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A decisive vote in Oregon marks a turning point in the campaign to end experiments on primates

WASHINGTON—Humanity and compassion for primates were on the agenda at a public meeting today concerning historic changes proposed for the Oregon National Primate Research Center, a federally-funded

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‘A complete sensory overload’: More than 70 dogs, birds and horses rescued from alleged neglect in Texas
Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Runnels County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of over 60 dogs and puppies, as well as several
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New lawsuit aims to safeguard Michigan coyotes
LANSING, Mich.—Today, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, filed a lawsuit in Ingham County Circuit Court against the Michigan Natural Resources
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Misguided House bill would roll back acclaimed law protecting lions, tigers and other big cats

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, released the following statements on the

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Protections for Tennessee Walking Horses frozen for another year by U.S. Department of Agriculture

WASHINGTON—Once again, the U.S. Department of Agriculture decided to suspend implementation of a long-awaited rule to strengthen protections for Tennessee Walking Horses. The rule, which was 

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One year later: Hundreds of animals rescued from ‘horrific’ fur and urine farm are safe and thriving

One year ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, completed the weeks-long rescue of hundreds of animals from a fur and urine farm near Cleveland, Ohio

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Bipartisan support for Michigan’s cage-free egg law targeted in new Department of Justice lawsuit

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statements and

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Victory! EPA renews plans to eliminate animal testing by 2035

Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund welcome a renewed commitment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate mammal tests by 2035.

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Keith Dane honored with EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award in recognition of a career that transformed horse protection

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Humane World for Animals is proud to announce that Keith Dane, who formerly led the organization’s equine welfare programs, has received the 2026 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award at

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