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Undercover investigation reveals stressed wild animals trapped in shopping mall petting zoos
Keeping wild animals in small, bare cages inside a retail shopping mall is absurd and abhorrently cruel. Yet this is the business model of SeaQuest, a for-profit chain of shopping mall-based wild animal petting zoos that has been plagued with controversies and cited by the U.S. Department of
Good news: Giraffes are so close to receiving US Endangered Species Act protections
Some fights for animals are a long-game—and that’s certainly been the case for everyone’s favorite long-necked animal, the giraffe. After years of advocacy, we are thrilled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing all four species of giraffes under the Endangered Species Act
Win or lose, the fight for animals continues—in Florida and beyond
During this past Election Day, which was filled with ups and downs for millions of Americans, we were watching closely for the results of Florida’s proposed Amendment 2. For months, we advocated strongly against the measure—and then it passed.
Something to celebrate this Thanksgiving: Major wins for farm animals in 2024
Celebrating love, gratitude and togetherness is what we enjoy most about Thanksgiving in the U.S. For those who advocate for farmed animals, the meal at the center of this holiday can be a difficult reminder of how some cultural traditions can be so difficult to change.
How many more monkeys need to escape labs before primate testing finally ends?
Earlier this month, 43 monkeys escaped Alpha Genesis, a monkey breeding facility in South Carolina that supplies animal testing labs. Years ago, Kathleen Conlee, vice president of Animal Research Issues at the Humane Society of the United States, worked at this facility, and what she saw there made
New investigation exposes what a ‘high welfare’ fur farm really looks like
It is astonishing that fur farms still even exist, given that they have been exposed as extremely cruel facilities that also pose terrible threats to public health. And yet, even knowing how horrific these places are, each investigation we carry out to expose and end this cruelty shocks me anew.
Breakthrough: Mexico’s constitution now includes animal protection as a fundamental value
Our team in Mexico recently celebrated a massive achievement for animals: The country’s constitution now enshrines animal protection as a fundamental value. This gives the government new authority to legislate on animal welfare issues and will help to bring humane education to schools across the
Hidden cameras prove the sad truth about puppies in New Jersey pet stores
Dogs housed in enclosures with piles of feces instead of toys. Dogs jumping frantically in raised, wire cages. Dogs in dark enclosures with hardly any space to run and play. These are just a few of the conditions we documented at puppy mills that have sold to pet stores in New Jersey. Over the
Here’s how 2024 brought us closer to ending the fur trade for good
The progress achieved in 2024 made our case to end the fur trade even stronger, and because of the victories we gained this year, we’ll likely see a further decline in the number of animals killed for their fur next year and for years to come.
We’re making dogs and cats the winners in the fight against puppy and kitten mills
We always say that we cannot rescue our way out of the largest, toughest issues facing animals. That’s why we also work to change the system so that puppy and kitten mills are eradicated. As we were finishing writing this blog, a win came in from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, which
Inspiring progress: Access to care expands in 2024
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Everyone caring for a companion animal deserves and should be able to obtain necessary resources for their animal’s health and well-being. The absence of resources doesn’t mean that people are undeserving of the profound joy and love the bond with a pet
Breaking: Fast-growing ‘frankenchickens’ to be phased out under G.A.P. certification
At last, there is significant new progress on the welfare of chickens raised for meat. Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.), a U.S.-based organization that develops standards for farmed animal welfare, has decided to phase in slower-growing breeds of chickens. Most of the chickens used for meat have
How we’re helping companion animals all over the world
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s heartwarming to reflect on how our teams all over the world have helped companion animals. Through innovative programs, passionate partnerships and unwavering commitment, we’ve made significant strides in improving the lives of animals and their communities from Latin
How we worked to save wild animals all over the world in 2024
One of the urgencies that defines our mission in this era is the rapidly increasing threat to wild animals all over the world. Under the overwhelming pressures of biodiversity loss, shrinking habitats and climate change, untold numbers of wild animals also face the cruelty of the illegal wildlife
In 2024 we scored victories for chimps and countless other animals suffering in laboratories
Because laboratories and research breeding facilities are closed-door operations, we don’t often have names and faces to identify the animals who suffer in the animal testing industry. But we know that there are millions of dogs, mice, monkeys and other animals like Montessa who need our help, and
Our rescuers gave hundreds of needy animals in Oklahoma a holiday miracle
In December 2024, our Animal Rescue Team rescued hundreds of animals from an alleged cruelty situation in Oklahoma.
Good news to start 2025: These state laws are now in place for animals in the U.S.
In 2025, several significant state-level measures resulting from our public policy efforts take effect. These are milestone achievements which will alleviate suffering and improve the lives of animals across the nation.
It’s never been easier to go plant-based at U.S. colleges and universities. Our new scorecard shows why.
For many of us, the new year is a time for resolutions and open reflections on the broader impacts of our choices. For millions of eager high school seniors in the U.S., it’s also a time to begin making one of the biggest decisions of their lives to date: which college to attend. While tuition costs
Breaking: Grizzly bears will retain key Endangered Species Act protections
On Wednesday afternoon, in a move supporting the notion that the species needs more time to recover, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it would not prematurely remove Endangered Species Act protections from grizzly bears living in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental
Remembering Jimmy Carter’s legacy—and upholding it
Inevitably, the passing of an American president offers an opportunity to think not only about an individual’s achievements in office, but to reflect on what those achievements say about our nation, and who we are, and what we can be. In this regard, Jimmy Carter leaves one of the richest legacies