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Kitty Block @humaneworldkb

President & CEO of @humaneworldorg. Proud mom. Fighting for animals around the world.

Joined June 2018
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For the 190 million animals used in testing and research each year around the world, the shift to non-animal methods cannot come soon enough. humaneworld.org/en/blog/good…

Good news: The EPA takes further steps away from animal testing

For the 190 million animals used in testing and research each year around the world, the shift to non-animal methods cannot come soon enough. We have always been determined to see a day when elected...

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In April, we released our annual Horrible Hundred report on puppy mills, exposing the truth of what goes on at these breeders. Then, within just 30 days of the report’s publication, the USDA took action against 9 of the dealers we featured. Read more: humaneworld.org/en/blog/usda…

USDA has cracked down on 9 puppy mills since damning ‘Horrible Hundred’ report came out

Within just 30 days of the report’s publication, the USDA took action against 9 of the dealers we featured.

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Several dogs were still wearing their collars, likely signs that they are stolen pets, when they were rescued just days before Yulin’s infamous dog meat “festival.” The slaughterhouse owner, who has been killing dogs for nearly 20 years, said it brought him a sense of relief. “I’m looking forward to a peaceful life,” he said. humaneworld.org/en/blog/chin…

Breaking: Dogs still wearing collars rescued ahead of Yulin dog meat ‘festival’

This is the first time a dog slaughterhouse in the Yulin region has worked with rescuers to close up shop.

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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources @INdnrnews has proposed to increase its bobcat killing quota from 250 to 400 and add trophy hunting in addition to recreational trapping. But the state’s own science shows that this could decimate or even eliminate the bobcat population in Indiana within just 10 years. There is still time to stop it. Speak out: humaneworld.org/en/blog/bobc…

Bobcats are under attack as Indiana considers trophy hunting season

There is still time to stop it.

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A decade ago, Citilcum’s festival involved animal cruelty. Many thought it would never change. Today, it’s a humane, inclusive celebration for the whole community. Proof that traditions can evolve—and that empathy can lead to change. humaneworld.org/en/blog/fest…

How a bloody festival in Mexico became a celebration of compassion for animals

A decade ago, Citilcum’s festival involved animal cruelty. Many thought it would never change.

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Close to 20 million pets in the U.S. live in homes facing poverty or limited access to care. That’s why Pets for Life focuses on equity, community relationships and direct support. Read how one connection in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights led to lasting positive impact. humaneworld.org/en/blog/pets…

‘Now I see my life differently’: A beautiful story from our Pets for Life program

Close to 20 million pets in the U.S. live in homes facing poverty or limited access to care. That’s why Pets for Life focuses on equity, community relationships and direct support.

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India’s path toward rabies eradication and peaceful coexistence between people and street dogs has been thrown into jeopardy. humaneworld.org/en/blog/upda…

The fate of 70 million street dogs: An update

India’s path toward rabies eradication and peaceful coexistence between people and street dogs has been thrown into jeopardy.

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The animals go insane from stress. @rickygervais joins our calls to end the fur trade. humaneworld.org/en/blog/new-…

New investigation of fur farms in China adds to urgency to ban fur imports

The animals go insane from stress.

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As public perceptions of animals and their value have continued to change, so have approaches to the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence. Here is the story of an approach we’ve helped to develop so that fewer animals suffer cruelty. humaneworld.org/en/blog/anim…

Animal experts get together to talk about birth control for wildlife. Here's why that matters.

As public perceptions of animals and their value have continued to change, so have approaches to the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence.

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After losing two siblings, a young bear named Miracle hibernated alone through the winter. Miracle made it. Now the bigger threat emerges. Policymakers could strip Endangered Species Act protections from remaining grizzlies in the Lower 48. Speak up: humaneworld.org/en/blog/will…

Miracle survived the winter alone. But will the Endangered Species Act protect this grizzly cub?

After losing two siblings, a young bear named Miracle hibernated alone through the winter. Now the bigger threat emerges.

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What should you do if you see a cat outside? It depends. From owned pets to community cats, research shows there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. humaneworld.org/en/blog/how-…

How to tell if a cat needs to be rescued

What should you do if you see a cat outside? It depends.

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The M-44 cyanide trap is making a comeback on public lands putting wildlife, pets and people at risk. We have better, humane alternatives for managing human-wildlife conflict. This is a step backward. #AnimalWelfare #PublicSafety humaneworld.org/en/blog/trum…

Trump administration lifts ban on cyanide bombs that kill animals

Once triggered, the M-44 shoots a pellet of sodium cyanide into the animal’s mouth—causing terror, pain, distress, suffering, injury and death.

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Now she and her puppies are safe. Rescue and reform saves lives. Here’s Stella’s story ⬇️ humaneworld.org/en/blog/preg…

She was pregnant on a dog meat farm in South Korea. Then she was rescued.

Now she and her puppies are safe.

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This took eight years, tens of thousands of voices and a broad bipartisan coalition. Proof that perseverance public will can change laws. humaneworld.org/en/blog/iowa…

Iowa becomes final state in the US to pass this kind of law for animals

This is the story of how a new law recognizing the seriousness of extreme animal cruelty finally passed.

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The dogs pulled against their chains to greet their rescuers with full body wiggles and tail wags. humaneworld.org/en/blog/resc…

Rescued at last: 34 dogs from suspected dogfighting operation

Strange little hills of dirt. That’s what members of our Animal Rescue Team noticed on two properties in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, last week. Rain poured as they deployed the morning of...

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Twenty years after the first #DevilWearsPrada, fashion has changed. Prada, Vogue, New York Fashion Week and many others dropped fur since Andy Sachs first met Miranda Priestly in 2006. humaneworld.org/en/blog/fash…

Fashion’s fur reckoning since the first ‘Devil Wears Prada’ movie 20 years ago

Prada, Vogue, New York Fashion Week and many others dropped fur since Andy Sachs first met Miranda Priestly in 2006.

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Through education, collaboration and humane care, @humaneworldorg is helping transform fear and conflict into compassion and shared responsibility. humaneworld.org/en/blog/luck…

This city leads the way in helping street dogs

Our team in India is proving that humane management approaches really work to improve the lives of animals and decrease human-animal conflicts in communities.

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This power grab isn’t helping farmers or families. It protects a few industrial pork producers whose practices most Americans oppose. #FarmBill humaneworld.org/en/blog/you-…

You can help pigs and stop Big Pork’s power grab. Here’s how.

The U.S. House of Representatives is debating and voting on a huge legislative package, the Farm Bill, that could decide the basic quality of life for millions of pigs and other animals, and set...

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This week, a chance to protect state animal welfare laws blocked from advancing for a vote before the full U.S. House of Representatives. We must come together to ensure such laws are preserved. Speak up and urge your rep to take action. Read more:  humaneworld.org/en/blog/big-…

Big Pork’s cruelty goes to a vote in Congress, and that’s where we must stop it

The day of judgment has come for Big Pork’s last-ditch attempt to destroy the ability of states to enact farm animal protection laws. This week, the Save Our Bacon Act, the pork industry’s current...

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