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At HSUS Faith Summit, religious leaders and family farmers discuss animal stewardship
The Humane Society of the United States' Faith Outreach program partners with people of faith to fight animal cruelty and highlight the long and rich tradition of compassion for animals within the world’s major religions. This week, as part of this important program, we welcomed 100 faith leaders
On whaling, Japan continues to swim against the tide
Update, October 27, 2016: D elegates voted in favor of: a resolution to formally recognize the important role that whales play in looking after the health of the marine environment, as well as the loss to marine ecosystems resulting from declining whale populations a resolution to strengthen the
Farm Animal Welfare: Science & Research
For comprehensive reports on animal agribusiness and its toll on farm animal welfare, the environment, and public health, browse through our Research Library below. Each report is available online as a downloadable PDF. Animal Agriculture Overview The Environmental, Public Health, and Social Impacts
Farming Sea Turtles
A sea turtle farm opened in the Cayman Islands, an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, in 1968 to breed green sea turtles for local consumption. Today it is also a major tourist attraction, but it appears to have some significant animal welfare issues. A myriad of problems An undercover
Here’s what the infrastructure bill could mean for animals
Update 11/15/21: President Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure package into law. The infrastructure bill included $350 million dollars for wildlife crossings, which is a huge victory for wildlife and people! This critical funding will go towards creating wildlife bridges across busy
We’re back! Animal Care Expo celebrates its 30th anniversary in person
After more than two years of the pandemic testing our patience and resolve, forcing us to find new ways of working and socializing, and making us long for normal life, there are finally signs of spring—among them, our return to holding Animal Care Expo in person this year. We’re so excited to be
What ending the eviction moratorium could mean for families with pets
Update 8/27/21: the Supreme Court issued an opinion yesterday ending the CDC order which extended the eviction moratorium in areas of substantial and high transmission of COVID-19 until October 3, 2021. The Humane Society family of organizations remains concerned about what this could mean for
McDonald's broken promise on animal welfare will loom large at shareholder meeting
For decades, the Humane Society of the United States has led the charge against the cruel confinement of animals on factory farms. It’s a big fight, one of the biggest, and it involves hundreds of millions of animals locked in cramped spaces all across this country, from egg-laying hens locked in
Trophy hunters kill 216 wolves in Wisconsin bloodbath
A no-holds-barred carnage of wolves in Wisconsin last week, which ended with trophy hunters killing nearly twice the sanctioned quota of animals in just under 60 hours, offers a terrible glimpse into just what lies ahead for these beloved native American carnivores unless the Biden administration
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In 2018, HSUS legal team delivered crucial court victories for Yellowstone grizzly bears, Great Danes rescued from New Hampshire mansion
For more than a decade, our Animal Protection Litigation team, a talented group of attorneys who use the law to advance the cause of animal protection, has been one of our most effective divisions. Each year, they file lawsuits and legal petitions to support our advocacy campaigns, draft numerous
Friends of HSI, HSI/Canada & Chiots Nordiques complete 17th free spay-neuter clinic, treating 162 stray and wandering animals in Matimekush, Qc
MONTREAL – Humane Society International/Canada recently completed its 17 th free veterinary clinic in partnership with Friends of HSI and Chiots Nordiques (northern puppies). The veterinary response team examined, treated, sterilized and/or vaccinated 162 animals during its deployment (162 animals
Resource libraries of other organizations
The Humane Society of the United States - HumanePro.org, library of resources, includes Animal Sheltering magazine articles, publications, policies and guidelines, advice, and other resources to help those involved with animal sheltering and care. WellBeing International Studies Repository, an open
FAQs about CITES
What is CITES? The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ( CITES) is a treaty that governs the international trade in endangered plants and animals. Signing the treaty is voluntary; over 170 nations have signed and ratified CITES to date. The treaty contains
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Canadian government introduces groundbreaking legislation to ban cosmetics animal testing and trade
*Editor's note: This text has been updated to reflect that the Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-47) has now officially been tabled in Canadian Parliament. OTTAWA, Ontario—The Canadian government has today tabled measures through the Budget Implementation Act that would prohibit testing cosmetics on
In Colombia, Horses Pull Too-Heavy Loads
by Alexandra Rothlisberger Animal Traction Vehicles, or Vehiculos de Traccion Animal (VTA), have long been a hot topic with animal welfare groups in Colombia. Better known as VTAs, these carts with four car tires are used to carry heavy loads of recycling materials, debris from construction sites
25 Actions to Help Animals and HSI
All of us can make a difference for animals in our everyday lives, whether it's by adopting a pet, choosing products not tested on animals, eating with conscience or engaging the community in animal protection issues. With so many widespread problems facing animals, it takes our collective efforts
Humane Society International/India marks World Rabies Day through massive vaccination drives in six cities
HYDERABAD—In observance of World Rabies Day, Humane Society International/India is organizing rabies vaccination drives on the 27th and 28th of September in 14 locations across six cities: Malappuram in Kerala, Vadodara and Jamnagar (Gujarat), and Dehradun, Mussoorie and Nainital (Uttarakhand)
European Parliament adopts robust report on trade policy and wildlife protection
The European Parliament today voted overwhelmingly in favour of a robust report concerning EU Common Commercial Policy in the context of wildlife sustainability imperatives. This non-legislative report – initiated by the Parliament’s Committee on International Trade - focuses on achieving policy
Natura morta. In consegna.
( for English version, please scroll down) Corpi, pelli, zampe e teste dagli sguardi oramai vacui, irrigiditi nell’immobilità della morte. Non più animali, ma oggetti, resi tali dalla canna di un fucile e immortalati dall’obiettivo della fotocamera. Sono nature morte del nostro tempo, dei secoli XIX