Descended from wolves, the dog is believed to be the first animal to have been domesticated more than 14,000 years ago. Dogs make loyal, loving companions at home; they also assist people in many different ways as work animals. HSI campaigns for adoption, street dog welfare and to stop puppy mills and the dog meat and fur trades.
Street Dogs
From Bhutan to Haiti, we're offering a helping hand to the millions of stray dogs roaming streets worldwide.
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February 3, 2012
WORLD SPAY DAY 2012 Launches Annual Pet Photo Contest
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January 25, 2012
World Spay Day Inspires Hundreds of Events Around the Globe
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January 25, 2012
World Spay Day Inspira Cientos de Eventos Alrededor del Mundo
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January 20, 2012
Time for Canadian Biomedical Science to Join the 21st Century, Says HSI Canada
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January 19, 2012
Thousands of Dogs and Other Animals Spared Cruel Chemical Tests in Europe