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Coroner’s report on tragic 2016 dog attack in Montreal deems breed bans ineffective and unhelpful
The Quebec coroner’s office released its report on the death of Christine Vadnais, who in 2016 was attacked by a dog misidentified by the media as a pit bull.Following this tragic event, the City of Montreal and other municipalities moved to ban pit bull-type dogs while the Province of Quebec
Chased by boats until exhausted, blown up with explosives, stabbed with lances: HSI slams Japan’s proposals as brutal and reckless
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil—On the opening day of the 67th meeting of the International Whaling Commission, animal charity Humane Society International’s team of experts at the meeting are calling on governments to reject Japan’s reckless proposal to set quotas for cruel commercial whaling, and urging
Cat and Dog Fur in Canada
Since 1997, Humane Society International has investigated and documented the international trade in dog and cat fur. Our extensive, widely reported undercover investigation has spanned the globe from source countries such as China, the Philippines, and Thailand to retailers and wholesalers in the
Japan ends year-long pesticide poisoning tests on beagle dogs after study finds them pointless
TOKYO—Humane Society International welcomes the March 30 decision of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to abolish its requirement to conduct year-long poisoning tests on beagle dogs for pesticides such as weed killer. In these tests, as many as 32 dogs are fed pesticide-laced
Humane Society International/Canada commends B.C. bill to crack down on shark fin trade
MONTREAL— Humane Society International/Canada is joining the family of the late Rob Stewart, writer and director of the renowned documentary Sharkwater, in welcoming the introduction of Green Party MLA Sonia Furstenau’s landmark bill that would end the possession, sale and distribution of shark fins
On World Egg Day, HSI welcomes global progress towards cage-free production
SINGAPORE—Friday, Oct. 12 is World Egg Day and while the majority of egg-laying hens in the world are confined to barren cages for nearly their entire lives, Humane Society International, a global animal protection organization, welcomes the progress made around the world towards higher animal
Belgian Parliament resolved to ban imports of hunting trophies from internationally protected species
BRUSSELS—Today, the Belgium Parliament took a significant step against the import and trade of animal trophies, adopting with overwhelming support a resolution urging the government to immediately end the authorisation of trophy import permits for certain threatened and endangered species. Among
Another majestic lion was killed in Zimbabwe, allegedly by an American hunter
WASHINGTON—A majestic lion named Mopane was allegedly killed by an American hunter outside of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe last week. Mopane’s death has sparked international outcry with details surrounding his killing similar to those of Cecil the lion, slaughtered in 2015 in the same area
Another majestic lion was killed in Zimbabwe, allegedly by an American hunter
LONDON—A majestic lion named Mopane was killed allegedly by an American hunter outside of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe last week. Mopane’s death has sparked international outcry with details surrounding his killing similar to those of Cecil the lion, slaughtered in 2015 in the same area. With
Glue traps
Glue traps, also known as glue or sticky boards, are trays coated with an extremely strong adhesive. Any animal who touches one becomes stuck and cannot escape. Depending on how frequently the trap is checked, animals can be stuck anywhere from hours to days. Trapped animals struggle to free
Gov. Kotek called on to address growing disease risks on mink farms
SALEM, Ore.—Wildlife-advocacy and animal-protection groups sent an urgent letter today calling on Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state officials to address mink fur farms’ escalating threats to public health and wildlife. The groups are asking the governor to fast-track phasing out commercial mink fur
European Parliament hearing for the ‘Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics’ European Citizens’ Initiative: 1.2 million citizens demand (again) to stop animal testing
BRUSSELS—In an unprecedented milestone, the European Citizens Initiative “ ‘Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics —Commit to a Europe without animal testing” reached more than 1.2 million validated signatures in January. This is the second ECI on this issue that has surpassed the one million signature mark
Pets and people fleeing Ukraine provided comfort amid the crisis by animal charity Humane Society International
BRUSSELS—Animal protection organisation Humane Society International, together with a generous donation from Mars, Incorporated, is helping Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict with their beloved pets by providing emergency funding and supplies such as pet food, blankets as well as veterinary
South Korean lawmaker introduces Special Act to ban dog meat industry, hailed as “historic day for animal welfare” by HSI/Korea
SEOUL―South Korean Democratic Party Assembly Member Jeoung-ae Han has today introduced a Models for Change program has worked with dog farmers to permanently close down 18 farms, rescue more than 2,700 dogs, and help farmers transition to alternative livelihoods such as water delivery or chilli
The Lion's Share Fund
On March 14, 2019, The Lion's Share Fund announced Humane Society International as its partner working on animal welfare projects around the world. The announcement was made at the Read the press release. About The Lion's Share Fund The Lion’s Share is a unique initiative that aims to raise $100
Victory: US restricts the import of live African elephants and trophies
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a final rule governing import permits for live African elephants and elephant hunting trophies. This action effectively bans elephant hunting trophy imports from certain countries that serve as major destinations for trophy hunters—a win
We’re Making a World of Difference for Animals Used in Cosmetics Testing
It's the one-year anniversary of our Be Cruelty-Free campaign, and we've come a long way! We've been hard at work to end the pain and suffering of thousands of innocent animals used in cosmetics testing in countries around the world. As a global force for compassionate cosmetics, we’re making a real
Ilfov street dogs and cats to receive free veterinary care
BUCHAREST, Romania—Together with the animal protection organization Humane Society International/Europe, the Ilfov County Council, kicked off a community-wide program to deliver free veterinary care to street dogs and cats. Teams of veterinarians will provide services such as spay and neuter
Inside a unique program that prevents cruelty to elephants in South Africa
As human development and activity increasingly encroach on wild habitats, one of the most challenging parts of protecting wild animals from suffering is figuring out solutions for coexistence. In this shrinking wild world, elephants have a particularly hard time—in part because their ranges are so
Life or death for wolves hinges on state management plans
Next month marks the one-year anniversary of the return of federal Endangered Species Act protections to wolves in most of the lower 48 states—a stunning victory that resulted from a lawsuit filed by the Humane Society of the United States and key allies. While we continue to celebrate that win, our