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Multi-agency suspected dogfighting bust leads to the rescue of over 80 dogs in Florida
FLORIDA—A multi-property suspected dogfighting bust is underway in Clay and Union counties in Florida. Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting
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Hearst Magazines announces fur-free policy

NEW YORK—Hearst Magazines International, in collaboration with Humane World for Animals, announced today that it will eliminate all promotion of animal fur across its global platforms, which includes

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Undercover in a New York puppy mill: Investigation exposes disturbing conditions, sick puppies and cockroaches

NEW YORK—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its recent investigation into a high-volume puppy mill. An investigator worked undercover at

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CFDA kündigt das Ende von Pelz auf der New York Fashion Week an

BERLIN/NEW YORK – Der „Council of Fashion Designers of America“ (CFDA), der den Fashion-Kalender für die New York Fashion Week (NYFW) herausgibt und organisiert, hat heute verkündet, dass Echtpelz bei

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The Council of Fashion Designers of America announces end of fur at New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK—The Council of Fashion Designers of America, which owns and organizes the Fashion Calendar for New York Fashion Week, announced today that it will no longer promote animal fur at any Official

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Il Council of Fashion Designers of America annuncia la fine dell’era delle pellicce alla New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK, Stati Uniti—Il Council of Fashion Designers of America, responsabile del calendario della New York Fashion Week, ha annunciato oggi che non promuoverà più la pelliccia animale agli eventi

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FDA takes steps to prioritize science over suffering in latest move to reduce 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(formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund) are pleased to see new draft guidance

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One year later: a lone pig from a large-scale animal rescue operation is thriving at a Texas sanctuary, learning how to be a pig

While she needed time to acclimate and discover what it is like to be a pig, Sabine now shares a large pasture with five other pigs and has everything a pig requires.

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Vulnerable wildlife threatened as Trump administration seeks to repeal vital protections under law

WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, strongly condemn the U.S. Fish and

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