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Protecting equines
As the House votes to stop soring of horses, it’s PAST time

On the House floor Monday night, the House of Representatives voted 304 to 111 to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST)...

Wildlife protection
At CITES in Panama, we’re pushing for greater wildlife protection worldwide

What kind of world would this be if there were no regulation of the international trade in wildlife and wildlife parts? In a...

Animal rescue and response Ending the dog and cat meat trade
Breaking: 34 dogs saved from South Korea’s dog meat industry arrive in US to seek homes

The fortunate 34 dogs who arrived in the United States earlier this month have come quite a long way since our animal rescue...

Farmed animal welfare Animal rescue and response
Indiana raid shows why strong laws against cockfighting are essential

It was clear something awful had been happening at a residence near Fort Wayne, Indiana, just by looking at the ground. As...

Stopping puppy mills
Lawsuit seeks justice for family who purchased sick puppy from Texas Petland

UPDATE 11/22/22: The lawsuit has been amended with another complainant who claims she was sold a sick puppy by Petland...

Wildlife protection
Inside a unique program that prevents cruelty to elephants in South Africa

As human development and activity increasingly encroach on wild habitats, one of the most challenging parts of protecting...

Farmed animal welfare
5 tips for plant-based holidays: Our expert chefs share tricks of the trade

During this holiday season, as I think about how I’ll celebrate with my family around the dinner table, I have a special...

Stopping puppy mills
This mama dog’s story is why we do the work we do to stop puppy mills

Breeding dogs at puppy mills rarely get to retire. Most of the mother dogs are considered spent at just 6 years old because...

Farmed animal welfare
Breaking: Court rules HSUS lawsuit against pork producer Smithfield can proceed

This week, a court rejected an attempt by Smithfield Foods to dismiss the Humane Society of the United States’ lawsuit...