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Horseshoe Crab Recovery Coalition celebrates US Pharmacopeia recognition of synthetic alternatives to horseshoe crab blood
The Horseshoe Crab Recovery Coalition, a coalition of more than 50 conservation and healthcare organizations including the Humane Society of the United States, applauds the U.S. Pharmacopeia’s Microbiology Expert Committee for voting to adopt Chapter 86: Bacterial Endotoxins Test Using Recombinant
Reward offered in Lexington, Kentucky, for information on litter of puppies set on fire
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case of a litter of puppies who were intentionally burned in Lexington, Kentucky. The Case: On May 29, 2024, a local resident found a litter of 13 puppies—who were estimated to be
Joint statement from the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund concerning alleged BLM wild horse abuse
WASHINGTON - The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund are deeply disturbed by video footage that appears to show a Bureau of Land Management contractor kicking a wild horse in the face during a roundup operation on the Blue Wing Complex in Nevada. This willful act
The Humane Society of the United States trains Kansas authorities on investigating animal cruelty at pet stores
On July 31, the Humane Society of the United States, in collaboration with the Kansas Animal Control Association, hosted a training webinar for 27 Kansas law enforcement officers. The online course was designed to provide officers with the skills necessary to effectively investigate animal cruelty
Massachusetts becomes the 11th state to end the use of elephants, tigers and other wild animals in circuses
BOSTON—A landmark bill ending the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and shows in Massachusetts (H.4915) was signed into law today by Gov. Maura Healey. This legislation protects wild animals from being used as props in entertainment, enduring abusive
More than 100 rabbits rescued from overwhelmed caregiver’s home in Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the McKamey Animal Center in the rescue of over 100 rabbits from a residence in Chattanooga after an overwhelmed caregiver asked for help. The Humane Society of the United States and the McKamey Animal Center arrived at the property around 8 a.m
The Humane Society of the United States assists with the seizure of more than 400 gamefowl in Appanoose County, Iowa
APPANOOSE COUNTY, Iowa—The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 400 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Appanoose County, Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the United States
Thousands of beach & street dogs in Mauritius visit paradise island’s first ever spay/neuter clinic as luxury hotel to the stars helps charity campaign
MAURITIUS – Thousands of dogs and puppies on the popular paradise island of Mauritius are being spayed and neutered as part of animal charity Humane Society International’s mission to help the government humanely reduce the number of dogs roaming the streets, beaches and hotels. There are an
Bill to End Trade of Shark Fins clears Senate by overwhelming majority
OTTAWA – Canada has reached the halfway mark in prohibiting the trade of shark fins with a final, sweeping endorsement of Bill S-238, the Ban on Shark Fin Trade Act, by the Senate. The proposed legislation was amended in the Senate so that it prohibits not only the import of shark fins into Canada
Buy tickets now: Stand Up for Animals comedy night, 7th October 2024
HSI/UK’s hugely popular #StandUpForAnimals comedy night is back for another year! Join us for an evening of laughter at The Comedy Store in London on Monday 7th October 2024. Be entertained by a fantastic line-up of comedians, enjoy some delicious vegan food from The Comedy Store’s kitchen, and try
Alexandra Freidberg, J.D.
Alexandra Freidberg is the Senior Vice President of Operations for Humane Society International. In this role, Alexandra supports HSI’s work on behalf of the animals by being a key leader and strategic advisor for day-to-day oversight of program and operational functions and ensuring internal
Indonesia's cruel and dangerous dog meat trade
The dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia Every year, millions of dogs and cats are captured and transported across Indonesia for the brutal dog and cat meat trade. Many are stolen family pets or strays snatched from city streets and rural areas. These animals are crammed into cages or sacks so
Give Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Funds
A gift of appreciated securities like stocks, bonds and mutual funds may be an attractive way for you to support our mission to Celebrate Animals and Confront Cruelty. Note: If you live in the U.S., when you transfer ownership of securities to Humane Society International, you will receive a
Audrey Delsink
Audrey Delsink Kettles is the Executive Director of Humane Society International/Africa. She oversees HSI’s campaigns in Africa, including work to champion the protection of wildlife including humane population control alternatives and human-wildlife conflict solutions, and to challenge the captive
Pyeongchang
The focus on the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang provided us with the ideal opportunity to raise awareness about the dog meat trade and to urge the government of South Korea to work with HSI to end to the suffering. In conjunction with our local partner groups, we capitalized on the media
Asia’s Dog Meat Trade: FAQs
How many dogs are involved? An estimated 30 million dogs are killed for human consumption each year across Asia in a brutal trade that involves terrible cruelty to animals and often, criminal activity. From 10-20 million dogs are slaughtered in China, up to 1 million in South Korea, 1 million in
Closing South Korea’s dog meat farms
South Korea is the only known country in the world where dogs are intensively farmed for human consumption. Over 500,000 dogs are confined in thousands of dog meat farms across the country, exposed to the elements in small, barren, filthy cages, with minimal food and water. Many suffer from disease
I'm a Little Pangolin
Through a partnership with the Vietnamese government, HSI's "I'm a Little Pangolin" book will be used in schools to help teach children about pangolin poaching concerns and conservation efforts. Click the lower-left icon to view in full-screen mode. Watch the "I"m a Little Pangolin" video:
I'm a Little Elephant
Through a partnership with the Vietnamese government, HSI's "I'm a Little Elephant" book will be used in schools to help teach children about elephant poaching concerns and conservation efforts. You can click the lower-left icon to view in full-screen mode. Watch the "I'm a Little Elephant" video.