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Trophy hunters celebrate their kills in Las Vegas despite overwhelming public opposition
Update: The full Trophy Hunting by the Numbers report has been released, providing a global look at the scope and impact of trophy hunting. A new poll shows that more than 75% of Americans oppose trophy hunting, and 82% oppose the trophy hunting and import of African lions and elephants, both listed
California introduces groundbreaking housing bill to keep people and pets together
Millions of renters in the U.S. have pets, but pet restrictions is a primary barrier for many in securing housing.
HSUS, partners step in to help dogs rescued from a Louisiana puppy mill
Our work to tackle the puppy mill scourge is multifaceted and includes a range of tactics. We appeal to consumers to adopt animals from rescue groups and animal shelters, or to adopt from responsible breeders. We persuade pet stores to discontinue their reliance on puppy mills as a source of animals
At Safari Club convention, vendors peddle canned lion hunts, elephant and hippo body parts
A canvas made of a whole elephant’s ear. Belts made with hippo skin. Elephant skin furniture. The annual Safari Club International convention in Reno, Nevada, had plenty on view that would shock and sicken the average person. But investigators for the Humane Society of the United States and Humane
Emaciated puppies, a dead kitten and other horrific violations uncovered at Petland stores
As the holiday season approaches, now is an important time to remind your friends and family not to support pet stores that sell puppies and kittens. Not only can this spare them a lot of heartache, but it can also help change a system that has for too long profited off breeding animals without
Support Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge Liberia on Giving Day for Apes
Last year, I traveled to Liberia where I met more than 60 chimpanzees and the amazing people who care for them at our Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge Liberia. It was deeply moving to see the chimpanzees who were used for biomedical research and endured great suffering in laboratories for decades
Breaking news: U.S. House votes to crack down on dog and cat meat, wildlife trafficking
For many years now, Humane Society International has been at the forefront of a hot war against the dog and cat meat trade across Asia. We have taken on many high-profile fights and we’ve made tremendous progress, from pushing back hard against China’s Yulin dog meat festival to shuttering dog meat
The Privé Group commits to sourcing exclusively cage-free eggs
SINGAPORE—Singaporean company The Privé Group announced its new sustainability and animal welfare initiative, committing to a 100 percent cage-free egg supply chain. Privé Group—which operates brands such as Privé, EMPRESS, Bayswater Kitchen, Privé Grill, The Green Door and Roadhouse —will work with
Learning to handle animal cruelty cases
In light of historic animal protection measures passed recently by the governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica, Humane Society International/Latin America orchestrated a set of workshops on how to deal with cases involving animals in the two countries, with the goal of improving implementation of
First-Ever International Workshop on Elephant Immunocontraception Held in South Africa
It is ironic that, while elephant populations in many African and Asian countries are increasingly threatened by poaching for the illegal ivory trade, those herds confined to parks and reserves continue to grow and, if unchecked, can exceed available food and space within these confined areas. In
Equipping China's Animal Advocates
by Peter Li 2014 was a banner year for China's animal protection movement. In particular, the campaign against eating dog meat gained significant momentum. In March, a nationwide protest called for the shutdown of the Yulin "Dog Meat Festival," an annual event promoted by the city's dog meat traders
How HSI is Fighting Trophy Hunting
1. HSI works to improve protection under a global treaty, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, for species that are most targeted by trophy hunters, including elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards and many other species. 2. HSI conducts research to
Working with China on Wildlife Issues
by Dr. Peter Li Last month, HSI staff traveled to China with the mission of improving animal welfare in zoos and protection in the wild. Reaching zoo directors HSI invited world-renowned elephant researcher Dr. Joyce Poole and Vice Director of Houston Zoo David Brady to speak to 48 Chinese zoo
HSI’s animal rescuers are deploying to help animals injured and impacted by the wildfires in Chile
VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile—A disaster relief team from animal charity Humane Society International will deploy to Chile this weekend to help hundreds of animal victims of the devastating wildfires. Thousands of people have been affected in central and southern Chile, including hundreds who are missing or
HSI/Canada and Friends of HSI partner with Toronto Community Housing to bring pet food and supplies to residents in need
TORONTO–Humane Society International/Canada (HSI/Canada) and Friends of HSI (FHSI) are partnering with Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) to support residents with companion animals in the GTA’s most underserved communities, which have been particularily hard hit by the COVID-19 crisis. HSI/Canada and
Puppy mill investigations and reports
In 2022, we moved even closer to a fur-free future
One of my fondest memories from this year was celebrating the monumental progress we made toward ending the fur trade at our To the Rescue! gala in New York. The event showcased the next generation of sustainable, animal-friendly materials—like leather made from mushrooms and fur made from plants
How street dogs in Vadodara received the help they needed
On a bustling street in the city of Vadodara, India, a young local resident is pointing out dogs wandering among the traffic. She is with three animal care officers from Humane Society International/India, who are playing with the dogs, feeding them some treats and then scooping them up gently to