Humane World for Animals
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You've known us as The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Now, as we look to the future, we're uniting under a new name—Humane World for Animals—to better reflect who we are, the bold work we do and the global mission we share.
Since 1954, we have worked to create a more humane society for animals. Working side by side as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, we’ve helped to pass thousands of landmark laws, rescued hundreds of thousands of animals, and cared for and protected millions more.
As of 2025, to convey our mission and make sure that everyone understands who we are and the bold work that we do, our organizations are standing together under a new shared name: Humane World for Animals. Source
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| Scope | International |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Washington-Hagerstown |
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Search ArticlesOver 40 dogs and puppies rescued from alleged cruelty situation in South Carolina
Berkeley County, S.C.—Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in the rescue of over 40 dogs and puppies from an alleged cruelty situation which involves conditions commonly seen in dogfighting operations. Charleston Animal Society also assisted on scene. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office served a search and seizure warrant in rural South Carolina around 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 11.
A middle school educational program in Rome, Italy targets dogfighting
Humane World for Animals Italy and Fondazione Cave Canem recently organized a training session at the Zaveria Cassia Institute to educate students about respect for animals, and the need to prevent dogfighting. Rachele Conte/Fondazione Cave Canem Humane World for Animals Date: August 13, 2026 Press Release ROME—Fourteen students from a private school in Rome, Zaveria Cassia Institute, recently took part in a training session on dogfighting.
What’s happening with grizzly bears and the Endangered Species Act in the United States?
WASHINGTON—The grizzly bear population in the Lower 48 states, along with decades of conservation progress and billions of dollars in public investment, is at serious risk because of a July 2026 announcement by the U.S. Department of the Interior that it intends to turn grizzly bear management over to the states. Following the announcement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service formally proposed policy changes to how grizzly bears are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Over half of international tourists would question visiting South Africa if elephant culling is reinstated, new survey finds
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—Over half (60%) of international tourists would consider visiting a different country instead if elephant culling (mass or selective killing) of elephants) is reinstated in South Africa, according to a new survey commissioned by Humane World for Animals South Africa. Almost half of respondents (47%) explicitly stated they would be less likely to visit South Africa due to elephant culling.
Sa-Nguan Farm becomes the first Thai producer to commit to no new cage systems for hens
The egg producer’s decision signals a long-term investment in improving hen welfare Humane World for Animals Date: August 11, 2026 Press Release BANGKOK, Thailand—Humane World for Animals celebrates Sa-Nguan Farm's decision not to invest in additional cage systems and its long-term plan to transition to 100% cage-free egg production as market demand increases.
Dogs are still being forced to ingest pesticides in labs. You can help stop it.
Every day in the U.S., beagles—known for their calm, gentle demeanor—are bred for use as compliant test subjects in the commercial testing industry. Most of the puppies are born just to be a living body on which chemicals can be tested and the results observed. The vast majority of these dogs will never feel grass beneath their paws or play with a ball. Instead, they will live and die in laboratories. One of these procedures is the 90-day dog test for pesticides.
Progress against puppy mills: The enforcement of humane pet store laws is making a real difference for dogs
For years, opponents have argued that laws ending the sale of puppies in pet stores don't work because bad actors will simply find new ways to evade them. But the facts tell a different story. A new phase in the fight against the puppy mill pipeline is underway: States are not only working to end the retail sale of dogs but also making sure those laws are enforced.
The Venezuela earthquakes: Finding hope and resilience amid the rubble
Marco Salustro/For Humane World for Animals Dr. Maryuri Contreras examiones a dog at an emergency veterinary clinic inside the McDonald’s in La Guaira, Venezuela. Date: August 4, 2026 Author(s): Felipe Márquez Muñoz After two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela in June, we assembled a disaster relief team of Humane World for Animals colleagues from Mexico and Latin America to provide emergency relief to animals and support their human families and caregivers.
Big win: 10 US states now ban the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet shops
The movement to end the cruel puppy mill pipeline has reached a significant milestone now that Delaware has passed a law prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops. We are determined to bring an end to the cruel puppy mill industry and one of the ways we’re fighting for all dogs is by supporting bans on the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet shops. Before puppies arrive in pet shop windows, they are born behind the closed doors of puppy mills.
Animals take center stage on Project Runway
We recently partnered with the popular fashion competition show Project Runway on an episode that celebrates the beauty of animals as muses, not materials. On this newly released episode, designers were challenged to create a runway look inspired by animals and the habitats they call home using animal-free materials exclusively. The challenge demonstrated that creativity is limitless and particularly poignant when motivated by compassion.