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The Humane Society of the United States launches campaign to address the inflation-exacerbated pet poverty crisis
(WASHINGTON)—As inflation pushes prices higher, many families across the country are struggling to afford veterinary care, food and supplies for their beloved pets. Nowhere is this more acute than for families who were already experiencing systemic poverty. According to the latest consumer price
Celebrity advocates lobby Congress to pass the Humane Cosmetics Act
WASHINGTON — Today, a stellar cast assembled on Capitol Hill to support passage of the Humane Cosmetics Act; the Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund and Humane Society International were joined by celebrity advocates—TV personality and entrepreneur Lala Kent and
Miami-Dade County ranks highest in the country for pet stores peddling puppy mill puppies
In advance of the holiday season—the busiest puppy-buying time of the year—the Humane Society of the United States is cautioning consumers against purchasing a puppy from a pet store and unknowingly supporting the puppy mill industry. To better serve the high number of Spanish-speakers, the HSUS is
20 million pets in the US experience poverty with their families
WASHINGTON—Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families and 70% have never seen a veterinarian*. According to a new Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the Humane Society of the United States**, only around one in four Americans (28%) are even aware of this
Joint statement from the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund concerning alleged BLM wild horse abuse
WASHINGTON - The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund are deeply disturbed by video footage that appears to show a Bureau of Land Management contractor kicking a wild horse in the face during a roundup operation on the Blue Wing Complex in Nevada. This willful act
Donated houses support dogs and families in underserved communities
WASHINGTON— Farm & Yard, a supplier of innovative animal care products, donated CozyCube™ insulated dog houses to 168 families in underserved communities throughout the U.S. with the assistance of the Humane Society of the United States. The HSUS distributed the insulated dog houses, collectively
NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball joins the Humane Society of the United States as an ambassador for More Than a Pet
WASHINGTON—Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard and devoted owner of five dogs LaMelo Ball has joined the Humane Society of the United States as an ambassador for its More Than a Pet campaign. Approximately 20 million pets in the United States experience poverty with their families and 70% have
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
NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball scores big with Points for Pets, helping to provide 296,000 meals to pets in underserved communities
WASHINGTON (April 25, 2025)—During the 2024-2025 NBA season, Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball not only excelled on the court but also made a lasting impact off the court for people and their pets. As an ambassador for Humane World for Animals’ (formerly called the Humane Society of
Banquetas con patas de elefante y pantuflas con garras de oso: una exposición fotográfica internacional que expone el macabro tráfico de fauna silvestre llega al Congreso Nacional de Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—Políticos, expertos en vida silvestre y público en general se reunieron hoy en la Cámara de Diputados del Congreso Nacional para la ceremonia de inauguración de la exposición fotográfica "Naturaleza muerta. Trofeos de caza" en apoyo a la prohibición de la importación a
Elephant feet footstools and bear paw slippers: International photo exhibition exposing macabre wildlife trade arrives at Argentina’s National Congress
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—Politicians, wildlife experts and the public gathered today at the National Congress Chamber of Deputies for the opening ceremony of the photography exhibition “Still Life. Hunting Trophies.” to support a ban on the import into Argentina of hunting trophies from CITES-listed
More than 400 roosters and hens removed from alleged cockfighting operation in Sumner County, Kansas
SUMNER COUNTY, Kan.—On Tuesday, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, assisted the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 400 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Sumner County, Kansas. The Humane Society of
Missing toes, unsanitary conditions: Humane World for Animals assists the Clark County Sheriff’s Office with alleged cockfighting bust
CLARK COUNTY, Wisc.—Yesterday, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, assisted the Clark County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 160 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Clark County, Wisconsin. Law enforcement served a
Chained, scarred dogs and nursing puppies rescued from suspected dogfighting in multi-property operation
COLUMBIA, S.C.—Yesterday, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, assisted the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division in the rescue of 23 dogs and puppies from an alleged dogfighting operation involving two properties in Richland County, South Carolina
Statement on former Pentagon official’s guilty plea for dogfighting
Last week, a former Pentagon official pled guilty in federal court to dogfighting and racketeering crimes. The Department of Justice investigation of the onetime public information officer for the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense detailed his 20-year history of dogfighting
Pangolins proposed for US Endangered Species Act protections
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed listing seven species of pangolins as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, a move that would strengthen trade and import restrictions within the United States and underscore the species’ critical conservation status. Pangolins are
Schockierende Undercover-Ermittlung enthüllt illegalen Verkauf von Elfenbein im US-Bundesstaat Pennsylvania
Berlin/Pennsylvania – Humane World for Animals, ehemals Humane Society International und Humane Society of the United States, alarmierende Ergebnisse einer Undercover-Ermittlung an mehr als 60 Standorten im US-Bundesstaat Pennsylvania. Im gesamten Bundesstaat wurde Elfenbein von Elefanten sowie
Shocking undercover investigation reveals illicit sale of ivory across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania—Today Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, released alarming results of an undercover investigation at more than 60 locations in Pennsylvania. Ivory from elephants and other animals including hippos and whales was found for sale
In vista del “festival” della carne di cane di Yulin, un nuovo sondaggio svela che la maggior parte dei residenti non consuma carne di cane o gatto e afferma che un divieto non avrebbe alcun impatto sulla propria vita
PECHINO, Cina—In vista del cosiddetto “festival” della carne di cane di Yulin, nella Cina meridionale, che inizierà il 20 giugno, in concomitanza con il solstizio d’estate, un nuovo sondaggio tra i consumatori della città rivela che una netta maggioranza dei residenti di Yulin (l’87,5%) non consuma
Ahead of China’s Yulin dog meat ‘festival’, a new survey reveals most Yulin residents don’t eat dog or cat meat and say a ban would have no impact on their lives
BEIJING—Ahead of the Yulin dog meat ‘festival’ in south China beginning on 20 June to coincide with the summer solstice, a new consumer survey in the city shows that a super majority of Yulin residents (87.5%) never or rarely eat dog or cat meat and 88% say a ban on the dog and cat meat trade would