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We are Humane World for Animals

Together, we tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering to create permanent change. 

New name, same impact

We are Humane World for Animals. Formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International.

Since 1954, we have worked to create a more humane society for animals. Working side by side as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, we’ve helped to pass thousands of landmark laws, rescued hundreds of thousands of animals, and cared for and protected millions more.

In 2025, to convey our mission and make sure that everyone understands who we are and the bold work that we do, our organizations are standing together under a new shared name: Humane World for Animals.  

Our Commitments

We’re dedicated to changing the world for animals. 

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We drive change with human action

We make real, lasting change for animals. We help people, communities, governments and corporations shift behavior—providing the right support and advocating for policy change to stem the root causes of suffering and cruelty. 

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We drive change at scale

Animal suffering is rarely constrained to geographies or species. We make bold progress for all animals by working together on the biggest problems—no matter where they are, how complex or how tightly entrenched, we focus on where we can make the greatest impact. 

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We drive change with deep expertise

It takes an extensive toolkit and diverse specialists to tackle the complex root causes of animal suffering. From field responders, scientists and program advocates to animal care professionals, litigators and experts in policy change, our teams pull every lever on behalf of animals. 

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We drive change with compassion

Driven by the optimistic belief that we can build a better world for animals, we work to end suffering, cruelty and human-animal conflict for good by welcoming all supporters, no matter their starting point, to join us in tackling the root causes and creating the solution. 

Our Values

Our teams, partners, allies and supporters span geographies and cultures, backgrounds and skillsets.​  Our values guide our work and how we operate.

  1. Impact: We are advocates for system-wide and long-term impact, working strategically to improve the lives of animals. We take on the toughest, most institutionalized cruelties.
  2. Resilience: We lead with passion, perseverance and optimism, knowing that we are making meaningful change. Part of driving big change is facing big challenges. We never lose sight of a better world for animals.
  3. Respect: We believe in our mutual commitment to the mission, we act as each other’s allies and we help each other reach our full potential.  
  4. Inclusion: We invite, welcome and amplify diverse voices within our family of organizations and in the communities with which we work.  Advancing diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do, but it makes for better decision-making and greater impact for animals.
  5. One team: We work together, raising each other up and combining our unique skills and perspectives to become stronger together than we are apart. None of us will be able to achieve our mission alone. 

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Working toward a Humane World

"A Humane World" is the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block. Subscribe for regular updates.

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