Every day, we're fighting the worldwide injustice of animal cruelty. While every culture has different beliefs and customs, some practices deserve no tolerance.
Bullfighting Cruelty: Not So Entertaining
A bullfight is not entertainment, but rather a spectacle of animal cruelty in three acts.
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Bullfighting
Every year, approximately 250,000 bulls are killed in bullfights. You can help by not attending bullfights. Learn More
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Horse Slaughter
Due to their sensitive nature and flight response, there is no humane way to slaughter horses for food. All kinds of horses meet this fate, but you can help. Learn More
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Dog Meat Trade
Most of the world views dogs as trusted companions, but in Asia, millions of them are still consumed for meat. Learn More
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Fur
From fur factory farming to trapping, the reality is simple: fur is beautiful on animals, not on people. Help put the fur industry out of business. Learn More
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Spanish Greyhounds
The galgo, or Spanish greyhound, is native to Spain. Galgos are bred in large numbers in order to produce a few good hunting dogs, but all to often end up abandoned and even killed. Learn More
Confronting Cruelty News
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July 28, 2010
HSI Hails Historic Vote to Ban Bullfighting in Catalonia
HSI hailed the historic decision by the Catalan Parliament to ban bullfighting as a victory for animal welfare and congratulated the Catalan Parliament for responding to its citizens’ calls to put an end to this outdated tradition in their region.
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July 19, 2010
Israel Fur Trade Ban Wins Support
Proposals for a ban on fur trade in Israel gathers international support.
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July 18, 2010
Calgary Stampede Cruelty
In recent years, Humane Society International/Canada has lent its voice in opposition to several events at the Calgary Stampede that inflict cruelty to animals for mere spectator entertainment.
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June 2, 2010
Supporting an End to Bullfighting in Catalonia
In May 2010, in a show of international support for the Initiative Legislative Popular (ILP) to end bullfighting in Catalonia, representatives from HSI, WSPA and CAS International, met with Ernest Benach, the President of the Catalan Parliament.