The University of Texas reaches major milestone with half of all meals served being plant based
AUSTIN, Texas—The University of Texas at Austin has set a precedent in sustainable campus dining by becoming the first institution in the nation to fulfill the Forward Food pledge with the Humane Society of the United States. UT Austin now offers 50%
The Humane Society of the United States presents Humane Horseman of the Year Award to renowned horse trainer Carl Bledsoe for leading advocacy in ethical horsemanship
Today the Humane Society of the United States honored Carl Bledsoe as its Humane Horseman of the Year at the Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The annual award honors individuals who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to protecting America’s equines. Bledsoe’s journey
Environmental Crime Directive given more teeth to protect wildlife
BRUSSELS— Today, the European Parliament approved the revised Environment Crime Directive, strengthening the EU's approach to addressing environmental crime. This decision, endorsing the compromise agreement reached between the Council of the European Union and the European Commission in November 2023, marks a
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Lucknow hits 70% street dog sterilization and vaccination success on World Spay Day
LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh— On World Spay Day, Humane Society International/India and Lucknow Municipal Corporation celebrate sterilizing and vaccinating 70% of the street dog population in Lucknow, achieving the goal set forth by the city’s first-ever Animal Birth Control program launched in 2019
Wings of progress for better welfare
Join us as we celebrate Malaysia's huge step forward in animal welfare at a signing ceremony for Malaysia's first cage-free aviary. Friday, March 22, 2024 Bunga Room, Seri Pacific Kuala Lumpur Register Schedule: 2.30pm-3.00pm: Registration and welcome coffee 3.00pm-3.05pm: Welcome message by
Kent State University doubles its plant-based pledge ahead of National Nutrition Month
Kent State University, in collaboration with the Forward Food program at the Humane Society of the United States, has set a goal to serve 30% plant-based meals in both its residential and retail operations by 2026. This increased commitment follows the university
Almost 100,000 pets in Ukraine will have received lifesaving aid by end of 2024, thanks to Humane Society International and Ukrainian Red Cross war response
BRUSSELS―Animal protection charity Humane Society International and humanitarian agency the Ukrainian Red Cross will reach their goal of having helped 100,000 dogs, cats and other pets and 40,000 pet guardians in war-torn Ukraine by the end of 2024 since their collaboration first
Reward offered in Indiana for information on dog abandoned with their mouth zip-tied
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for abandoning a dog with their muzzle bound shut with a zip-tie.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child calls on South African government to ‘protect children against violence of trophy hunting’
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has called on the South African government to “protect children from the vicarious effects of exposure to violence inflicted on animals such as during Trophy Hunting.” The announcement, on
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