welfare in Costa Rica, convicting a person who was breeding dogs in a puppy mill. Humane Society
HSI/Canada celebrates placement of all remaining dogs rescued in March from a South Korean dog meat farm
MONTREAL—A total of 89 dogs and puppies rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm in March have all left Humane Society International/Canada’s Montreal emergency shelter. Most of the dogs are now in forever homes while others have been placed with rescue organizations and will be available for
STATEMENT: Humane Society International/Canada calls on the Quebec government to stop animal abuse
MONTREAL—Humane Society International/Canada is calling on the Quebec government to properly enforce the law and protect animals from abuse. According to a report published by La Presse last week, authorities responsible for enforcing animal protection laws are failing to take action and turning a
HSI and OIJ join in training sessions on animal cruelty issues
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica—Today concludes a week of training for more than 60 officials of the Judicial Investigation Agency (Organismo de Investigación Judicial, or OIJ), the federal department responsible for enforcing the anti-cruelty law in Costa Rica. Humane Society International/Latin America and
Nevadans to present officials with polling that shows overwhelming support for a ban on wildlife killing contests
LAS VEGAS—This Thursday, concerned citizens from across Nevada will attend a meeting of the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners Contest Committee to advocate for a ban on wildlife killing contests. These controversial events reward participants for killing the most, the heaviest, or even the
Bill would ban wildlife killing contests on public lands
WASHINGTON—Today, more than 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation that would prohibit organizing, sponsoring, conducting or participating in wildlife killing contests on more than 500 million acres of U.S. public lands. Wildlife killing contests are organized events
Over 30 organizations and experts renew call for BC government to end wildlife killing contests in open letter
VICTORIA, Canada—A broad coalition of non-government organizations, scientists, environmentalists, eco-tourism operators and notable British Columbians, including Robert Bateman, have signed an open letter calling on the British Columbia government to end wildlife killing contests in the province
Safari Club International’s annual convention will bring more than 850 exhibitors from 30 countries to Tennessee to promote the killing of thousands of animals
WASHINGTON—Next week in Nashville, Tennessee, thousands of hunters will gather at Safari Club International’s annual convention, featuring over 850 exhibitors from more than 30 countries. More than half of these exhibitors will be hunting guides and outfitters peddling trophy hunts of the world’s
Mehr als 850 Aussteller*innen aus 30 Ländern kommen nach Tennessee, um für die Tötung Tausender Tiere zu werben
BERLIN—Nächste Woche werden sich in Nashville, Tennessee, Tausende Jäger*innen auf der Jahreskonferenz des Safari Club International (SCI) versammeln, an der über 850 Aussteller*innen aus mehr als 30 Ländern teilnehmen werden. Der SCI ist einer der größten Jagdverbände weltweit, mit
La convention annuale del Safari Club International porterà in Tennessee più di 850 espositori provenienti da 30 Paesi per promuovere l'uccisione di migliaia di animali
ROMA—La prossima settimana, a Nashville, nel Tennessee, migliaia di cacciatori si riuniranno alla conferenza annuale del Safari Club International (SCI), con oltre 850 espositori provenienti da più di 30 Paesi. Il SCI è una delle più grandi associazioni venatorie del mondo, con rappresentanza
Doroczna konwencja Safari Club International przyciągnie do Tennessee ponad 850 wystawców z 30 krajów, aby promować zabijanie tysięcy zwierząt!
WASZYNGTON—W przyszłym tygodniu, w Nashville w stanie Tennessee, tysiące myśliwych zgromadzi się na dorocznej konwencji Safari Club International, w której weźmie udział ponad 850 wystawców z ponad 30 krajów. Ponad połowa z tych wystawców będzie sprzedawać polowania na trofea z gatunków chronionych
U.S. poll shows strong support for protecting elephants and keeping trophy hunting ban in Botswana
WASHINGTON—A newly released public opinion poll of registered voters in the United States shows overwhelming disapproval of a proposal to lift the ban on trophy hunting in Botswana and to initiate regular culls of the country’s elephants. On February 21, a Botswanan cabinet subcommittee recommended