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Gov. Shapiro signs Beagle Bill to protect animals in Pennsylvania laboratories

HARRISBURG, Pa.—Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed S.B. 381, known as the Beagle Bill, bipartisan legislation that marks important progress for animals in Pennsylvania. The law creates a pathway to

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New York City Council passes carriage horse ban; Humane World for Animals calls vote a landmark step for horse welfare

NEW YORK CITY— Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, today celebrates the City Council’s passage of Intro 943, legislation ending horse-drawn carriage

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Lawsuit aims to restore protections for threatened wildlife

BUTTE, Mont.—On Wednesday, conservation groups sued to overturn a Trump administration rule that leaves threatened wildlife with no certain, meaningful protection under the Endangered Species Act

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Neil Patrick Harris will host Humane World for Animals’ annual To the Rescue! Gala, with featured performance by Grammy-nominee Vanessa Carlton and special appearance by actress Amy Sedaris

NEW YORK CITY—The annual To the Rescue! gala, benefiting Humane World for Animals and its mission to protect animals, will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in New York City. Hosted by award-winning

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Trump administration reinstitutes bear baiting on Alaska national preserves

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration today finalized a U.S. National Park Service rule that reverses critical wildlife protections for bears and once again allows the cruel practice of bear baiting on

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Beagle Bill would help protect animals in Pennsylvania laboratories

HARRISBURG, Pa.—The Beagle Bill (SB 381), bipartisan legislation with overwhelming support from Pennsylvania voters and unanimous support from the full Senate and the House Judiciary Committee, is

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Humane World for Animals and Wisconsin Humane Society provide pet food and supplies to Milwaukee families

MILWAUKEE—Humane World for Animals and the Wisconsin Humane Society hosted the More Than a Pet “Unpacking Pawty” event last week to distribute over 26,000 pounds of pet food and supplies to Milwaukee

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Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund endorse bipartisan bill to end federal funding for experiments on dogs and cats

WASHINGTON— Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, are endorsing a new bill introduced in

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Statement: NIH expands investment in human-relevant research and alternatives to animal testing

WASHINGTON— Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, applaud the National Institutes of