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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 disasters and confront cruelty to animals in all of its forms.

 

Latest updates from around the world

Europe

Animal protection NGOs deplore decision to downgrade wolf protection

December 3, 2024 Read More Latest Updates
India

Animal protection groups urge devotees not to bring animals for sacrifice at Gadhimai festival as their teams assist border forces confiscating illegally transported animals

December 3, 2024 Read More Latest Updates
Mexico

HSI/Mexico and Aguascalientes Autonomous University offer groundbreaking spay/neuter training for veterinarians

December 2, 2024 Read More Latest Updates

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Last hope for abused animals

“We take dogs from the worst kinds of facilities you can imagine and we help them to learn to trust people again, to heal from their trauma and to learn the skills that they’re going to need to thrive in a loving home.”-Rebecca Aldworth, HSI/Canada
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Dog and Cat 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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Human-Wildlife Coexistence

As humans continue to encroach on animals’ habitats, clashes between people and wildlife will become increasingly common. Humane, non-lethal solutions need to be implemented to protect both from harm.

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Education and Training

Humane Society International conducts and facilitates educational outreach worldwide, raising awareness of welfare issues to encourage people to treat animals more humanely and make better-informed choices as consumers.

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