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In a win for animals, Brazil votes to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics
Earlier this month, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies voted to ban the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals. Brazil is one of 45 countries and 12 U.S. states to limit or ban this cruelty. I am immensely proud of our Brazilian team, as this recent milestone outcome is the result of our
Breaking: We’ve won our lawsuit on behalf of wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains
This week, a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law when it decided not to protect gray wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains under the federal Endangered Species Act. The ruling is the result of a lawsuit that we and our allies filed last year challenging the
Reflections on animal rescue work after an emotional return to Kangaroo Island
This past month, members of our team returned to Kangaroo Island to see how the environment has recovered since the bushfires five years ago and to reflect on what we accomplished there.
New documentary short on Africa’s big tusker elephants exposes the cruelty killing them
This week, our team in Africa released a new documentary that highlights the threat to East Africa’s super tusker elephants from renewed trophy hunting in the region. It is estimated that fewer than 10 super tusker elephants remain in the Greater Amboseli ecosystem, with fewer than 50 left across
Puppy-fattening farms supplying dog meat trade in Viet Nam shut down
When they learned there was a way out of raising puppies for sale and slaughter, two business owners in Viet Nam seized the opportunity. Because they contacted our team in Viet Nam to help them transition their businesses to kinder livelihoods, they will no longer be complicit in the trade that
A step backward for humane street dog management in India
Earlier this week, the honorable Supreme Court of India issued an order to capture all street dogs in Delhi and permanently confine them to shelters, with no return to their home territories.
New investigation exposes what a ‘high welfare’ fur farm really looks like
It is astonishing that fur farms still even exist, given that they have been exposed as extremely cruel facilities that also pose terrible threats to public health. And yet, even knowing how horrific these places are, each investigation we carry out to expose and end this cruelty shocks me anew.
The major achievements for animals that made us who we are today
We’re on a mission to make real, lasting change for animals. For over seven decades, our work has been motivated by the thought of a better world, one in which humans and animals live in harmony and no animal suffers from the actions of people. We have helped build a movement of millions of people
Inspiring program brings care to pets in South Africa
The deep connection between people and animals is universal. However, access to the resources necessary to provide animals with the health and wellness they deserve is not. In truly humane communities, everyone can obtain what they need for their animals. This vision is what we are trying to support
Romania passes ban on fur farming
After more than two years of campaigning by Humane Society International/Europe and fellow animal advocacy groups, Romania has banned chinchilla and mink fur farming. On Tuesday, the Romanian Parliament voted with an overwhelming majority of 217 in favor of the ban, with just six against and nine
Los Angeles votes to ban fur; largest U.S. city to do so
The Los Angeles City Council has just voted unanimously to ban the sale of fur within city limits, making this the largest American city to do so. San Francisco passed a similar ban earlier this year. Today’s historic vote in Los Angeles, which comes just days after fashion giant Burberry and London
Our team saves more dogs from third suspected dogfighting deployment this summer
This week, our Animal Rescue Team assisted the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in rescuing dogs from two separate alleged dogfighting operations. During this deployment, our team rescued a total of 18 dogs and puppies.
Italy to shut down all fur farms and permanently ban fur farming
A major win for animals in Italy caps off a year of remarkable progress toward a fur-free future. Today, the Italian Senate Budget Committee approved an amendment that will shutter the country’s 10 remaining fur farms within six months and enact a permanent ban on fur farming throughout Italy. This
ELLE Magazine goes fur-free
Today, ELLE, one of the world’s most recognizable fashion magazines, announced an end to animal fur in its pages and online. Following nearly a year of dialogue with our fur-free campaigners, the global publication made its fur-free announcement at Business of Fashion’s 2021 VOICES event in the UK
Nordstrom to stop selling products made with fur and exotic animal skins
Nordstrom, one of the country’s largest luxury fashion retailers, will stop selling products made with fur and exotic animal skins at all of its U.S. locations by the end of next year. Nordstrom joins a growing number of retailers like Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s that have announced fur-free policies
How we’re still helping Los Angeles after the wildfires
We pledged $1 million to support recovery efforts after those wildfires and for future preparation. Here are some updates.
Improving street dog welfare in India: a data- and compassion-driven approach
When the right minds with the right motivation meet the right kind of data, many good things become possible.
People are really struggling to afford their pets right now. Here’s what you can do.
The high cost of pet care often causes people to make the heartbreaking decision to relinquish their animals. But it also creates a barrier for potential adopters to consider as they weigh the cost of adding a pet to their family.
"Korean Vegan” Joanne Lee Molinaro on being kind to herself, animals and her audience
Mixing honesty and compassion, cookbook author Joanne Lee Molinaro honors her Korean heritage and builds a more humane world one dish at a time
One resilient rescue dog’s inspiring adoption story
From fading to feisty, a tiny Australian shepherd puppy beat the odds and found a loving home.