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Italy awaits decree on funding for the rehabilitation of animals rescued from dogfighting
SALERNO, Italy—Humane World for Animals Italy (formerly called Humane Society International) and Fondazione Cave Canem hosted an event in Salerno today, focused on giving a second chance to animals victimized by dogfighting. The event, called “Dogfighting: Fund for behavioral rehabilitation. From the amendment to the implementing decree: Concrete resources and protections for animals seized from dogfighting”, provided an opportunity for discussion of an anticipated implementing decree by the Italian Ministry of Labour, which will regulate the allocation of funds provided under the 2026 Italian Budget Law (Law no. 199 of 30 December 2025, Article 1, paragraphs 847 and 848*) to cover the custody costs arising from the seizure and confiscation of animals used in fighting.
Fabio Di Marcantonio
Italian MEPs appeal to the European commissioner for animal welfare: end fur farming
ROME—“It is time to put an end to fur farming and to the trade in fur products in Europe,” urged animal protection organization Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) at today’s event “The economic unsustainability of the European fur industry,” held in Rome.
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Animal welfare leaders welcome multi-agency government strategy to combat animal cruelty
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, are encouraged to see the
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As USDA moves to address puppy mill cruelties, humane advocates push for stronger standards of care at commercial dog breeding facilities
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, are encouraged to see the U.S.
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USDA prioritizes cruelty ahead of animal welfare and worker safety at slaughterhouses
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, strongly condemn a new proposal by the U.S.
Don Getty
Kids invited to speak up for wild animals for World Wildlife Day on March 3
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, launched a nationwide conservation education and advocacy project empo
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Lucknow marks one 100,000 dog sterilization milestone with vibrant, educational murals at its Animal Birth Control center
Lucknow has achieved a major milestone in humane street dog management by completing one 100,000 dog sterilization surgeries under its Animal Birth Control program
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Animal protection organizations partner to help Alaskan communities recover from Typhoon Halong
In the wake of Typhoon Halong, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc. with ongoing recovery efforts in typhoon-stricken villages.
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House Ag Committee Chair renews Big Pork’s attack on state animal welfare laws
New Farm Bill would undermine states’ rights and substantial farmer investments in cage-free and crate-free systems
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