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Connect, engage and learn at the Taking Action for Animals conference
During lunch Sunday at TAFA, in addition to a fun presentation from actor and comedian Hal Sparks, I’ll speak with you about the work we do at the Humane Society of the United States. Photo by Pete...
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Tell NIH to send the last of the research chimpanzees to sanctuary
The laboratories that are trying to prevent the chimpanzees from being transferred to Chimp Haven have a financial interest in holding on to the animals because they receive funding through government...
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On World Chimpanzee Day, let’s celebrate progress and seek a better future...
We have been pleased to provide major support to Project Chimps, a sanctuary located in Georgia. The New Iberia Research Center in Louisiana has committed to retiring all of its chimpanzees to Project...
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This month, double your impact for all animals with Paws United for a Cause
Your donations will go toward helping all animals, including supporting lifesaving pet adoption and spay/neuter initiatives, stopping puppy mills, ending the use of animals in cosmetics testing and...
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After a lifetime in labs, 10 older chimpanzees get a permanent home at...
At 28, Precious is an older chimpanzee and she is also suffering from chronic kidney disease. This is her chance to finally put her feet up and get the rest and relaxation she deserves. Photo by...
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Victory! California becomes first state to reject animal testing for cosmetics
Animal testing is a cruel, outdated and unnecessary practice. In traditional tests, rabbits, mice, rats and guinea pigs have substances forced down their throat, dripped into their eyes, or smeared...
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Support Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge Liberia on Giving Day for Apes
The chimpanzees, for whom we have been responsible since 2015, have thrived under our care. They now receive food and water twice every day and have a constant source of fresh water provided by our...
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Breaking news: Unilever, maker of Dove and Degree products, supports global...
In traditional cosmetics tests, rabbits, mice, rats and guinea pigs have substances forced down their throat, dripped into their eyes, or smeared onto their skin, and are left to suffer for days or...
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Despite efforts to thwart the process, NIH says it will retire chimpanzees to...
Nearly 255 government-owned or supported chimpanzees are being held at three laboratories, and a number of parties in the research community have been trying to stop them from being transferred to...
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Alex the chimpanzee makes a long journey home
Alex, who our caregivers describe as calm and stoic, is now the oldest resident at the sanctuary. He is old enough to have seen and experienced things that we want to help him forget. Photo by Crystal...
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States make progress on fighting puppy mills, reducing animal testing and more
Since 2005, we’ve helped secure more than 2,000 legislative victories in the states. More than 500 of those successes have focused on companion animals. Photo by iStockphotoThis week, Maryland’s Gov....
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From combating dogfighting to dog meat to battery cages, HSI drove change for...
Canada, where we have long sought to ban commercial seal hunting, recorded one of its lowest commercial seal slaughter levels in years. India banned seal skin imports. Photo by Michael...
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Farm Bill becomes law minus King amendment, capping a year of extraordinary...
In California, we led the historic campaign to pass Proposition 12, which strengthens the state’s law prohibiting confinement of laying hens, mother pigs and veal calves in tiny cages, and bans the...
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Significant gains in federal policy in 2018, despite challenges
The FY 2018 appropriations bill prevented the Bureau of Land Management from sending wild horses and burros to slaughter for human consumption, and from killing excess healthy horses and burros. Photo...
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California, which passed world’s strongest farm animal protection law and the...
Vermont banned coyote killing contests, just weeks after the HSUS released the results of its undercover investigation into wildlife killing contests. Photo by iStockphotoCalifornia has once again...
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116th Congress brings new hope, opportunities for animal protection
The Big Cat Public Safety Act would create a national framework for the keeping of dangerous wild animals in private possession, and prohibit public contact with certain species. Photo by iStockphotoBy...
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A blog renamed, a mission renewed
It’s not enough in the 21st century to protect animals within just the borders of a single nation. That is why the HSUS and its affiliates work globally to protect all animals. Photo by AlamyThese are...
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A new appointment and an unwavering commitment to all animals
This is an exciting time for animal protection, one with great potential for enduring gains and successes. Photo by AlamyIt was almost a year ago that I accepted the role of acting president and CEO of...
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Procter & Gamble, maker of Pantene and Herbal Essences, joins fight to end...
In traditional tests for cosmetics, rabbits, mice, rats and guinea pigs have substances forced down their throat, dripped into their eyes, or smeared onto their skin, and are left to suffer for days or...
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HSUS undercover investigation shows beagles being poisoned with pesticides...
A worker at Charles Rivers Laboratories holds Harvey in her lap as she waits for the euthanasia technician to take him into the necropsy area. Harvey was used in a study sponsored by Paredox...
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