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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Bull Fiestas
Events like fire bull fiestas and Toro de la Vega promote cruelty as entertainment. Help cancel them permanently. Learn More
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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
Confronting Cruelty News
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December 20, 2011
Humane Society International/Latin America and Costa Rican Government Launch Campaign to Combat Dogfighting
Humane Society International is working in conjunction with the Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal and the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganaderia to launch a campaign against dogfighting in Costa Rica.
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November 16, 2011
Complaint Lodged Over Bull Fiesta Killing
A complaint has been lodged with officials in Tordesillas, Spain, in response to the killing of a bull during the Toro de la Vega fiesta in September 2011.
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November 16, 2011
Presentada Queja por Muerte en Fiesta Taurina
Una queja fue presentada ante oficiales en Tordesillas, España, como respuesta a la muerte de un toro durante la fiesta del Toro de la Vega en setiembre del 2011.
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November 13, 2011
HSI and PACMA Denounce the “Toro Jubilo” in Medinaceli
HSI and the Partido Animalista Contra el Maltrato Animal (PACMA) denounced the “fire bull” event held in the Spanish town of Medinaceli which saw a bull endure the torment of having flaming torches attached to his horns as part of the town’s annual “Toro Jubilo” celebration.