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Humane World for Animals helps more than 1,000 animals and their communities in Mexico impacted by Hurricane Erick
MEXICO CITY—Humane World for Animals (previously called Humane Society International) has deployed a disaster response team to help animals and their communities in Oaxaca, Mexico that were impacted by Hurricane Erick, which hit the southern Mexican state as a powerful Category 3 storm on June 19
New hope for 26 chimps who deserve life in a sanctuary, not a lab
Twenty-six chimpanzees at a laboratory in New Mexico have a stronger shot at spending the rest of their lives in a sanctuary now that the National Institutes of Health has dropped its appeal in a lawsuit focused on their future.
New York state bans cosmetics animal testing, capping off a year of wins for animals in labs
With Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature earlier this month, New York became the 10th state in the U.S.
Nearly 5,000 farms across 39 states support Prop 12’s animal welfare standards
In the battle over farm animal welfare standards playing out in Congress, a number of producers associated with the National Pork Producers Council have made misleading claims about the effects Proposition 12 and other state-level public health and animal welfare laws have on family farmers. So has the Secretary of Agriculture. But when farmers speak for themselves, they tell a different story, and it’s one of strong support for these humane laws and standards.
Mako sharks win CITES App. II listing trade controls to clamp down on shark fin trade
GENEVA—Fast swimming mako sharks have a better chance of escaping extinction thanks to global trade controls agreed today at the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting.
One month into war, our animal relief effort expands
Each and every day in war-torn Ukraine, we see a poignant truth that we have seen at other times in other places.
HSUS Animal Rescue Team helping animals affected by California wildfires
Devastating fires are raging across California, in a terrible scene that has gripped the attention of the entire nation. There are more than 80 people confirmed dead, and countless more missing and displaced from their homes.
Breaking: Rescuers arrive to save dogs and puppies from dog meat farm
When residents reported hearing harrowing yelps and screams coming from a nearby farm on Jindo Island in South Korea, local authorities investigated. What they found were the typical heart-wrenching scenes of a dog meat farm.
Announcing the 2024 Community Hero of our More Than a Pet campaign
Julie Cassadore has been voted the 2024 More Than a Pet Community Hero for the good she has done for her community of San Carlos, Arizona, and its animals. Desert Cross Veterinary Hospital, the organization that nominated Julie, will receive $10,000 to boost its efforts for companion animals and the people who love them.
Are your backyard feeders and baths helping or hurting wildlife?
Backyard feeders, baths and houses meant to attract animals can sometimes do more harm than good. Learn if yours are helping or hurting wildlife.
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 Mexico have been successfully relocated to Chimp Haven, a 200-acre forested sanctuary in Louisiana de
Victory! Court says San Francisco fur ban will stay
A federal court judge last night threw out a challenge to San Francisco’s ban on the sale of fur, in a historic victory against this unnecessary and immensely cruel commodity.
Pets for Life brings lifesaving services to underserved areas amidst pandemic
Many communities hit hardest by the coronavirus crisis are those that were already underserved.
From Australia to Lebanon, our rescue teams helped save thousands of animals affected by natural and manmade disasters
Each year, trained responders from the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International enter disaster zones to rescue and rehabilitate affected animals.
Illegal government advisory panel touts 'benefits' of trophy hunting
By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson
Racehorses have a right to a good retirement and protections against slaughter and drugging
The horse racing season concludes this weekend with the Belmont Stakes, the third and final race in the Triple Crown series. Racing enthusiasts will watch to see which horse takes home the big prize.
South Korea to end unnecessary animal test
SEOUL—South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has introduced an amendment to its Biologicals standard and test method guidelines, and will no longer require the Abnormal Toxicity test.