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Ending animal cruelty: Yes, there should be a law

“Why isn’t this illegal?” It’s a question we hear often from people who, upon learning about some form of heartbreaking...

Ending animal cruelty and creating permanent change: Behind-the-scenes

When I began this work, I only saw that one facet of it—and it’s something I will absolutely never forget.

Beagle’s life story shows real change is possible for animals in laboratories
Teddy was never meant to have a name. When he was born, he was given only a number, just like the tens of thousands of dogs...
Everyone deserves the joy and companionship of having a pet

Pets for Life takes a comprehensive, community-based approach, providing veterinary care, pet supplies and services at no...

Wake-up call: Over 1 million American black bears killed by trophy hunters in 25 years

Right now, across the U.S. and Canada, black bears are preparing for hibernation by consuming 20,000 calories each day. This...

Animal testing is out. Better science is in.
Earlier this year, a 51-year-old chimp named Montessa arrived at Chimp Haven, a lush 200-acre sanctuary in Louisiana. For...
How South Korea finally achieved a ban on the dog meat industry
A decade ago, when our team at Humane World for Animals Korea (known then as Humane Society International/Korea) began its...
Baby chick discarded as trash at egg farm makes beautiful transformation with a little love

When we say we want to change the world for animals, we mean it—and that’s why, so often, the stories I tell here are about...

Victory: Court affirms Massachusetts' groundbreaking farm animal protection law
One court after another has shot down the pork industry’s repeated challenges to the legality of our game-changing farm...