Frequently asked questions

Humane World for Animals is a mainstream voice for animals, with active programs in companion animals, wildlife and habitat protection, animals in research and farm animals. We work around the world to protect all animals through legislation, litigation, investigations, education, science, advocacy and field work. We also rescue and care for thousands of animals each year—but our primary mission is to prevent cruelty before it occurs.

Humane World for Animals earns a top four-star rating from Charity Navigator, which reports that “you can give with confidence,” and is approved by the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance for all 20 of its standards for charity accountability, which address charity governance, finances, effectiveness reporting, appeal accuracy, website disclosures and donor privacy. Humane World for Animals has Guidestar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency for providing donors with information on our strategic plan, impact, leadership demographics and other metrics. You can also view our financial statements and annual reports, which provide clear reviews of our ongoing work for animals.

Local humane societies and SPCAs are independent entities and aren’t run or overseen by Humane World for Animals (or any other national entity). Humane World for Animals works with and supports local shelters in many ways, but running local animal shelters is not why we were founded. We’re here to tackle the biggest national and global fights for animals, systemic cruelties that are typically beyond the scope of local organizations to address. We support the work of shelters, humane societies and rescue groups through training, mentorship, public policy reform, assistance with large-scale rescues and disaster response, as well as other services.

To receive a packet of information about Humane World for Animals and membership, please contact us:

Humane World for Animals 
1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037
donorcare@humaneworld.org

You can also read more about our work in our award-winning membership magazine, All Animals.

You can shop our corporate partners; these companies offer great products and services and also give back to our lifesaving work for animals at Humane World for Animals.

You can obtain our latest annual reports and other financial information digitally or receive a printed copy of our latest financial report by emailing Membership and Donor Care.

Members receive the Animal Lovers’ Calendar as part of their membership. To request a free copy (while supplies last) and to learn about membership, please contact Humane World for Animals’ Membership and Donor Care department via email.

Make a one-time gift of at least $25 or donate at least $10 per month to receive a one-year subscription to All Animals. Our award-winning quarterly publication provides updates from the front lines of animal protection and includes ways you can help us end animal cruelty.