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Animal testing and research Humane World for Animals is spearheading a drive to spare horseshoe crabs from blood draining for medical testing around the globe

WASHINGTON―Horseshoe crab populations are on the decline, partly attributed to the use of their blood in medical testing. For decades, an effective replacement to the horseshoe crab blood-derived test

Wildlife protection Pangolins proposed for US Endangered Species Act protections

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

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Chained, scarred dogs and nursing puppies rescued from suspected dogfighting in multi-property operation

Humane World for Animals 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

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Ending the dog and cat meat trade Seven Tosa dogs who survived a devastating wildfire at a dog meat farm in South Korea, start a new life in the United States

SEOUL―Seven Tosa dogs―the sole survivors of a devastating wildfire that destroyed a dog meat farm in Andong, Gyeongbuk Province in South Korea where almost 700 dogs burned to death―have been flown to

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Protecting equines Trump budget puts wild horses and burros on the chopping block, paves way for mass slaughter

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, sharply criticized the Trump administration’s

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Wildlife protection 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

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Missing toes, unsanitary conditions: Humane World for Animals assists the Clark County Sheriff’s Office with alleged cockfighting bust

Humane World for Animals 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.

Reward offered in Knox County, TN for information on dog
Reward offered in Knox County, TN for information on dog left in parking lot with grocery bag tied around her head

Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the

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Hurricane Katrina’s 20-year anniversary: Disaster response and preparedness saves lives

WASHINGTON—Since deploying to help animals in response to Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has committed to expanding

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"A Humane World" is the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block. Subscribe for regular updates.

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