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Explore the rich history of Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Discover how our legacy as leaders in animal welfare began and evolved into a global mission to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. Learn about the milestones, programs and passionate advocates who have shaped our journey to create lasting change for animals worldwide.

Humane World for Animals provides care for thousands of animals. This vital work responds to today’s cruelties, while our education, legislative and policy work prevent tomorrow’s.

Our Animal Rescue Team works with law enforcement to investigate the worst cases of animal abuse nationwide. Every year, we rescue thousands of animals from puppy mills, animal fighting operations, disasters and other large-scale situations of cruelty and neglect.

Wild animals are targets for poaching, captive hunting, the fur trade, the exotic pet trade and more. We're stopping the Wildlife Trade to keep animals safe in their natural habitat.

Interested in joining the fight to protect all animals? Become a volunteer today.

Humane World for Animals is fighting to end captive/canned hunting. From the trophy hunting of mountain lions to killing coyotes for prizes, wild animals big and small unfortunately find themselves in the crosshairs of those who kill for sport.

Humane World for Animals is dedicated to ending animal cruelty by tackling its root causes and driving lasting change. See some of the ways we're making an impact around the world through advocacy, rescue and education.

Social media is flooded with heart-warming images of visitors cuddling lion cubs and “rescued” lions walking peacefully alongside visitors and volunteers. However, the interaction with these animals is falsely portrayed. The cuddled and petted cubs and older lions are anything but safe, loved and rescued from an otherwise doomed life.

For over 70 years, you’ve known us as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Now, we’re uniting under Humane World for Animals to better reflect who we are, our bold work, and our global mission.

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Whether by sharing your time, money or even your birthday, there are so many ways to help end animal cruelty through Humane World for Animals.

Donate your car, truck or boat to help animals. This is the official vehicle donation program of Humane World for Animals, formerly the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Since 1954, we’ve been at the forefront of the fight to end animal cruelty and suffering.

Have a question? Want to get involved in your state animal advocacy efforts?

By planning a gift for Humane World for Animals, you can help end animal cruelty all over the world.

Did you know your employer might double or even triple your donations to Humane World for Animals (formerly the Humane Society of the United States)?

Free-roaming horses and burros deserve every chance to live out their lives wild and free. If population management requires interventions, we must do everything possible to ensure those actions are in the best interest of the animals.

Wondering where to report animal cruelty? Do you have concerns about a situation involving animal fighting, neglect, hoarding, puppy mills, livestock abuse, or any other form of mistreatment?

Detenga el trato cruel a los perros en las operaciones masivas de cría de cachorros.