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Animal rescue and response
Local responders often don’t have the resources to help animal victims of disasters and large-scale cruelty cases. That’s where we come in.
Did you know?
We rescue, transport and rehabilitate thousands of animals each year, and our sanctuaries provide lifelong care for animals who have nowhere else to go.
rescued and/or cared for after disasters around the world since 2017
addressed each year
living at our sanctuaries in Liberia, Texas and Oregon
Always ready to help animals in need
Our Animal Rescue Team is highly trained and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. Whether responding to a hurricane, large-scale neglect case, closing animal fighting operations or other large-scale situations of cruelty and neglect, our team travels from around the world to assist in the ongoing care of animals rescued from harm.
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Our Sanctuaries
Our three sanctuaries, spanning thousands of acres in Texas, Oregon and Liberia, Africa, are safe havens for exploited or abandoned bison, pigs, chimpanzees and other primates, horses, tigers, bears and more.
Extending over 1,400 acres, Black Beauty Ranch is home to hundreds of domestic and exotic animals, many of whom have been rescued from near-death situations. The animals often come from some of the industries and practices we’re working to reform. They come from research laboratories, law enforcement seizures and cruelty cases. Others have been rescued from roadside zoos or the exotic pet trade. All have found safe, forever homes at the sanctuary.
Since its gates first opened in 2008, Duchess Sanctuary has transformed into a beautiful, lifelong haven for rescued equines. The 1,120-acre property south of Eugene, Oregon, is an oasis for more than 100 formerly abused, abandoned, neglected and homeless horses.
Our Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge in Liberia provides lifetime care to more than 60 chimps who were used in invasive research for decades. With proper nutrition, fresh water, state-of-the-art veterinary services and careful oversight by their caregivers, these animals are finally spending their time just being chimpanzees.
Take Action
We're fighting to rescue animals whenever they need us. Here are some ways you can help.
Volunteer to rescue animals
Animal rescue volunteers work with our Animal Rescue Team to help save animals from cruelty and disasters. Apply now to get trained so we can count on you when disaster strikes.
Help animals in emergency situations!
We never know where disasters will strike or when animals may be in need of urgent rescue, but we know we must be ready. You can help save animals in need and stop all forms of animal cruelty. Please give today.
Learn more about our disaster response team
We deploy when animals need us the most. Learn how your donations support our rescue efforts in hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and more.
The Latest
Humane World for Animals operates rescue teams, community-based programs and sanctuaries and care centers that directly assist tens of thousands of animals each year. Learn more about our latest work helping animals in crisis.
Dozens of small makeshift huts were recently found on a rural property in Iowa. Some were little conical hovels; others, overturned water tanks and chemical barrels with holes cut out of them. Inside each was a solitary rooster tethered to the enclosure.
Today, a small horse with a big personality is frolicking in the fields of our sprawling Texas sanctuary—but it wasn’t so long ago that he was barely able to walk.
Humane Society International’s rescuers are still finding dogs and cats alive more than three weeks after the first quake.
Donate today to our Emergency Animal Relief Fund!
We never know where disasters will strike or when animals may be in need of urgent rescue, but we know we must be ready. Your support makes our preparedness, rescue, care and relief work possible.
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