One brave chimp’s story shows the many threats facing the species today

By on July 14, 2022 with 3 Comments
One brave chimp’s story shows the many threats facing the species today

Every animal has a story, and for World Chimpanzee Day, I want to tell you David’s. David is a chimp who now lives at Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge, our sanctuary in Liberia. Fiercely loyal to his friends (fellow chimpanzees Rose, Jiminy Cricket and Tipsy), David . . . 

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Collars found in slaughterhouse tell heartbreaking story about the dog meat trade

By on July 12, 2022 with 7 Comments
Collars found in slaughterhouse tell heartbreaking story about the dog meat trade

I know there’s been a lot of discussion on this blog recently about dog meat. As with any battle for a more humane future, the campaigning and advocacy work to end the dog meat trade requires persistence and strength of heart, which can require years . . . 

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Big win: Federal court eliminates changes that weakened the Endangered Species Act

By on July 7, 2022 with 4 Comments
Big win: Federal court eliminates changes that weakened the Endangered Species Act

In a major win for America’s most imperiled wildlife, this week a U.S. federal judge voided a package of regulations enacted by the Trump administration that weakened the Endangered Species Act. We’ve been fighting these dangerous rollbacks since they were proposed. And as soon as . . . 

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Victory! World’s largest bullfighting arena no longer holds bullfights

By on July 6, 2022 with 15 Comments
Victory! World’s largest bullfighting arena no longer holds bullfights

The Monumental Plaza de Toros in Mexico City—the world’s largest bullfighting arena—is no longer a venue for bullfights. The bullring closed its doors indefinitely last month, after a judge issued a suspension on bullfighting shows in the Mexican capital. This is the first time in . . . 

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The sad reality behind the ‘Best in Show’

By on June 30, 2022 with 8 Comments
The sad reality behind the ‘Best in Show’

Last week, a bloodhound named Trumpet won Best in Show at Westminster, after the usual spectacle: The presumably pampered pooches were paraded before a cheering crowd of dog enthusiasts. For some, such dog shows can feel like a celebration of the special relationship we share . . . 

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Nearly 400 dogs rescued from slaughter as Chinese activists continue fighting infamous Yulin ‘festival’

By on June 29, 2022 with 5 Comments
Nearly 400 dogs rescued from slaughter as Chinese activists continue fighting infamous Yulin ‘festival’

Earlier this month we told you about Lucky, a dog saved moments before slaughter in Yulin, as the city began preparing for its infamous lychee and dog meat “festival” later in June. Since Lucky’s rescue, local activists have been vigilant in their determination to end . . . 

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Good news! Louisiana becomes 9th state to ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals

By on June 27, 2022 with 6 Comments
Good news! Louisiana becomes 9th state to ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals

In a victory for rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats and all animals used for testing, Louisiana is the latest state to take steps to end the cruel and unnecessary use of animals to test cosmetics. Eight other states (California, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, Maryland, Maine, Hawaii . . . 

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Major developments in pivotal Supreme Court case for animals

By on June 23, 2022 with 4 Comments
Major developments in pivotal Supreme Court case for animals

A lawsuit currently being considered by the United States Supreme Court will have enormous consequences for millions of animals across the country—and we have news about major developments, some of it positive and some disappointing. Regardless, the fight continues. First, some background: The pork industry . . . 

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Animal-friendly ways to celebrate July 4 (Hint: It’s not fireworks)

By on June 21, 2022 with 5 Comments
Animal-friendly ways to celebrate July 4 (Hint: It’s not fireworks)

Anyone with pets knows that our furry family members can become so frightened by exploding fireworks that they do anything to escape the noise, whether it’s hiding in the bathtub, or something more desperate (and dangerous), such as breaking through windows or door screens. At . . . 

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It’s graduation season: Have you considered a career devoted to helping animals?

By on June 17, 2022 with 5 Comments
It’s graduation season: Have you considered a career devoted to helping animals?

When I joined the Humane Society of the United States back in 1992 as a legal investigator, I couldn’t have predicted that my career path would lead me to the role I serve now, as president and CEO of the HSUS and CEO of Humane . . . 

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As India swelters under intense heat waves, we’re helping communities care for their dogs

By on June 15, 2022 with 0 Comments
As India swelters under intense heat waves, we’re helping communities care for their dogs

For the past several months, a deadly heat wave has been sweeping Northern India, affecting hundreds of millions of people and sending temperatures soaring to record heights. In some areas, the heat has gotten as severe as 49.2 C / 120.5 F. And because the . . . 

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How to make your summer animal-friendly

By on June 13, 2022 with 2 Comments
How to make your summer animal-friendly

The dog days of summer, where temperatures climb and people head outdoors, have nearly arrived. It is especially important to keep animals in mind during this active season—not just the companions in our homes but also the wild animals we may encounter while hiking in . . . 

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