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Ending animal testing Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund support NIH’s new commitment to reduce animal use in research
WASHINGTON (April 29, 2025) — The National Institutes of Health’s announcement that it will prioritize human-based research technologies to reduce use of animals in NIH-funded research is applauded by
NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball scores big with Points for Pets, helping to provide 296,000 meals to pets in underserved communities
WASHINGTON (April 25, 2025)—During the 2024-2025 NBA season, Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball not only excelled on the court but also made a lasting impact off the court for people
New report reveals which U.S. food service companies are delivering on plant-based promises

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its 2025 Food Service Industry Protein Sustainability Scorecard, an annual report evaluating

Black bear cubs
Officials are targeting Florida bears, proposing to reopen controversial trophy hunting season despite opposition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—State residents are responding with outrage over the recent proposal from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reopen a trophy hunting season on the state’s

Grime and feces at a kennel
'Horrible Hundred' puppy mill report reveals mysterious puppy deaths, severely wounded dogs in breeding facilities

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its annual Horrible Hundred puppy mill report, which details violations or concerns at a

Al, a chimpanzee previously used in experiments at Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) moved to Chimp Haven sanctuary in February 2025.
Ending animal testing , Helping captive wildlife , Wildlife protection Final group of chimpanzees from New Mexico laboratory arrive at Chimp Haven

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals, Humane World Action Fund and Animal Protection New Mexico are delighted to announce that the remaining chimpanzees from the Alamogordo Primate Facility in New

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Ending animal testing Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund applaud FDA’s historic move to phase out animal testing for biologics and drugs

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund) welcomed the announcement by the U.S

Beagle caught up in animal testing
Ending animal testing Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund encouraged by EPA’s renewed commitment to ending animal testing

WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that they will reinstate a plan to phase out animal testing on mammals and prioritize non-animal alternatives for chemical and pesticide

New Senate bill resurrects disastrous threat to animal protections and state laws

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

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