Brianna Grant is an editor and writer at Humane World for Animals. She writes for HumanePro and All Animals magazine. She is particularly passionate about protecting wild animals and also writes as a freelancer about wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism. She previously worked at Humane Society International as a program assistant for the wildlife department, where she analyzed international wildlife trade data and wrote communications materials. She holds a Master's in animals and public policy. She lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and two cats. She loves exploring new areas and spending time outdoors hiking and swimming.
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In 2011, researchers set out to determine which wild animals people think are the most charismatic. After surveying over 4,500 people, they found tigers, lions, elephants and giraffes ranked highest...

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When an overwhelmed caregiver asked for help, Humane World and other animal nonprofits stepped in to save more than 100 rabbits.

Carrie Chapman
Are you thinking of adopting a bunny? Here’s what every potential owner should know about this underappreciated pet.

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Maggie Shaarawi was at home in Beirut, Lebanon, with pneumonia one March night when she received a video from a concerned animal lover. Upon opening the link, she saw a small lion cub lying on the...

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A writer helps our Animal Rescue Team save 250 dogs from cruel conditions at a puppy mill.

Randi Salisbury/The HSUS
From matchmaking to sunscreen, here's how we ensure the happiness and health of sanctuary animals.

Christi Gilbreth/The HSUS
Barn cat or garden cat programs provide homes for cats like Felicia, who lives at Black Beauty Ranch.

Maura Flaherty/The HSUS
One year after its passage, here’s how the Big Cat Public Safety Act gets enforced.

Rachel Stern/The HSUS
Want to buy a puppy? Protect yourself from greedy banks and pet stores.

Heidi Oxford
After Humane Society rescue, Magnolia goes from alleged neglect to lifelong pampering.

Meredith Lee/The HSUS
Over 700 wild animals rescued from Puerto Rican facilities with help from the HSUS.

Meredith Lee/The HSUS
The HSUS helps rescue 114 dogs from alleged cruelty at breeder’s property.

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With a little bit of patience, shy cats can make loyal and loving companions.

Emrah Gurel/AP Images for HSI
Humane Society International disaster responders help a community devastated by earthquakes in Antakya, Türkiye.

Meredith Lee/The HSUS
The Humane Society of the United States helps rescue and rehabilitate cats in Mississippi from alleged large-scale neglect situation.

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Over 300 million people go to national parks every year, and many visit to watch wild animals in their natural habitat. Learn how to be safe and have the best experience.

Meredith Lee/The HSUS
Looking for a fun excursion to spark your kiddos love for animals? Use these tips to help find ethical and kid-friendly activities in your area.

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The myths and misconceptions around feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) might actually be more damaging than the disease itself. Here, five veterinarians answer common questions—and bust myths—about...

Casey Pratt/Love Africa Marketing for Manyoni Private Game Reserve and the Zululand Conservation Trust-Project funders with the African Pangolin Working Group
One pangolin at a time, Humane Society International/Africa helps the world’s most trafficked mammal.

Meredith Lee/The HSUS
The HSUS helps rescue nearly 30 farm animals from alleged neglect in rural Ohio.

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The chance to see wild animals draws millions of people outdoors each year. But when we engage with wildlife inappropriately, we often inadvertently harm the animals we’re admiring.

Meredith Lee/The HSUS
Collaborating with law enforcement, HSUS helps to rescue 275 dogs and take down an alleged dogfighting operation in South Carolina.

Kristen Peek/The HSUS
Rescued husky mix comes out of her shell with help from puppies and foster parent.

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After surviving years of neglect, a cat finds his new home with a HSUS staffer who helped to rescue him.

Photo by Meredith Lee/The HSUS
Caring for a disabled or chronically ill pet can be a time- and resource-intensive commitment. It can also be emotionally draining. Here's why you should consider caring for a disabled pet.

Dan Koeck/AP Images for the HSUS
Minnesota reservation joins the Pets for Life mentorship program and helps keep pets with their families.

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Trophy hunters killed one male lion. Now his descendants are in danger.

Meredith Lee/The HSUS
A HSUS video producer reflects on his experience during a cat rescue from an alleged severe neglect situation.

Meredith Lee/The HSUS
No one knows exactly how many captive tigers there are in America, as no federal agency keeps track of these animals. The vast majority of these tigers spend their lives in cruel conditions.

Photo collage by Rachel Stern/The HSUS
Many people are drawn to animal attractions out of a love for animals but end up inadvertently supporting cruelty. Here's how to avoid exploitative wildlife attractions

Carol Guzy/For the HSUS
Following one former lab worker's path to advocacy.

Some toxicity tests consume hundreds or thousands of animals per substance examined (e.g., lifetime cancer studies consume approximately 400 rats and 400 mice; a study of birth defects and...