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A silhouette of a horse against a sunrise

Galen Clarke/For Humane World for Animals

A wild stallion in the Sand Wash Basin walks along a hilltop as the sun rises on October 28th, 2013.
United States
Bureau of Land Management failures lead to betrayal and slaughter of wild horses, New York Times investigation shows

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund condemn the Bureau of Land Management’s enabling of a pathway that has resulted in circumvention of the longstanding congressional prohibition on wild horse slaughter. This comes in the wake of a New York Times story which reports that thousands of wild horses and burros have been sold to slaughterhouses across our borders since early 2025.  

Black bear in a field

Wendy Keefover/Humane World for Animals

United States
What America’s wildlife has taught us as the National Park Service marks 110 years

WASHINGTON—Founded on August 25, 1916 the National Park Service has been entrusted to conserve and safeguard some of the nation’s most treasured places and the iconic wildlife who have called them home for more than a century.

A chained brown dog stands in a muddy puddle

Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals

Humane World for Animals assists the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of more than 40 dogs from a suspected dogfighting operation in rural Berkeley County, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
United States
Over 40 dogs and puppies rescued from alleged cruelty situation in South Carolina

Berkeley County, S.C.—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in the rescue of over 40 dogs and puppies from an alleged cruelty situation which involves conditions commonly seen in dogfighting operations. Charleston Animal Society also assisted on scene.

a rescue worker carrying a small black and white dog in their arms.

Emrah Gurel/AP Images for Humane World for Animals

Humane World for Animals team members pick up a mother dog and her puppies left on the street after the earthquake in Antakya district of Hatay, on February 21, 2023.
United States
Animal-inclusive planning makes a lifesaving difference when disaster strikes

WASHINGTON—As Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, responds to disasters around the globe—from Hurricane Katrina over 20 years ago to the recent 

Pigs in a confined area

Humane World for Animals

Smithfield Investigation
United States
More than 700 veterinarians urge Congress to reject Save Our Bacon Act

WASHINGTON—More than 720 veterinary professionals are asking Congress to stand up for the humane treatment of farm animals and ensure the Save Our Bacon Act stays out of the Farm Bill

Adult manatee and calf

James R.D. Scott/Getty Images

Mom and baby at Three Sisters Springs.
United States
Trump administration weakens more Endangered Species Act protections

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislation Fund, issued the following statements in response to reports

A person wearing a monochromatic matching long coat and a floor-length skirt

Arturo Holmes/Courtesy of Christian Siriano

Humane World for Animals made its debut at New York Fashion Week with an exclusive collaboration at world-renowned designer Christian Siriano's fall show.
United States
Fashion meets compassion on Freeform’s Project Runway

In an upcoming episode of Project Runway airing July 30, Humane World for Animals takes center stage for a special design challenge judged by Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Law Roach that proves creativity and compassion can go hand in hand.

A mother bear with cubs in a forested environment

Don Getty

Bears at Yellowstone National Park
United States
Trump administration signals steps to remove grizzly bear Endangered Species Act protections

WASHINGTON—Trump administration leaders and some Western state governors appeared to announce a new policy shift aimed at removing Endangered Species Act protections for grizzly bears, another action in the war on wildlife that could jeopardize the recovery of the approximately 2,000 bears remain

A beagle looking out of a window

Shelby LaVigna/For Humane World for Animals

A beagle dog named Cu, 2024
United States
Heatwave alert: Protect pets amid soaring temperatures

WASHINGTON—With soaring temperatures and oppressive humidity forecast across the U.S.

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