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Trump executive order targets federal protections for wolves

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislation Fund, issued the following statement today after

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Bureau of Land Management failures lead to betrayal and slaughter of wild horses, New York Times investigation shows

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund condemn the Bureau of Land Management’s enabling of a pathway that has resulted in circumvention of the longstanding congressional

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What America’s wildlife has taught us as the National Park Service marks 110 years

WASHINGTON—Founded on August 25, 1916 the National Park Service has been entrusted to conserve and safeguard some of the nation’s most treasured places and the iconic wildlife who have called them

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Over 40 dogs and puppies rescued from alleged cruelty situation in South Carolina

Berkeley County, S.C.—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in the rescue of over 40 dogs and puppies

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Animal-inclusive planning makes a lifesaving difference when disaster strikes

WASHINGTON—As Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, responds to disasters around the globe—from Hurricane Katrina over 20

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More than 700 veterinarians urge Congress to reject Save Our Bacon Act

WASHINGTON—More than 720 veterinary professionals are asking Congress to stand up for the humane treatment of farm animals and ensure the Save Our Bacon Act stays out of the Farm Bill or any other

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Trump administration weakens more Endangered Species Act protections

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

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Fashion meets compassion on Freeform’s Project Runway

In an upcoming episode of Project Runway airing July 30, Humane World for Animals takes center stage for a special design challenge judged by Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Law Roach that proves

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Trump administration signals steps to remove grizzly bear Endangered Species Act protections

WASHINGTON—Trump administration leaders and some Western state governors appeared to announce a new policy shift aimed at removing Endangered Species Act protections for grizzly bears, another action