Breaking: Brutal trophy hunt returns in shocking ‘emergency’ reversal of policy

By on November 16, 2022 with 11 Comments
Breaking: Brutal trophy hunt returns in shocking ‘emergency’ reversal of policy

Update 12/1/22: The start of the New Jersey bear hunt has been put on indefinite hold, as we, along with the Animal Protection League of New Jersey and Friends of Animals, challenge the decision to hold the hunt in court. In a stunningly shortsighted and . . . 

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As the House votes to stop soring of horses, it’s PAST time

By on November 14, 2022 with 5 Comments
As the House votes to stop soring of horses, it’s PAST time

On the House floor Monday night, the House of Representatives voted 304 to 111 to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act into law. With just a few weeks remaining in the 117th Congress, getting a vote in the Senate will take some effort. . . . 

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At CITES in Panama, we’re pushing for greater wildlife protection worldwide

By on November 11, 2022 with 1 Comment
At CITES in Panama, we’re pushing for greater wildlife protection worldwide

What kind of world would this be if there were no regulation of the international trade in wildlife and wildlife parts? In a world in which commercial interests alone determined the fate of tigers, elephants and hundreds of other species threatened by trade, would these . . . 

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Breaking: 34 dogs saved from South Korea’s dog meat industry arrive in US to seek homes

By on November 9, 2022 with 3 Comments
Breaking: 34 dogs saved from South Korea’s dog meat industry arrive in US to seek homes

The fortunate 34 dogs who arrived in the United States earlier this month have come quite a long way since our animal rescue responders first encountered them as victims of the dog meat industry in South Korea. Back in July, I told you about 21 . . . 

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Indiana raid shows why strong laws against cockfighting are essential

By on November 7, 2022 with 7 Comments
Indiana raid shows why strong laws against cockfighting are essential

It was clear something awful had been happening at a residence near Fort Wayne, Indiana, just by looking at the ground. As our team assisted law enforcement in a search of the area on Nov. 3, they saw carcasses and body parts of dead animals . . . 

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Lawsuit seeks justice for family who purchased sick puppy from Texas Petland

By on November 4, 2022 with 15 Comments
Lawsuit seeks justice for family who purchased sick puppy from Texas Petland

UPDATE 11/22/22: The lawsuit has been amended with another complainant who claims she was sold a sick puppy by Petland Webster. Additional claims may be added to the lawsuit in the coming weeks if more potential plaintiffs come forward. When Stephanie Gonzalez and her 7-year-old . . . 

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Inside a unique program that prevents cruelty to elephants in South Africa

By on November 2, 2022 with 3 Comments
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 . . . 

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5 tips for plant-based holidays: Our expert chefs share tricks of the trade

By on October 31, 2022 with 3 Comments
5 tips for plant-based holidays: Our expert chefs share tricks of the trade

During this holiday season, as I think about how I’ll celebrate with my family around the dinner table, I have a special appreciation for the work that our food service innovation team does: This unique team helps people around the world access healthy, delicious plant-based . . . 

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This mama dog’s story is why we do the work we do to stop puppy mills

By on October 27, 2022 with 5 Comments
This mama dog’s story is why we do the work we do to stop puppy mills

Breeding dogs at puppy mills rarely get to retire. Most of the mother dogs are considered spent at just 6 years old because they can no longer reliably produce litters. They’re only halfway through their lives, and if given a chance, they could live into . . . 

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Breaking: Court rules HSUS lawsuit against pork producer Smithfield can proceed

By on October 26, 2022 with 7 Comments
Breaking: Court rules HSUS lawsuit against pork producer Smithfield can proceed

This week, a court rejected an attempt by Smithfield Foods to dismiss the Humane Society of the United States’ lawsuit against the company for misrepresenting to customers how it treats mother pigs in its pork supply chain. This ruling means our case can go forward . . . 

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Progress: Climate change conference to address food and agriculture systems for the first time

By on October 25, 2022 with 0 Comments
Progress: Climate change conference to address food and agriculture systems for the first time

For the first time ever, the world’s largest climate conference will address food systems and their impact on the climate crisis. As an organization focused on reducing animal suffering, last year, we urged world leaders to take meaningful action on the animal agriculture sector, and . . . 

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Positive progress! 18 Horrible Hundred puppy mills have shut down this year

By on October 21, 2022 with 6 Comments
Positive progress! 18 Horrible Hundred puppy mills have shut down this year

When sheriff’s office deputies entered Tree of Life Kennels in Sumner County, Kansas, last month they were shocked at what they saw—and smelled. Dozens of dogs, including golden retrievers, French bulldogs, terriers and other breeds, were found in filthy and decrepit living conditions, many of . . . 

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