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Can ferrets make good pets?
Are you thinking about a pet ferret? There are many factors to consider ranging from state and local laws to children's safety to regular care.
The surprising role prairie dogs play in saving ecosystems
Prairie dogs are vital to North America’s grasslands—one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world—but they’re struggling to shed their bad reputation.
Tips on writing letters to the editor for animal advocacy
Help animals by putting your opinion online or in print to reach other readers as well as local, state or federal officials from your district.
Bill to end keeping big cats as pets, 'cub petting' reintroduced in U.S. Senate
A bill that would prohibit public contact with big cats like tigers, lions and leopards and ban keeping these animals as pets has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate.
Meet Enzo, one of nearly 4,000 beagles who was spared from laboratory life 1 year ago
Enzo was just a tiny puppy when he was lifted into a carrier and placed in one of our animal rescue vehicles last July. He was being taken away from Envigo’s massive dog breeding facility in Virginia where he was born.
New HSI investigation reveals appalling cruelty on fur farms
The dreadful cruelty of fur production is on display in video footage we are releasing today, as part of a Humane Society International investigation of 13 fur farms in China.
Fosters step up as shelters around the country struggle to cope with coronavirus crisis
Cary Smith already cares for six dogs at home, but when she heard a plea from the Homeward Trails Animal Rescue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the coronavirus crisis broke, she knew she just had to step up.
Plants and foods that can be poisonous to pets
Pets get into everything and, like babies, tend to explore the world with their mouths. Make sure they stay safe by checking your home and yard for plants that could cause an emergency vet visit.
Social media darlings: Online fame fuels increased exploitation of wild animals
When wild animals become internet celebrities, the wildlife pet trade and tourism industries respond and the animals we adore suffer.
The beginning of the end of animal testing
The NIH, FDA and EPA say they want to move away from animal experiments in the U.S. and toward modern alternatives.
Undercover visit shows abuse of animals at Oklahoma roadside zoo
- Roadside zoo staff encouraged visitors to remove masks during animal encounters, despite COVID-19 risk to otters
- The HSUS went undercover at the same facility in 2014 and documented abuse of tiger cubs used for public handling
Resources for pet owners
Plane and bus companies across Europe urged to allow pet-friendly passage for Ukrainian refugees
BRUSSELS—Travel companies are urged by Humane Society International/Europe to provide safe, pet-friendly passage for Ukrainian refugees travelling with their animals, to avoid cats, dogs and others being abandoned at bus or airplane terminals due to being refused travel.
Otters are suffering and dying because of this bizarre new trend
It is a sad reality that human beings always seem to be inventing new ways to exploit, mistreat and profit from animals, but people can also help correct such harms and point the way to a better and more humane world.
Would a gerbil make a good pet for you?
Gerbils can be good pets for older children or families tight on space, but they are not for everyone. Learn how to decide whether to adopt one of these little explorers.
How the Humane Society family helped animals in 2023
Our year-end review shares heartfelt stories that your donations and support made possible.
