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Bangkok restaurant chain says no to eggs from hens kept in cages

BANGKOK—Japanese restaurant Akiyoshi announced all its restaurants in Bangkok will exclusively use eggs laid by hens enjoying cage-free environments. This strategic decision will improve the lives of over a thousand hens each year, marking a significant advancement in animal welfare within Akiyoshi

Verdeckte Ermittlungen zeigen, dass in Kalifornien trotz Verbot immer noch neue Pelzprodukte verkauft werden

LOS ANGELES/BERLIN—Heute hat Humane Society of the United States eine verdeckte Untersuchung veröffentlicht, die kalifornische Einzelhändler*innen identifiziert, die offen das Gesetz umgehen, indem sie neue Pelzprodukte verkaufen. Der von der Abgeordneten Laura Friedman unterstützte Gesetzentwurf 44

First farm-to-fork chain commits to animal welfare in central Viet Nam

DA NANG, Viet Nam—Humane Society International applauds An Phu Farm, a farm-to-fork food store chain in central Viet Nam, for its commitment to improve animal welfare. After dialogue with HSI, the company has pledged to phase out the purchase of eggs and pork products from farms that use intensive

Humane Society International/Europe fordert die deutsche Modemarke Philipp Plein in einem Online-Appell auf, pelzfrei zu werden

BERLIN—Heute startet Humane Society International/Europe einen digitalen Appell an Philipp Plein, eine der führenden deutschen Modemarken, mit dem Ziel, eine pelzfreie Unternehmenspolitik zu fördern. Unterstützer*innen können Philipp Plein nun auffordern, keine Tierpelze mehr für Kleidung zu

World Veterinary Day: new training empowers adoption of humane and innovative procedures for street dogs

INDIA—To celebrate World Veterinary Day, Humane Society International/India launches an innovative street dog spay and neuter training program to equip veterinary professionals, animal welfare organisations and relevant government agencies with essential skills to improve the well-being of dogs

Lion cub rescued from pet trade in Lebanon is relocated to sanctuary in South Africa

CAPE TOWN—A four-month-old lion cub named Pi, who was rescued from an illegal pet owner in Lebanon, has been safely relocated to his new forever home at a true sanctuary in South Africa. Distressing social media videos surfaced in March 2024 showing the cub being exploited for selfies and petting in

Lwiątko uratowane z rąk handlarzy dzikimi zwierzętami w Libanie trafi do schroniska w Republice Południowej Afryki

KAPSZTAD/WARSZAWA—Czteromiesięczne lwiątko o imieniu Pi, które zostało uratowane w Libanie z rąk handlarzy dzikimi zwierzętami, zostało bezpiecznie przeniesione do swojego nowego stałego domu w specjalnym ośrodku dzikich zwierząt w Republice Południowej Afryki. W marcu 2024 r. w mediach

Wildlife protection
Costa Rican authorities strengthen skills to combat illegal wildlife trade

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica—This year, Humane Society International/Latin America has conducted three comprehensive trainings for Costa Rican authorities on how to properly handle wildlife either seized or rescued in police and judicial operations. According to the Judicial Police’s Specialized Section

Autoridades costarricenses fortalecen capacidades para combatir el comercio ilegal de vida silvestre

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (26 de abril, 2024)— Este año, Humane Society International/Latinoamérica ha realizado tres capacitaciones para autoridades costarricenses sobre cómo manejar adecuadamente la vida silvestre decomisada o rescatada en operativos policiales y judiciales. Según la Sección

Wild birds and mammals return to the Mayan Biosphere Reserve after being rescued from illegal trafficking

PETEN, Guatemala—Multiple mammals and birds have been released back into the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from incidents of illegal trafficking and cruelty. Asociacion Rescate y Conservacion de Vida Silvestre, with the support of Humane Society International/Latin

Aves y mamíferos silvestres regresan a la Reserva de la Biosfera Maya, después de ser rescatados del tráfico ilegal

PETÉN, Guatemala— Mamíferos y aves, algunos en peligro de extinción, regresaron a su hábitat en la selva tropical guatemalteca, después de haber sido rescatados y rehabilitados provenientes del tráfico ilegal y de incidentes de crueldad. La Asociación Rescate y Conservación de Vida Silvestre (ARCAS)

Japan’s new mega whaling ship launches killing season amid alarm at adding vulnerable fin whales to kill list

TOKYO―Japan’s new whaling factory ship, the Kangei Maru, has left port to start the new whale killing season in the north Pacific. The 9,300-ton vessel is capable of hauling and storing slaughtered massive fin whales, a species Japan has proposed to add to its kill list alongside Bryde’s, sei and

Politicians clash on commitments to crackdown on cruelty to animals at landmark hustings

LONDON—The four largest political parties in Westminster set out their animal welfare positions and commitments so far at a landmark first-of-its-kind “Animals Matter” hustings in Westminster yesterday evening as politicians and the public await the next general election. The Labour Party has

Keeping animals safe in hot weather

High temperatures can be unpleasant or even dangerous for animals of all kinds. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can help animals – from feathered to furry – when temperatures increase. Heatwave tips for cats and dogs Our cat and dog companions can find it more difficult to regulate their

No justification for farrowing crates

[inline-slider align="alignleft"][/inline-slider] “We just can’t justify putting sows in farrowing crates any more.” – a British farm manager shares insights into the impact of confinement for sows, and perspective on how the sector must change HSI/UK made contact with a British pig farm, which

New Government urged to table animal welfare bill in upcoming Parliament Monsoon session

DELHI, India —With the newly formed Government assuming office this month, Humane Society International/India and People for Animals urge the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter to expedite passage of the long-awaited Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the

Minke whale
Iceland will allow commercial whaling to resume in ’devastatingly disappointing’ renewal of one-year permit

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland—As news breaks that Iceland’s Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir will renew a one-year commercial whaling licence to whaling company Hvalur hf., despite clear evidence of immense animal suffering, global animal protection charity Humane Society

Political parties urged to unleash ‘Paw Power’ as animal welfare emerges as potential swing issue

LONDON— With the general election just weeks away, UK political parties are being urged to harness the untapped ‘paw power’ of animal-loving voters after a new report shows that political parties are failing to match the British public’s high level of demand for strong animal protection policies

Karnataka gets first-of-its-kind WhatsApp chatbot for snakebite awareness

Mysore, KARNATAKA —Karnataka’s first-of-its-kind WhatsApp chatbot has been launched in Mysore to educate citizens about snakes and snakebite prevention. The chatbot, launched by Humane Society International/India in collaboration with The Liana Trust, provides easily accessible information about

Polska wzmacnia egzekwowanie prawa w zakresie przestępstw przeciwko zwierzętom

WARSZAWA, Polska—Humane Society International zakończyło właśnie serię szkoleń, których celem jest wsparcie służb i organów odpowiedzialnych za wykrywanie i ściganie przestępstw przeciwko zwierzętom w Polsce. Szkolenia odbyły się w Słupsku, Warszawie oraz Katowicach, i wzięło w nich udział 300 osób