Over 120 dogs saved from dogfighting network in New Jersey, eight suspects arrested The Humane Society of the United States. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…  via @usatoday

“What’s striking is the level of suffering involved in dogfighting contrasted with how sweet and eager for affection these dogs are,” said Janette Reever, the Humane Society of the United States. cnn.com/2024/04/06/us/… via Zoe Sottile CNN

.The Humane Society of the United States estimates that five million dogs and one million cats are captured, stolen, trafficked and slaughtered to provide meat for human consumption every in Vietnam. nybreaking.com/inside-vietnam…

With kitten season coming earlier and lasting longer every year, The Humane Society of the United States stresses the importance of strategic, high-intensity TNR and related programs to help keep the community cat population at healthy levels. laist.com/news/climate-e… via LAist

'In the U.S., at least 20 million pets live in homes affected by poverty or in underserved areas where resources are limited or essentially nonexistent,' says The Humane Society of the United States. newsweek.com/americans-no-l… via Newsweek Giulia Carbonaro

'The idea that killing an animal is a way to sustain them? It's a flawed argument and it will always jeopardize that animal,” says Kitty Block. thoughtnova.com/american-hunte…

With a revived ban on trophy hunting imports, we are a step closer to stopping British trophy hunters from shipping body parts of endangered animals into the country. Humane Society International/UK via Yahoo News UK
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Eve known as “bare bear” was found dumpster diving, underweight & w/ a severe case of mange.

After medical care & rehab, she never grew back enough hair to survive in the wild.

She now spends her days at our sanctuary climbing trees & splashing in her pool! 🐻💙
#WorldBearDay

Hippos are exposed to “myriad threats that are exacerbated by international trade in their parts,” says Humane Society International referring to the concerning nature of the hippo trade. usatoday.com/story/news/nat… via @usatoday @dinahvp

Update: We’re so pleased to see that there is NO funding to expand primate testing infrastructure at the National Institutes of Health in this final bill. humanesociety.org/blog/us-fundin…

The Humane Society and other animal rights groups said a new law strips local governments of their ability to ban pet stores and the sale of animals from so-called puppy mills. News 8's Danielle Zulkosky reports. wishtv.com/news/new-law-o…

We are immensely grateful to the lawmakers who opted to support pro-animal positions. humanesociety.org/blog/us-fundin…

Human and animal lives are so often inextricably intertwined. It’s an honor to continue helping families and their pets in Ukraine. humanesociety.org/blog/help-ukra…

'All of a sudden, she like, shrieked and I saw the fish biting her finger.'

A family speaks out after claiming their young daughter was bitten by an animal at a SeaQuest location. @eriellereshef has more on safety concerns at the aquarium chain.

For animals to truly benefit from animal welfare laws and regulations, enforcement is key. humanesociety.org/blog/usda-revo…

'If this bill passes and strips cities and towns of local control over an issue as local as animal control, we urge Gov. Eric Holcomb to veto it.' therepublic.com/2024/02/23/law… via The Republic

“While it’s very important to help these animals for their own sake, it also supports human resiliency and recovery from trauma”

Vets from Municipio de Viña del Mar, volunteers and the Humane Society International
team are working hard to care for the animals—and their families—at this difficult time

Chile's worst wildfires hit thousands of homes, and it's a country with one of the highest percentage of dog ownership in the world (!) I met those affected as they try to find their pets and restore their families.
TW: upsetting images
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NEW TODAY: Report details Okaloosa County man's 11 charges in case of escaped Kodiak cubs weartv.com/news/local/rep…

Jaguars, cheetahs and leopards are just some of the species that will be more protected from trophy hunters thanks to this landmark decision. humanesociety.org/belgium-import…