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Advancing the welfare of animals in more than 50 countries, Humane Society International works around the globe to promote the human-animal bond, rescue and protect dogs and cats, improve farm animal welfare, protect wildlife, promote animal-free testing and research, respond to natural disasters and confront cruelty to animals in all of its forms.

Latest updates from around the world

Europe

Virtual lion joins African elephants and black rhinos in urging the EU Commission to restrict imports of trophies from species at risk of extinction

May 20, 2022 Read More Latest Updates
United States

Award-winning photographer Sophie Gamand and Humane Society International debut stunning portraits of dog meat trade survivors for campaign to end the industry in South Korea

May 16, 2022 Read More Latest Updates
United Kingdom

Over three quarters (77%) of UK voters want to see the government ban fur imports

May 9, 2022 Read More Latest Updates

Our work in action

Together, we're helping animals from Ukraine

“We aim to provide a safety net for those families fleeing with their beloved animals so that at no point they feel compelled to leave their pets behind due to concerns about being able to care for them.”-Ruud Tombrock, executive director of HSI/Europe

Free pet food, supplies and veterinary care, thanks to your support

Save Ralph wins Webby Award

“We are absolutely thrilled… This provides a fantastic opportunity for Ralph to continue shining a global spotlight on the cruelty of cosmetic testing on animals to a new audience and the need to ban this practice around the world.”-Donna Gadomski, Save Ralph executive producer and HSI senior director of external affairs

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Protect Hippos Under the Endangered Species Act

“As the largest consumer market for hippo parts and products, the United States must act swiftly to save these iconic mammals.” -Sara Amundson, president of HSLF
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Dog Meat Trade

Across Asia, millions of dogs and cats are brutally killed for meat. In South Korea, dogs are farmed in appalling conditions. HSI works in China, South Korea, Indonesia and Viet Nam to end the cruelty.

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Trophy Hunting

Trophy hunters pay huge sums of money to kill wild animals for in-home display. HSI works to raise public awareness and end corporate support of trophy hunters’ interests, as well as improve legal protections and encourage alternatives.

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Fur

Millions of animals suffer and die every year for fashion. Confined in small, wire-mesh cages on factory farms or captured by brutal metal traps in the wild, their fur is turned into frivolous keychain trinkets or trim on coats and hats.

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