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Horrible Hundred
The Horrible Hundred report is a list of known, problematic puppy breeding and/or puppy brokering facilities. It is not a list of all puppy mills, nor is it a list of the worst puppy mills in the country, but rather a list of dog breeders to avoid.
Duchess Sanctuary
Since its gates first opened in 2008, Duchess Sanctuary has transformed from an uninhabited, barbed wire-laden piece of property to a beautiful, lifelong safe haven for rescued equines.
Serengeti Super Highway: A Dead End for Animals
Update: On June 20, 2014, the East African Court of Justice declared that constructing a highway through Serengeti National Park would be unlawful, effectively preventing the Tanzanian government from beginning the project. "The judgment in essence confirms that the treasured Serengeti ecosystem is
HSI reunites pets with families, distributes much-needed supplies in flood-ravaged Indian state of Kerala
The floods have now abated in Kerala, but they’ve left massive destruction in their wake. Millions of people and animals have been left homeless by the calamity that has also claimed more than 400 human lives and, according to the government of Kerala, millions of animals, including large numbers of
On Giving Tuesday, support our work to help animals in crisis
Some of the most visible and dynamic work at the Humane Society of the United States is carried out by our intrepid Animal Rescue Team. These highly skilled professionals stand ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to bring relief to animals imperiled by natural calamities, like hurricanes and
After a lifetime in labs, 10 older chimpanzees get a permanent home at Project Chimps sanctuary
For Precious and nine other female chimpanzees who have spent their lifetimes in research laboratories, this week marks the beginning of a new existence quite different from anything they have known before. A life where, for the first time, they will get a chance to do some of the things chimpanzees
A year of progress in the fight against the dog and cat meat trade
The dog and cat meat trade worldwide continues to be one of the most pressing companion animal issues of our time. An estimated 30 million dogs and millions of cats—including stolen pets, dogs and cats taken from the streets or farmed—are trafficked and slaughtered every year. These animals suffer
Undercover investigation exposes shocking, unregulated market for giraffe parts across the United States despite steep population declines
MEDIA DOWNLOADS WASHINGTON—A shocking undercover investigation conducted by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International found giraffe parts and products sold online and in stores by at least 51 dealers across the United States. An investigator went undercover in 21
Carrefour, Brazil’s leading food retailer, commits to selling only cage-free eggs
SÃO PAULO—Carrefour, Brazil’s leading food retailer, has announced it will sell exclusively cage-free eggs at its supermarkets throughout Brazil, becoming the first supermarket company in the country to make this commitment. Carrefour operates almost 650 stores throughout Brazil and will complete
U.S. Endangered Species Act protection sought for giraffes
WASHINGTON—In response to recent scientific consensus on giraffes’ vulnerability to extinction, five wildlife protection groups today petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect Earth’s tallest land animal under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The legal petition, filed by the Center
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
Animal protection groups support grant to fast-track non-animal approaches for COVID-19 vaccine research
WASHINGTON—Humane Society International and the Humane Society of United States have supported a fast-track research grant for non-animal approaches to investigate mechanisms, medicines and vaccines for the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to
Netflix's 'Tiger King' is a wake-up call for ending private possession of big cats
A decade ago, our undercover investigation delved into the bizarre world of Joseph Maldonado-Passage (aka Joe Exotic) and his roadside zoo, GW Exotics. For years, Joe and his band of untrained workers kept hundreds of big cats and other wild animals in captivity in barren conditions, bred them to
How our India team fed 18,000 street dogs during the pandemic
In India right now, the latest Covid-19 surge is having an overwhelming impact on the country’s people and infrastructure. Our supporters from around the world have reached out to express their concern for our team at Humane Society International/India. Alokparna Sengupta, India managing director
To the Rescue! gala raises $2.2 million to protect animals
The annual To the Rescue! gala supporting the work of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, which took place on Nov. 3, 2023, at Cipriani 42nd Street, raised $2.2 million to benefit the organizations’ work to protect animals. Actress, author, producer and rabbit
Animal protection groups commend bill to ban dog and cat meat in the United States
U.S. Representatives Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Dave Trott, R-Mich. and Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., have introduced legislation to ban the dog and cat meat trade in the United States, earning applause from Humane Society International, The Humane Society of the United States and the
Twelve dogs rescued from South Korean backyard dog meat facility
A group of 12 dogs arrived safely after having been rescued by Humane Society International from a backyard breeding operation for the dog meat trade in Seongnam, South Korea. The Idaho Humane Society, a Humane Society of the United States Emergency Placement Partner, will place the dogs for
Japan ends year-long pesticide poisoning tests on beagle dogs after study finds them pointless
TOKYO—Humane Society International welcomes the March 30 decision of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to abolish its requirement to conduct year-long poisoning tests on beagle dogs for pesticides such as weed killer. In these tests, as many as 32 dogs are fed pesticide-laced
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
We’re Making a World of Difference for Animals Used in Cosmetics Testing
It's the one-year anniversary of our Be Cruelty-Free campaign, and we've come a long way! We've been hard at work to end the pain and suffering of thousands of innocent animals used in cosmetics testing in countries around the world. As a global force for compassionate cosmetics, we’re making a real