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Take Action to Improve Animal Services
In the wake of a recent exposé (click on "Regardez l'intégrale" just below the broadcast date) involving Quebec’s largest for-profit animal control facility, Humane Society International/Canada is calling on provincial and municipal governments to ensure more humane and effective animal control
Surviving the Dog Meat Trade in China
by Peter Li Having heard of the interception of a truck loaded with 480 dogs bound for northeast China's dog meat markets, hundreds of animal advocates converged on the Beijing-Harbin Expressway, where they found the dogs crammed into a four-layered deck on the vehicle. Rescuers worked immediately
Seeking protection for the African lion
The African lion is in danger. On March 1, 2011, Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States, along with Born Free USA, Born Free Foundation, Defenders of Wildlife, The Fund for Animals, and the International Fund for Animal Welfare, petitioned to have the African lion
Seabird Bycatch in the EU
Each year, it is estimated that 200,000 seabirds are accidentally snared, entangled and drowned by longline hooks and in trawls, driftnets and gillnets in European waters alone. Seabird bycatch not only poses a significant threat to the survival of many species, but is also an animal welfare problem
Child Bullfighters
Started young There are no laws in Mexico limiting the age of bullfighters, whereas in Spain, no child younger than 16 is allowed to enter the ring. For this very reason, many young children travel to Mexico to pursue their careers in bullfighting. Bullfighting schools that train children are
Serengeti Super Highway: A Dead End for Animals
Update: On June 20, 2014, the East African Court of Justice declared that constructing a highway through Serengeti National Park would be unlawful, effectively preventing the Tanzanian government from beginning the project. "The judgment in essence confirms that the treasured Serengeti ecosystem is
Bullfighting Myths
1. I should attend a bullfight if I want to experience the country’s true culture. Spain, Mexico and other Latin American nations are all beautiful countries, rich in history, art and culture. There are so many other ways to enjoy and experience a country’s traditions that do not involve harming
Humane Eating
Worldwide, approximately 67.5 billion land animals are raised and slaughtered for meat, eggs, and milk every year. Hundreds of millions of these animals are raised on industrialized farms resembling factories. On these factory farms, animals suffer immensely, many confined for the entirety of their
About the International Whaling Commission
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) was set up under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW), signed in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 1946. The Convention was intended to provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and the regulation of commercial and
Why Support the EU Canadian Seafood Boycott
Opposition to commercial seal hunting is gaining momentum around the world, and governments, including the European Union, are increasingly taking action to end the trade in products of this brutality. Meanwhile, each year, the EU buys hundreds of millions of euros worth of seafood caught by
Canadian Seafood Boycott: European Supporters
HSI is calling on individuals and businesses to boycott Canadian seafood until the Canadian commercial seal slaughter ends. Patrons If your favourite chef, restaurant or food retailer isn't yet supporting the boycott, why not print off our Chefs & Businesses Pledge [PDF], take it with you on your
Bullfighting (Fiesta Brava) in Mexico
Mexico is one of the few remaining countries where bullfighting is still legal (others include Spain, France, Portugal, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Ecuador). The largest bullfighting ring in the world, fitting 60,000 spectators, resides in Mexico City. There are approximately 225 bullrings in
Don't Buy While Seals Die: Boycott Canadian Seafood
With hundreds of thousands of seals clubbed and shot to death for their fur in most years, Canada’s commercial seal hunt is the largest slaughter of marine mammals on Earth. Almost all of the seals killed are defenceless pups, and they are beaten and shot to death for their fur. In 2005, the Protect
The British Circus Debate: A Timeline
In March 2006 the then Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Minister responsible for Animal Welfare, Ben Bradshaw, announced his intention to introduce Regulations under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to ban the use of certain non-domesticated species in travelling circuses, whose
Shark Finning in Europe: A Timeline for Change
2006: The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the European Commission to strengthen the EU shark finning legislation [ 1]. The Parliament noted that the information supplied by Member States on their fishing fleets’ activities was very poor, enforcement of the Regulation was
Street Dogs in Bhutan
In September 2009, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Department of Livestock of the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB) and Humane Society International (HSI) formed a unique partnership. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, the two entities embarked on a first-of-its kind
Don't Buy Wild
Illegal wildlife trade generates more than USD $10 billion annually, third behind only the illegal drug and arms trades. While many people knowingly contribute to such trade, unsuspecting customers can easily buy items like ivory trinkets and turtle shell products in stores or online, thereby
Don't Buy Wild Guide
The global trade in wildlife parts and products is hugely detrimental and many travelers unknowingly participate in this trade. Wildlife and wildlife products may be legal to sell in certain countries, but bringing these items home with you may be illegal or require special permits. If you suspect
Top Five Reasons to Use a Community Ecotourism Operator
In HSI’s Wildlife Ecotourism section, we work with local NGOs in developing countries to help communities create ecotourism products that are unique, exciting, and beneficial for people, animals, and the environment. To find out the five most compelling reasons to try this unique kind of tourism
Stronger Legal Protections for Animals in Labs
In September 2010, the European Union voted to adopt a new law for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, which replaces its nearly 25-year-old predecessor. Humane Society International has been at the forefront of the animal welfare lobbying effort throughout political negotiations