VICTORY: Philadelphia bans horse drawn carriages! The Philadelphia City Council voted yesterday to ban carriage horse businesses effective June 26. NYC, it's your turn…time to pass Ryder’s Law.

Register now to be among the first to receive details about our upcoming Town Hall where you'll learn more about our rescue and response efforts and the impact you're helping to make—with a special focus on our work to end the cruel dog meat trade. The event is expected to take place on June 25, 2026 from 3 - 4pm ET. humaneworld.org/townhall

Rescued from a slaughterhouse on the outskirts of Yulin, China, supplying the dog meat trade, these dogs were saved just in time and are now receiving the urgent veterinary care, rehabilitation and compassion needed to recover. The slaughterhouse is closed for good and all the dogs rescued are being given the second chance every animal deserves—a life free from fear, suffering and cruelty. 🩵🌍🐾 humaneworld.org/en/news/chin…

How many more horses have to die before this ends?

On June 2, the EPA announced its plans to update its list of cutting-edge new approach methods, ones that are in important respects superior to animal tests. The use of non-animal methods for chemical assessments under the Toxic Substances Control Act and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act will make for better science and better human health and safety outcomes. humaneworld.org/en/blog/good…

We have not seen this much action taken against dog breeders within such a short period of time in quite a while. humaneworld.org/en/blog/usda…

Together, we’re making real change.  These dogs have been saved from a brutal fate. The slaughterhouse these poor dogs were suffering in has permanently shut down ahead of the Yulin “festival,” preventing thousands more animals from enduring unimaginable cruelty.  But there’s still so much more work to do! Please donate now to support this and all our lifesaving work for animals: hwfa.link/x061026

In our latest "Spilling the kibble" article, shelter and rescue workers share their naming strategies, along with some of their all-time favorite pet names, including "Princess Churu" pictured here. 🐾 We hope their stories inspire you the next time you’re deciding if the animal in front of you is more of a William Shakespurr or a Gary Guacamole: bit.ly/3QzFeKV. 🙌

More dogs and cats are killed for meat in China than anywhere else; an estimated 10 million dogs and 4 million cats are slaughtered each year. Still, most people in China don’t eat dogs and cats. The trade is even banned in the major cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai. humaneworld.org/en/blog/chin…

The dogs who were destined to be slaughtered for Yulin’s dog meat “festival” have been given a second chance. These vulnerable dogs were rescued from a slaughterhouse in China, where they faced a horrific fate. Today, they are safe and the slaughterhouse is closed—but their journey is far from over. Many need veterinary care and ongoing support as they recover from the trauma they’ve endured. Will you help give these dogs the care they deserve and help save more animals from suffering? Please, donate NOW. hwfa.link/x060926

Major tournaments in global sport bring people together, but at the same time they can also increase noise levels, consumerism and pressure on animals. With the “Fair play for animals” Football World Championship fan guide, we offer fans 11 simple, practical tips to celebrate humanely and responsibly. humaneworld.org/en/fair-play…

🚨BREAKING: 9 DOGS RESCUED FROM SLAUGHTER🚨 Yesterday, 9 dogs were rescued from a slaughterhouse on the outskirts of Yulin, China. These innocent animals were destined to be slaughtered for the Yulin dog meat “festival,” but thanks to your support, they’re now safe. This is only the beginning of their journey. Many of these dogs need veterinary care and a chance to heal from unimaginable suffering. We can’t stop now! Please DONATE to support our lifesaving work, including supporting the closure of this slaughterhouse and giving the surviving dogs the second chance they deserve. hwfa.link/x060826

National Civil Protection Coordination and Humane World for Animals forge collaboration agreement. Collaboration builds national capacity for inclusive disaster response and animal welfare integration. humaneworld.org/en/news/nati…

As Arcos Dorados completes its transition in Mexico, Kellanova also recently reported achieving 100% cage-free egg sourcing in Latin America. Humane World for Animals sees broader regional progress in scaling higher welfare cage-free sourcing alongside efforts to reduce overall egg use to help meet cage-free commitments. humaneworld.org/en/news/arco…

URGENT: A slaughterhouse on the outskirts of Yulin, China has been identified that slaughters more than a dozen dogs for their meat each week. These dogs are trapped, scared and urgently need to be rescued! Donate NOW to help save these dogs before it’s too late and give more animals the lives they deserve. hwfa.link/x060526

🚨BREAKING: A slaughterhouse has been identified on the outskirts of Yulin, China that slaughters dogs for the Yulin dog meat “festival.” We’re supporting the permanent closure of this slaughterhouse, but time is running out! With the festival fast approaching, time is of the essence to save the surviving dogs and shut the operation down for good. Please donate NOW to help these and all animals: hwfa.link/x060426

For years, children had to stay inside during an infamous festival in Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula because if they walked the streets they would witness unbearable cruelty toward animals. Today, thanks to the dedicated work carried out in that community by local advocates alongside Humane World for Animals, the celebration in honor of St. Bartholomew is completely different from what it once was. humaneworld.org/en/blog/fest…

Twenty-four countries have already acted to ban the farming of animals for their fur because it is cruel, outdated and unnecessary. Add your voice to maintain this momentum: hwfa.link/x060326

Humane World for Animals’ Francesca Pistollato honored for her contributions to animal-free science. The recognition shines a spotlight on the transition to non-animal methods that are more accurate and relevant to human biology. humaneworld.org/en/lav-award…

Ready to inspire others at #AnimalCareExpo 2027? The Call for Presentations is open! 🎉 Submit your presentation to help us shape a dynamic, inclusive Expo that equips attendees with the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful change in their organizations and communities. 🙌 📌 Don't miss out! The deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on July 14, 2026. Learn more: humanepro.org/expo/session-s…