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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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China

Just weeks ahead of Yulin dog meat festival, China’s Agriculture Ministry officially confirms dogs are companions, not for eating

May 29, 2020 Read More Latest Updates
China

BREAKING: Wuhan, China, bans eating of wildlife in response to COVID-19

May 20, 2020 Read More Latest Updates
Europe

European Commission will start supporting plant-based diets in new Farm to Fork Strategy, but “chickened out” of removing EU funding for meat promotion

May 20, 2020 Read More Latest Updates

Jack's journey: Rescued from slaughter

“We found Jack stuck in a filthy cage, suffering on a South Korean dog meat farm, yet still wagging his tail.” -Adam Parascandola, Vice President, HSI Global Animal Rescue and 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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Wildlife Trade

The international wildlife trade jeopardizes the survival and welfare of billions of animals every year, including threatened and endangered species.

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Plant-Based Eating

Current egg, meat and dairy production and consumption practices are unsustainable and cause tremendous suffering. Choosing more plant-based options helps animals and the environment and supports your health.

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