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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.

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Canada

Bryan Adams, William Shatner, Robert Bateman and other notable Canadians join HSI/Canada in calling for a ban on elephant ivory trade

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Tokyo’s hopes of a “green” Summer Games can’t be realised while Japan continues killing whales

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United Kingdom

BREAKING: UK National Food Strategy recommends 30% less meat and 30% more fruit and veg to protect Brits’ health and combat climate change

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These are the worst three days for dogs in South Korea

“Eating dog is a dying practice in Korea. However, the Boknal days of summer still lead many to eat dog meat soup in the mistaken belief that it will invigorate the blood in the sluggish heat. We are working to change hearts and minds.” -Nara Kim, HSI’s South Korea dog meat campaigner

Rescued from a dog meat farm, just in time to have her pups

“We’re so proud of Haruki. After everything she’s been through, she’s such a good mom.” -Kelly Donithan, director, HSI animal disaster response
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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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Rhino and Elephant Protection

As poaching and habitat loss ravage rhinoceros and elephant populations, protections for these species are vitally important. Today, all five rhino species and both elephant species are threatened with extinction. Efforts are underway across the globe to save these iconic animals.

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Whaling

The International Whaling Commission’s 1982 moratorium on commercial whaling has saved the lives of a multitude of whales. Only three countries still defiantly and cruelly kill them.

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